Teacher of Mathematics to Cover a Maternity Leave
Smithills School
Bolton
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- January 2019 (or earlier by negotiation)
- Apply by:
- 8 October 2018
Job overview
SMITHILLS SCHOOL
Smithills Dean Road, Bolton BL1 6JS
Tel: 01204 842382 Fax: 01204 467201
“Academic Excellence. Rich in Opportunity”
11-16 Mixed Comprehensive NOR: 900
Principal: Mr Mike Sidebottom
Teacher of Mathematics to Cover a Maternity Leave
MPS
Start date: January 2019 (or earlier by negotiation)
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and well-qualified teacher of Maths. The post offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher to join an excellent, supportive and well-resourced team of specialist staff who are strongly committed to improving standards. The successful candidate will be required to teach Maths to students of all abilities at Key Stage 3 and 4.
Smithills School's Mathematics Department aims to nuture, to the optimum level, the mathematical potential of every student and to assist in their progress towards becoming confident, autonomous young people. Teachers within the department strive to stimulate, motivate and inspire the students through engaging lessons which draw on active, participative learning. The curriculum area endeavours to foster a positive learning culture, which allows students' self-confidence to develop within a framework of high expectations.
Academic excellence is at the heart of everything we do and we are achieving that without damaging the extraordinarily rich opportunities our students have here.
We offer:
· An excellent environment for learning
· Great sport facilities including pool and gym, with a well-kept campus set in beautiful surroundings to the north of Bolton.
· Delightful, ambitious, caring and well-motivated students with a strong work ethic
· An experienced and expert team of year leaders, tutors and support staff
This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Smithills is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Please return application forms electronically to Mrs L Muller at HR@smithillsschool.net
Please note CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: 12noon on Monday 8th October 2018
Attached documents
About Smithills School
Smithills School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school situated in Bolton, Lancashire. There are approximately 1200 students at the school, between the ages of 11-16.
Smithills School converted to academy status in 2014 and is a member of the ConcertED multi-academy trust and the Bolton Learning Alliance.
Headteacher
Miss C Dewse
Values and vision
Smithills School wants to provide students the skills, knowledge, confidence and self- respect to grow into successful and active members of society. The school hopes for pupils to achieve their academic potential in a stimulating learning environment and stresses the importance of prioritising pupil's welfare and happiness. The secondary school has six core values: ambition, stewardship, positivity, involvement, resilience and empathy, and implements them in day to day life. Community is important to Smithills School and it wants parents and staff to work together to provide the best possible learning opportunities for all students. The school’s motto is: Academic Excellence: Rich in Opportunity”. Smithills School offers a broad range of extra-curricular activities for pupils to expand their interests and learn new skills, including music lessons, sports clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Ofsted
“The school is successfully promoting pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Students learn about British values, and the school is a tolerant and harmonious institution. Many pupils enjoy opportunities to take part in extra-curricular performing arts activities.”
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