Teacher of Maths

Required September 2019 this job is fixed term for one year due to additional workloads.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Maths Teacher to join our dedicated and well-resourced Mathematics department. We are looking for a candidate who is ambitious, creative and a highly effective classroom practitioner.

We welcome applications from both NQTs and experienced teachers. NQTs will receive a tailored support package, to enhance professional development and teaching and learning practice. The successful candidate will teach both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, and will teach a full range of classes across the curriculum area. You will participate in the planning and preparation of the schemes of work and appropriate syllabus, and participate in the regular monitoring, assessing and recording of students’ work, consistent with the Curriculum Area and whole school policies.

Maths is one of the school’s strongest departments and has an excellent reputation for student outcomes. Furthermore, the department is at the forefront of developing Learning & Teaching within the school. The successful candidate will be expected to share the team’s drive, ambition and reflective practice.

Honley High School has a strong reputation locally for academic excellence.  Students at Honley make “above average” progress compared with students of similar abilities in other schools and in 2018 we recorded a progress 8 figure of +0.34.  Honley High School is rightly recognised for its long-standing tradition of academic excellence and for its friendly, inclusive, caring approach to the needs of young people. We are very proud of what we do here, proud of our record of student and staff success, and proud of the young people our students become over the time they spend with us. Over a number of years the achievement of our students has gained us recognition as being among the highest performing non-selective schools in Kirklees.  We have over 1200 students and work hard to ensure that we get to know all of them as individuals, so we are able to support them through this crucial time in their lives.

Honley is within easy reach of Leeds, Sheffield and Huddersfield, and the school offers an outstanding NQT induction programme.

The successful candidate can expect:

• A supportive and friendly team of experienced maths teachers with focus upon improving student outcome / an established track record of delivering excellent results.
• A Commitment to their future development through a well-structured CPD programme, including a tailored support package for NQT’s
• A supportive and friendly team of experienced maths teacher with an established track record of delivering excellent GCSE results
• Motivated students who are eager to learn and engage in lessons
• The chance to work with teachers and middle leaders who are relentless in their drive to deliver the best learning experiences to their students
• A Commitment to their future development through a well-structured CPD programme, including a tailored support package for NQT’s

This is an excellent opportunity for a forward thinking and ambitious teacher to become part of a successful team which values high standards of academic achievement whilst developing the knowledge, skills and qualities needed to help students thrive in life and work.

NQT’s will be subject to a one-year probationary period.

If you require further information about the role, please contact either Miss Jo Hall, Acting Curriculum Area Leader of Maths by email j.hall@honleyhigh.co.uk or Mr Garry Clarke, Assistant Headteacher by email g.clarke@honleyhigh.co.uk or telephone: 01484 506484 or you can visit the school website at www.honleyhigh.co.uk

To apply for this job, please download and complete the Kirklees application form. Applicants must include a covering letter (2 sides of A4 maximum) incorporating details of qualities, skills and past experience in direct relation to the role requirements.  Applications should be returned to Mrs Amanda Butterworth HR Officer, at the school address or by email to recruitment@honleyhigh.co.uk.

Closing Date is 9.00am Friday 5 April 2019

Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 8 April 2019

A tour of the school will be available on Tuesday 2 April 2019, please contact the school to confirm your attendance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.