Teacher of Maths

Required from September 2019

We are a small 13-19 High School in an attractive, semi-rural location in South Staffordshire with 700 students on roll.  

The school is part of the Penk Valley Academy Trust along with 4 other schools based in the local area: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s (CE) First School and Penkridge Middle School. We take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential.  

This is a truly exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious maths teacher to join our team here at Wolgarston High School.  The vacancy has arisen because the school is popular and is growing in numbers.  The successful candidate will be teaching and working within a thriving maths department.  Large numbers of pupils choose to continue studying maths and further maths at A Level. Within the department there are many opportunities to share resources and best practice.

We are committed to becoming a Visible Learning school. We will provide full training to the successful candidate and will expect them to fully embrace the visible learning approach.  

All teachers are also form tutors. All pupils and teachers belong to one of our four Houses.  We have vertical tutor groups, each with a mix of Year 9’s, 10’s and 11’s.

Successful candidates must:

• Be able to inspire, enthuse and motivate students to ensure that they achieve their full potential

• A passionate advocate of the subject who contributes effectively to departmental and whole school improvement 

• Able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school 

• Have high expectations of themselves and others 

• Be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills 

• Be flexible and a good team player 

This is a first class opportunity for someone to start their career or further develop within a warm, supportive but highly professional environment.  

• Are you determined to become an expert teacher?

• Are you passionate about helping every student succeed? 

• Are you a team player with the drive and determination to make a difference to the learning experience and outcomes of our students?

If you believe you meet all of the above, we are looking forward to meeting you.  Not sure?  Why not come and have a coffee and a look around before applying? To arrange your visit please contact Donna Harrison via email d-harrison@wolgarston.staffs.sch.uk  or by telephone on 01785 788427. 

Application forms and job specification are available on the school website.

Closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 25th March at Midday.

Completed application forms should be returned to Donna Harrison via email d-harrison@wolgarston.staffs.sch.uk or by post to the school address.

"This Authority/school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment" 

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk