Mathematics Subject Leader

Alderman Knight School

Appointment for September 2019

Date Posted: Friday 10th May 2019 

School:          Alderman Knight Special School

Address:        Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8JJ

                        

Tel/ FAX         01684 295639

Email:             lkane@aldermanknight.gloucs.sch.uk

Post Title – Mathematics Subject Leader

Grade – TLR2A

 

Contract – Maternity contract starting September 1st 2019

Closing date – Sunday 2nd June 2019

Interview date – Tuesday 11th June 2019

Start date – Sept 1st 2019 

Our School

Alderman Knight Special School is an ‘Outstanding’ (2014) school catering for children between 5 and 19 who have a range of complex needs that impact on their learning. This includes Autism, social communication, emotional and speech and language needs. A small minority have more severe learning difficulties. 

Pupils’ have a wide attainment range. In the primary phase the majority of the pupils are working within P levels and KS 1 expectations. However, across the secondary phase, attainment can range from Y1 to KS3 expectations and pupils achieve a wide range of accreditations including Entry Level, Level 1 and 2 qualifications and GCSEs. Some students in KS5 have the opportunity to study Level 3 qualifications within the neighbouring secondary school.

Unlike the majority of special schools, we offer a mainstream model in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 with state-of-the-art specialist classrooms. Our Post-16 provision is a recent addition to the school, starting in September 2016. 

What We Can Offer

The school is located just off Junction 9 of the M5. Both the main school building and the Post-16 Centre are new, attractive and spacious buildings being built in 2013 and 2017 respectively. The learning and working environments are second to none. In addition, the school can offer:

- Local authority pension

- Access to a small on-site gym

- Mentoring for new/existing teachers

- Extensive CPD opportunities

- Opportunities for development and progression

- A challenging but positive and enormously rewarding work place

What We Are Looking For

Applications are invited from dedicated, experienced, confident and proficient teachers of mathematics and numeracy with leadership experience who can lead and manage the mathematics department while the current post holder is on maternity leave.  

Next Steps

Please note that if you decide to apply for the post we would like you to complete the standard TES application form and Supporting Statement. You will need to set up an account with TES do this, and then follow the online instructions. Please ensure your supporting statement highlights clearly your areas of strength and why you are applying for a post at our school.

Please note Alderman Knight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts will be subject to a DBS check and receipt of two references prior to interview.

For further details please see school website www.aldermanknight.gloucs.sch.uk and/ or email lkane@aldermanknight.gloucs.sch.uk