Head of Maths
Wellow House School
Newark
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2018 or earlier if possible
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2017
Job overview
Head of Maths
Required for April 2018 (or earlier if possible).
Wellow House School is an independent co-educational day and flexi-boarding preparatory school, educating boys and girls from 3 to 13 years. We are proud to offer an exceptional educational experience to all our pupils years within our idyllic surroundings near Sherwood Forest; the 20 acres of our parkland site provide unrivalled opportunities for sports and outdoor learning for all, as well as promoting the high academic standards you would expect from such a well-established preparatory school.
We are looking for a highly motivated, inspirational maths teacher to be responsible for leading the department to success both in current CE/scholarship exam commitments but also in developing a strategy for equipping our pupils for the maths skills necessary in their future schooling and workplace. The successful candidate will be involved in advising on numeracy issues throughout the school as well as presenting a positive and proactive role model for staff and pupils.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 5th December 2017, 12 noon.
Visit our website for further information about the school www.wellowhouse.notts.ac.uk or for any other enquiries contact 01623 861054.
“Wellow is a wonderful school with an excellent balance between academic work, sport, creative activities and simply giving pupils the space to be children and play. It has been an honour to open this new facility that will help the school continue to thrive.”
Sir John Peace, Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire on the opening of the new Nest for Pre-Prep in January 2016
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About Wellow House School
Wellow House School is an independent, co-educational preparatory school in Nottinghamshire. Located in Newark, it accommodates 150 students aged 2-13. The School began as a preparatory school for boys aged 7-13 in 1971, in the kitchen and sitting room of a family home in Ravenscar. The school began welcoming girls in the early 1980s and the pre-prep was added in 1986.
We place great emphasis on providing a supportive, caring educational environment at the school with pastoral care a central element of life at Wellow House. With small classes throughout, teachers are able to educate, encourage and nurture pupils on an individual level and help in the development of their knowledge, character and personality. The vibrant learning environment is one where children feel safe, happy and challenged to always achieve their best.
Headteacher
Stephen Thompson
Values and vision
Wellow House School aims to provide a broad curriculum for its students and for each pupil to hone their own strengths and talents. Their family-orientated approach to learning means every student is known by all members of staff and their progress can be accurately monitored. Sport is also an important aspect of the students’ education. The school boasts a heated, indoor swimming pool, a sports hall, tennis court and hockey and rugby pitches.
Wellow House prioritises English and maths, encouraging speaking, listening and reading skills as well as numeracy skills in all of its students. The school also fosters creative work in art and design and encourages sport in everyday life, enabled by excellent facilities.
ISI report
"Overall, pupils’ achievement is good. From the EYFS onwards, pupils are successfully educated and the school’s aims are fulfilled. Standards are above average, and many pupils make good progress over time in relation to their ability. Pupils benefit from and enjoy an all-round education and achieve a commendable range of successes in curricular and extra-curricular activities, particularly in sport, where several achieve county recognition."
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