Lead Practitioner in Mathematics
Westleigh High School
Wigan
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leading Practitioner Pay Spine
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Summer Term 2017 or sooner
- Apply by:
- 5 December 2016
Job overview
Westleigh High School is looking to appoint an outstanding Lead Practitioner in Mathematics. The role presents an exciting opportunity for an inspirational, determined, and focused leader to have a significant impact on the pupils in our community.
We are looking for leaders who will be pivotal in our journey. Applicants will have a proven track record of success in the classroom and must be able to demonstrate the talent, interpersonal skills and leadership skills required to motivate our pupils and staff to excel.
Knowledge of your specialism in Mathematics will be cutting edge.
You will be able to demonstrate credibility through your track record of improving outcomes across a wide range of students. If you feel you have the skills and drive to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Westleigh High School is a highly successful, co-educational 11-16 comprehensive school. The school continues to be heavily over-subscribed with first choice preferences. It has an excellent reputation for achievement and is at the heart of community developments.
Westleigh High School was also recognised as the most improved community school in the country over a three year period.
Daily Telegraph - January 2014
‘The behaviour of students and their attitudes to learning are very good. Relationships between students and with adults are often exemplary’.
‘The school has particularly focussed on English and Mathematics, where improvement is evident throughout the school’.
Ofsted – November 2012
Further details and application forms are available from the school website www.westleighhigh.co.uk or by contacting the school. Completed applications are returnable to Mr Carlton Bramwell (Headteacher), at Westleigh High School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh WN7 5NL.
Closing Date: Monday 5 December 2016 at 12 noon
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 12 December 2016
Wigan Council and the Westleigh High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Westleigh High School
Westleigh Lane
Leigh
WN7 5NL
Tel: 01942 202580
Email: enquiries@admin.westleigh.wigan.sch.uk
Website: www.westleighhigh.co.uk
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About Westleigh High School
Westleigh High is a co-educational secondary school of around 853 students aged 11-16. Our school is committed to achieving excellence; through sustained action and dynamic improvement, we are well on the way to making this vision a reality. Teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do, underpinned by a mastery curriculum, strong sense of discipline and high aspirations. Staff are ambitious and united in their desire to play an integral role in Westleigh’s success. For any teachers considering joining our school, there has never been a better time to be on board. The school is experiencing a significant period of change, with an improved learning environment and investment in facilities. Committed to CPD, Westleigh High’s workforce is more skilled than ever before.
Located in Leigh, near Wigan, the area has a proud industrial history and strong working class values. Our ethos is to ‘aspire and achieve together’ which encapsulates the values shared by the school and the community within which it resides. Now designated an area of Greater Manchester and with easy access to Liverpool, Leigh has the advantage of proximity to the vibrant, cultural heritage of both great cities.
Westleigh High has vision - “The new leadership team’s plans to improve the school are clearly thought out, sharp and robust. Leaders demonstrate clear capacity to take the school forward.” Ofsted – December 2016
Westleigh High has heart - “There are strong relationships between pupils and staff. Most pupils want to do well for themselves and their teachers. A renewed approach to teaching, learning and assessment provides a strong foundation for pupils to ‘Aspire and Achieve Together.’” Ofsted – December 2016
Westleigh High has strength - “The Headteacher is relentless in his drive to ensure that only the best standards of behaviour are acceptable in the school.” Ofsted – December 2016
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