Key Stage 4 Coordinator of Mathematics

We are seeking to appoint a permanent Key Stage 4 Coordinator of Mathematics to join a thriving and successful department. The Whitby High School is a successful 11-18 school with a strong focus on learning in all aspects of its work. There are 1500 students on roll, including 188 students in the Sixth Form. The school has extremely high aspirations for all staff and students and has a very positive attitude to change. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing our already successful Mathematics provision across Key Stage 4 and have a genuine interest in leading and transforming practice in Key Stage 4. You will have the vision and expertise to work alongside members of the Department to strengthen existing provision, and the ability to inspire students to achieve even higher standards by the end of the Key Stage.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Mathematics and other leaders to secure outstanding progress and attainment for our students.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Care passionately about raising aspirations for all young people
• Be committed to delivering the highest standards of teaching and learning
• Be comfortable holding others to account
• Inspire, motivate and excite students about Mathematics
• Have the potential to achieve high rates of progress and attainment
• Have the highest standards for themselves and others
• Be a ‘learner’ and a reflective practitioner

In this role you will:

• Join a dedicated team who have continually improved the quality of the teaching and learning and attainment#
• Identify students across Key Stage 4 who are not making good progress and plan appropriate interventions
• Play a critical role in leading our school to providing outstanding learning and progress
• Support the Curriculum Leader closely in curriculum and assessment development in line with new exam specifications
• Take an active role with raising achievement strategies
• Receive excellent CPD and coaching

The school has excellent community links and excellent extra-curricular provision and was judged to be good by OFSTED 2015

We offer:

• A popular learning community with a focus on school improvement
• A chance of working in a school with extensive staff training
• An induction and support programme for all staff
• A hugely supportive staff team
• Excellent professional growth and development opportunities

If you believe you have the vision and commitment to work in a school which sets the highest standards and expectations, then we look forward to hearing from you. Appointment is subject to suitable references and enhanced DBS checks.

Application form and details are available from the school at gphillips@whitbyhs.cheshire.sch.uk.

Closing date: Noon Friday 4th November 2016

Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe.  Applicants for all posts will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes.

The Whitby High School is an equal opportunities employer.