Subject Leader Maths

Subject Leader Maths

Permanent

MPR/UPR

To start: September 2024

TLR 2b - £5,348 per annum (FTE)

 "The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community, where pupils are encouraged to aim for excellence" (Ofsted, Sept. 22)

“Outstanding” (Ofsted, Nov. 23)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated professional to join our very successful team in this outstanding, all-through school. We are particularly proud of the excellent progress our pupils make and are looking for an outstanding practitioner to join our team.

The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher of maths. As a team player who is passionate about maths, the successful candidate will support the Faculty Leader and team in the development of the School’s provision for exceptional learning.

The Westgate School has a strong academic tradition where pupils excel because of the exceptional partnership for learning that exists between pupils and adults in our school community. Employees are “incredibly proud” to work at this school (Ofsted, 23).

There is a strong ethos of mutual support in our school and colleagues benefit from generous non-contact time as well as a whole school commitment to supporting professional learning in a culture of “high expectations without fear”.

Key attributes:

• To be passionate about enabling all pupils to make excellent progress in their learning;
• To have a vision for how the maths curriculum can be developed to maximise learning across the domains;
• To be enthusiastic and committed to leading and supporting the Faculty Leader in implementing changes to curriculum and assessment;
• To lead new initiatives and pedagogical practice in relation to evidenced based research and based on scrutiny of curriculum impact in school;
• To support with the operational management of the faculty, as directed by the Faculty Leader;
• To support colleagues by promoting a positive culture of learning from each other and sharing good practice;
• To support the Faculty Leader with highly effective quality assurance processes that ensure the effective implementation of school policies and achieve best practice that balances colleague workload with meeting the needs of all learners;
• To promote the subject within the faculty by celebrating pupils’ success and organising enrichment activities across STEM and all-through;
• To deputise in the absence of the Faculty Leader.

We will provide you with:

• The opportunity for professional development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment;
• The opportunity to work in a vibrant, all-through school setting with excellent facilities;
• The support of experienced and highly motivated colleagues across all Key Stages;
• A friendly, welcoming school community;
• Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price;
• Free on-site parking;
• Free use of health and fitness facilities;
• Preferential admission to The Westgate School for employees' children (terms and conditions apply).

Safeguarding statement: 

The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Pre-employment checks: 

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations. 

Equalities statement:

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

Job Description and Application forms can be obtained from Teaching Vacancies (westgate.hants.sch.uk) or contact recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk   

Closing Date: Monday 22nd April 2024, 12 noon

Interview Date: Wednesday 24th April 2024