Mathematics KS5 Leader

We are seeking a highly motivated aspiring Leader of Mathematics to join our outstanding department in the key role of KS5 leader. Woodkirk Academy currently has 120 students studying maths in the sixth form with numbers set to grow further. The successful candidate will be crucial in shaping the success of the maths department at KS5 where there is further progress to be made.

As our KS5 Leader you will have:

• A vision and plan for achieving success with our KS5 maths students at all levels
• Experience of teaching A-Level Maths
• A comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum changes within KS5 including A-Level Maths, Further Maths and Core Maths
• The ability to motivate and inspire students and staff
• The interpersonal and organisational skills to co-ordinate the courses we offer
• A clear commitment to improving your own and others’ performance through effective continuous professional development

We have the highest of expectations for both our students and staff and would expect the successful candidate to be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record across all key stages. Staff are encouraged to be innovative and creative in enabling students to achieve the best possible progress and outcomes and to work collaboratively in achieving this. As KS5 Leader you would be expected to model and share the best classroom practice with all staff within the department.

Woodkirk Academy is a successful, well established, fully comprehensive, co-educational 11-18 maintained Academy.  We have a proud record in academic, intellectual, social and sporting, musical, dramatic and community developments. Our latest Ofsted report (November 2013) quoted ‘‘the quality of care and quality of pastoral care and welfare arrangements are outstanding”.

Woodkirk enjoys an excellent reputation as an employer and our ethos and working practices have allowed us to earn and retain Investors in People Gold Status in June 2015 - “People discuss their pride in working at Woodkirk; they describe it as the best place to work”.

Application packs can be downloaded from our website www.woodkirkacademy.co.uk or obtained from the school by telephone on 0113 8873607 or by email chorley.h@woodkirkacademy.com. 

Closing date:  9am Monday 22 February 2016

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. Two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.