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Teacher of Maths

Teacher of Maths

Shuttleworth College

Burnley, Lancashire

Salary:
Negotiable dependent on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/09/2019
Apply by:
21 April 2019

Job overview

Here at Shuttleworth College we are all about supporting teachers to ensure students get the very best learning experience.

We encourage applications from teachers willing to teach outside of their dedicated subject area with subject specific training offered to support this alongside mentoring from a subject specialist within school.

We are located within easy reach of the M65 and are easily accessible from many parts of Lancashire and Manchester. We are offering additional allowances for the ideal candidate including relocation incentives or help with travel costs if required.

Celebrating outstanding summer results with positive Progress 8 scores and a high proportion of 7-9 grades, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, motivated and committed individual to join our dynamic mathematics department. Within the department we are committed to striving for excellence in everything we do; from the first lesson in Year 7 to the last moments of Year 11 we ensure students are stretched and challenged, encouraged to think big, and become excellent problem solvers.

The successful candidate will be willing to undertake subject specific training if required and will have passion for the subject alongside an eagerness to inspire our students to reach their full potential. You will have the ability to consistently deliver captivating and inspiring lessons, engaging students through an outstanding, rewarding learning experience. In return you will receive excellent guidance from an experienced and committed subject leader and you will be actively supported to develop your knowledge and your career. You will be part of a well-respected team of committed professionals who share good practice and support one another to be the best they can be.

The college is on a journey to become outstanding within 5 years and the improvements in the college have recently been acknowledged by OFSTED. It is our belief that we are now a ‘good’ school in terms of leadership, outcomes, teaching, learning and assessment and behaviour. We warmly encourage you to visit and see this for yourself; visits can be arranged by contacting Eleanor Atkinson on 01282 682300.

With additional allowances available for the ideal candidate, there hasn’t been a better time to join our welcoming, attractive and well-resourced learning environment. Full details and application forms are available from www.shuttleworthcollege.org , we are happy to receive applications by email at eatkinson@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk

Closing date 9 a.m. Monday 22nd April 2019

About Shuttleworth College

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+44 1282 682300

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Shuttleworth College is a mixed, mainstream secondary school in Padiham, near Burnley in Lancashire. It caters to students aged 11 to 16 and has approximately 1,111 pupils enrolled. 

Shuttleworth College was founded in September 2006 from the merger of Gawthorpe High School and Habergham High Sixth Form. It was provided with a brand-new facilities under the Building Schools for the Future programme. The school now boasts a restaurant-style kitchen, dance studio, sports hall, fitness room, tennis courts and all-weather sports pitches. 

Headteacher

Ruth England

Vision and values

Shuttleworth College’s motto is "Think big. Chase dreams. Succeed together". Its main aim is to ensure every student has an enjoyable and well-rounded education that will allow them to safeguard their future. The secondary school believes creating a supportive learning community is key and it promotes resilience, perseverance and pride as values to uphold. 

Shuttleworth College favours the traditional disciplines of English, maths and science. Much of the curriculum centres on these subjects as the school believe this makes the movement to the next phase of education more seamless. Teachers provide a varied education for their students and a wide range of extra-curricular activities is on offer, including a yearly musical. 

Ofsted report

“The headteacher, and leaders at all levels, have successfully created a culture of higher expectations of staff and pupils and there is a determination to improve pupils’ life chances. The motto: ‘Think big. Chase dreams. Succeed together’ permeates leaders’ decisions and actions.”

View Shuttleworth College’s latest Ofsted report 

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