Teacher of Mathematics
Wellfield School
Durham
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 28 February 2018
Job overview
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic teachers to work within our Maths department. We are seeking to appoint an ambitious person who combines excellent teaching skills, an enthusiasm for the subject and an ability to inspire and motivate pupils. If you have the potential to become an outstanding teacher and the desire to inspire a love for your subject then we would like to hear from you. This post would be ideal for an NQT, recently qualified or experienced teacher.
Wellfield was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in March 2014. The Mathematics Department consistently performs above local and national expectations. Our Progress 8 Maths score is 1.03 which is top in the county and 19th in the country. You will be joining a very strong team. The school has been developing Maths Mastery (Singapore maths) for the last two years and is part of the ARK partnership.
An £8.5million refurbishment was completed in the summer of 2014, resulting in an excellent learning environment offering state of the art facilities. Situated only 8 miles to the east of Durham City the school is well located for access to the A19 and A1(M). It is also within comfortable driving distance of affordable housing and areas of outstanding natural beauty. We benefit from a Beacon Nursery in the village.
The school is committed to the professional development of all colleagues and holds the Investor in People Status.
Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).
Informal visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the Head’s PA, Mrs L Willis to arrange this. Application packs are available via the school website www.wellfieldschool.net or from (l.willis@wellfieldschool.net)
Essential Qualifications: Degree in Maths; Qualified teacher status
Application packs are available to download from the school website www.wellfieldschool.net OR by contacting l.willis@wellfieldschool.net
Closing date: Wednesday 28th February 2018
Wellfield School
North Road East
Wingate
Co Durham
TS28 5AX
Telephone: 01429 838783
Fax: 01429 839659
Email: l.willis@wellfieldschool.net
Website: www.wellfieldschool.net
About Wellfield School
- Wellfield School
- North Road East, Wingate
- County Durham
- TS28 5AX
- United Kingdom
Wellfield School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Wingate, County Durham. It is a community state school that provides 1,200 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed. Wellfield School is part of New College Durham Academies Trust.
Acting Head of School
Louise Colquhoun
Values and vision
Wellfield School’s motto is “Go the extra mile”. It is a learning community that aims for high achievement and success for all. The secondary school prides itself on being a happy and caring environment, an exciting centre of learning for the community, and a place where all children feel respected for their individual talents.
Wellfield School holds mathematics and computing specialist status. A recent £8.5m investment led to a rebuild of school premises.
Ofsted report
“The achievement of students is good and continues to improve rapidly because of the successful and relentless drive by governors and senior leaders to increase the proportion of good and outstanding teaching. There are excellent relationships between students and staff and this helps to build a purposeful environment for learners where all feel valued. Students feel safe and are very proud of their school.”
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