Teacher of Mathematics

Thank you for taking an interest in Dowdales and considering an application for a post to join our staff team. If you see yourself being part of a successful, forward thinking school then we look forward to receiving an application from you. 

Dowdales offers every student a world class education and challenges students and staff to be the best they can be. We are situated in the historic town of Dalton in Furness and we enjoy being on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. As an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school, with much of our work ‘outstanding’, we believe in high expectations, excellent teaching and ambition for every young person. 

Teaching and learning is at the heart of all that we do. High quality, inspirational teaching across a modern curriculum leads to outstanding outcomes that prepare students for jobs or further study and that open doors for in the future.    

The staff is our number one resource and support for new colleagues is excellent at Dowdales. We have an individualised professional development programme, underpinned by a well-established performance management structure. We know that having well supported motivated staff is key to our success and so we continue to provide outstanding opportunities to enhance professional learning. We have a large number of staff and colleagues work as system leaders across Cumbria, many taking up and going on to promoted posts. We are equally mindful of our work, life balance and a staff well-being group meet regularly.  

We are seeking a talented and inspirational teacher to join our Mathematics team. You will be able to offer Mathematics at KS3 and KS4. This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding and enthusiastic Mathematics Department in a good school with many outstanding features. A relocation package may be available for the successful candidate. 

Dowdales School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including references from current employees and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Dowdales is an exciting place to be. Arrange a visit to come see the school in action to see and feel the enthusiasm for learning that drives everyone to achieve their best. If you would like an informal telephone conversation regarding this vacancy please contact the school on 01229 469800.  

Further details and an application form are available from our website www.dowdales.school.co.uk applications by email to jheywood@dowdales.cumbria.sch.uk   Applications should be returned no later than 9am, Friday 3rd March 2017. Interviews will be held Tuesday 14th March 2017.