Teacher of Mathematics
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Leventhorpe
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + Outer Fringe Allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required for September 2018
- Apply by:
- 25 January 2018
Job overview
Required for September 2018 start, an exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic teacher that has the desire to share their love of Maths with our students.
The Maths department at Leventhorpe has a friendly and supportive team of specialist teachers, with a well-established and approachable Head of Faculty. We pride ourselves on providing opportunities for professional development and all of our faculty Inset time is focused on teaching and learning.
Leventhorpe itself is a successful, oversubscribed Business and Enterprise Academy with keen and respectful learners. It was rated ‘Outstanding’ in all 5 categories by Ofsted in 2012. In June 2012, we were awarded National Support School status and we are also an accredited Teaching School, jointly leading the local Teaching School Alliance. This facilitates outstanding career development opportunities as many of our staff have the opportunity to take part in school to school outreach and partnership work.
This post can be moulded to suit a NQT or an experienced practitioner. There is scope for the right candidate to focus on supporting lower-school maths and struggling pupils, or to work across the full age and ability range. We have good links with local primaries (including regular visits from Year 6 pupils), strong and improving GCSE results and high uptake of Core Maths, Maths and Further Maths at Key Stage 5.
It is a great opportunity to join a dedicated and successful team.
The successful candidate will:
- have a passion for the teaching and learning of Mathematics;
- have excellent subject knowledge;
- be an effective team player and value every aspect of the life of the school;
- have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students;
- be an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress.
In return, Leventhorpe can provide:
- excellent facilities. In recent years, Leventhorpe has experienced an intensive capital build programme, including most recently a £6 million new sports complex (sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, all-weather pitch and floodlit tennis courts), £1 million Learning Resource Centre, re-modelling of Design & Technology facilities, and £150k annual investment in ICT provision. To accommodate our expanding roll, a further £7M investment is planned to include a new state-of-the-art performing arts block alongside a brand-new science and sixth form block;
- a positive working environment in a heavily oversubscribed school with an excellent academic record and high standards. We place strong emphasis on student learning and achievement;
- exceptionally dedicated colleagues and enthusiastic students;
- first rate personal career development with high local and regional profile through our National Support School status and Teaching School work;
- subsidised Nuffield fitness gym membership;
- priority admission for children of staff after a qualifying period.
Please apply to The HR Manager by letter and application form which can be found on our website. Applications can be sent by post, or by email to education@leventhorpe.net
Closing date: 12.00 noon, Thursday 25th January 2018.
Interview date: Friday 2nd February 2018.
Applications will also be considered for the School Direct Training Programme (salaried). This is an employment-based route for high quality experienced graduates with at least three years’ work experience who do not hold a teaching qualification but to whom we could offer training.
Leventhorpe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for all successful applicants.
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About Leventhorpe
Leventhorpe School is an outstanding mixed, 11-19 secondary school and sixth form in the historic market town of Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. The school became a Business and Enterprise Academy in August 2011. The intake at age 11 is drawn mainly from the pleasant and prosperous towns of Sawbridgeworth and Bishop's Stortford and from the surrounding villages. Demand for places in the school is very high with around four applications for each place. A good number of students travel significant distances to attend. In order to better meet the demand for places we have over the last five years expanded the roll from 6FE to 8FE.
Leventhorpe has just completed an extensive £12 million capital build programme including a new Science and Sixth Form block and a state of the art Performing Arts and English block. In recent years investment has included a £6 million Sports Complex (sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, all weather pitch and floodlit tennis courts).
The school places a high priority on academic achievement as demonstrated at the last full OFSTED inspection when the school was graded “Outstanding” in each of the five categories. All staff are expected to play their role in ensuring the best possible outcomes for each and every student. Pass rates are 100% in nearly all subjects and percentages in the highest grades are well above the national average. Teachers, students and parents place a very high value on behaviour and care which helps to promote a highly cohesive and effective learning community.
Leventhorpe is the lead school for School Centred Initial Teacher Training within the Bishop’s Stortford Educational Trust (BSET) and has strong links with universities. The school hosts placements for trainees in a wide choice of subjects and is a long standing partner school with Cambridge University for PGCE.
Significant investment has been made in staff training to develop approaches to teaching and learning. There is a strong focus on developing high performing teams at different levels in the organisation. This has helped to form a culture with shared visions and values and a constant drive to improve learning opportunities for students.
Subject departments are organised on a Faculty basis. The responsibility for the preparation of schemes of work and for monitoring their delivery lies with the Head of Faculty, overseen by a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The school places a high value on assessment for learning and each student undergoes a termly assessment in each subject.
The school upholds traditional values of uniform, discipline, homework, punctuality and polite behaviour. Each of Years 7 – 11 is organised into mixed ability tutor groups and overseen by a Head of Year who oversees the academic and social development of students as they progress through the school. Form Tutors monitor their form members’ progress and liaise closely with pastoral heads.
In addition, each tutor group is assigned to one of eight Houses: Barnard, Cutforth, Fawbert, Lawrence, Moore, Newsom, Rivers and Wilkins. House Leaders organise a host of lively house events throughout the year such as talent competitions, quizzes and sporting events.
An extensive extra-curricular menu is available to all students. A comprehensive timetable of clubs offers something for everyone, from Rock Band to Astronomy club. A strong emphasis is placed on supporting students not just in lessons but also outside the curriculum. Staff and students' interest and enthusiasm in these groups are high. Music and drama productions are staged frequently and there is a particularly strong tradition of excellence in music. 10% of students are admitted on the basis of musical aptitude. Students are also encouraged to represent the school in a variety of sports.
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