Second in charge Mathematics
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Southwark
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS plus TLR 2C
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 12 March 2021
Job overview
Sacred Heart School is looking to appoint a dynamic 2nd in charge of Mathematics with responsibility for KS5.
We are seeking an outstanding and experienced practitioner to co-lead this highly successful department. Experience of teaching Mathematics at KS3, KS4 and KS5 is essential. Mathematics at Sacred Heart is a very popular option at A Level and the successful candidate will have a proven track record of inspirational teaching, will be able to manage a diverse team of teachers and will have a dynamic, informed vision of Mathematics.
You will lead on all aspects of KS5 Mathematics teaching, promoting interest in the subject across the full age range of the school. We will expect you to manage and develop a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for the subject area. There is the opportunity to make a big impact on standards of student attainment and achievement through your fresh ideas, motivational skills and keen focus on improvement.
Sacred Heart Catholic School is a very successful and over-subscribed 11-19 school in Southwark, London. We are a Catholic school with very strong moral values and a traditional approach to behaviour and discipline; we believe in honesty and trust. Sacred Heart School consistently achieves outstanding academic results way above local and national averages in every subject area. We also have an exceptional record of helping our pupils to achieve more than they think is possible: we are regularly in the top 5% of all secondary schools in the UK on Academic Value Added tables. Our excellent record of achievement is a testament to the strength, determination and sheer hard work of this community and this has been reflected in our most recent OFSTED inspection in which we achieved “outstanding” in all categories.
Key responsibilities
1. New curriculum:
- Keeping the team up to date with all the new changes at KS5
- Developing the team with inspirational methods of teaching
- Developing the department’s Scheme of Work with resources
2. Organisation of exams
- Liaising with the exams officer about exam entries and any resits / changes
- Being responsible for the organisation of regular mock exams for Years 12 and 13
3. Monitoring of all assessments in years 12/13:
- Entry of results from all of teachers of KS5 for internal examinations
- Identifying pupils who should be on intervention
- Following up intervention attendance
4. Recruitment in the sixth form:
- To promote interest in A Level Maths and Further Maths to KS4 students
We expect you to be passionate about ensuring the best possible Mathematics education for every one of our students. You will be a creative teacher who is ambitious for the students you teach, your colleagues' level of performance and your own career development.
For information about the school, please go to www.sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk
Visits to the school before application submission are welcomed.
Please contact Mr G Vincent on 0207 274 6844 or email g.vincent@sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk to arrange this.
The deadline for applications is: noon Friday, 12th March 2021.
Applications will be considered as they are submitted and the School reserves the right to interview suitable applicants before the deadline.
Sacred Heart is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and aspects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Attached documents
About Sacred Heart Catholic School
An Outstanding School
Sacred Heart Catholic School is a high performing, heavily oversubscribed 11-18 school. The school is consistently in the top 10% of the country’s schools based on Value Added and has been judged as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted both in 2007 and December 2012.
Our school strives to be a Catholic community in which the Christian principles of care and respect are valued, with an emphasis on the development of the individual through academic achievement and personal development.
The successful applicant will:
- Work in a supportive, positive and dynamic environment which is committed to developing each child’s full potential
- Be supported in their career development through a personalised induction programme.
- Be supported at a departmental and Senior Management level in ensuring a successful experience in the classroom.
- Be encouraged to contribute in extracurricular activities, to take on an active role as a form tutor or within a pastoral team and be an active participant in staff activities within a collegial school environment which prides itself on its cohesive, hardworking ethos.
Sacred Heart School consistently tops the GCSE exam league table in Southwark which places us as one of the best performing non-selective schools in the country. Our results have ranked us as second in the country out of nearly 3,000 schools by the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.
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