Head of Maths

HEAD OF MATHS

We are currently undergoing an exciting and successful transformation in learning and teaching and are actively seeking to appoint outstanding and innovative teachers to join us and help shape our journey.

We therefore seek a highly motivated and inspirational teacher to lead our Mathematics faculty and the strategic development of Mathematics within the school.

This is a pivotal role in developing a strong and aspirational culture within the school and giving young people a crucial sense of possibility in the world, and an excellent career opportunity for a colleague who firmly believes in the entitlement of young people to a rich, engaging and stimulating Mathematics curriculum.

Working within a vibrant and highly successful faculty, you will be an outstanding classroom teacher who is totally committed to the progress of all students in our popular and fully comprehensive school. We offer personalised induction and support programmes for new staff, with many opportunities for further professional development.

You will have an unwavering belief in the potential of every student, and a contagious enthusiasm for your subject which will excite and motivate all students to achieve their very best. You will:  

• Engage, inspire and enthuse students through a genuine passion for your subject and for learning

• Have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour  • Be an outstanding classroom practitioner  

• Be forward thinking, creative and well organised 

• Be enthusiastic, resourceful and fully committed to securing student progress 

• Have the potential to lead and manage a department through this exciting time of great development 

• Have a good sense of humour, be willing to work hard and be fully involved in our community.  

Our popular and successful 11–18 school stands in beautiful open countryside on the edge of Beaminster, a Dorset town with great charm and historic interest, just 6 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Outcomes have been over 75% A*-C at GCSE for the past three years. We have a joint Sixth Form with our partner school, the Sir John Colfox Academy in Bridport, offering a broad and developing range of courses including A-Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Sixth Form numbers are buoyant and our results are some of the best in Dorset.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please do get in touch if you would like to arrange this.  Mr Simon Williams, our current Head of Department, is leaving to work abroad and is happy to answer any questions that you may have. He can be contacted on SWilliams@beaminster.dorset.sch.uk

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Beaminster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You are required to have enhanced DBS clearance.  

To Apply 

Please note that we cannot accept CV applications. Apply via the online form or by sending completed applications direct to Mrs Chalkley.

All applications must be made by the closing date Tuesday 7th March

Full details and application forms can also be found on the school website: www.beaminster.dorset.sch.uk

Contact: Mrs Nicola Chalkley, Head’s PA/Office Manager, Beaminster School, Beaminster, Dorset DT8 3EP

Email: NChalkley@beaminster.dorset.sch.uk

Tel:                  01308 862633