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Teacher of Maths with potential Head of Year

Teacher of Maths with potential Head of Year

The Highfield School

Hertfordshire

Salary:
MPS/UPS + TLR 2c [£7368 per annum]
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
April/September 2023
Apply by:
31 January 2023

Job overview

Highfield

Letchworth Garden City

Herts

SG6 3QA

01462 620500

www.highfield.herts.sch.uk

Full time

Teacher of Maths with potential Head of Year

Pay details: MPS/UPS + TLR2c

Start date: April/September 2023

Teacher of Maths with potential Head of Year

MPS/UPS + TLR 2c [£7368 per annum]

Permanent Full Time Required from April/September 2023 

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Maths to join our thriving Maths department and provide high quality teaching of Maths. You will work closely with our Head of Maths to improve the student experience across all Maths disciplines. There is also the potential of Head of Year position where the applicant would demonstrate an excellent ability to teach and have the energy, passion and character to lead the staff and students in their year group to be successful both in and out of the classroom.

The successful applicant will be passionate about teaching and committed to supporting students in achieving their very best across Key Stages 3 - 5. Teaching high quality lessons and a focus on high standards and engagement is vital to the role as we are committed to excellent outcomes for all our young people as well as providing wider curriculum opportunities that support our students’ holistic education.

The Highfield School is an ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school, where all are encouraged to achieve their full potential. We have an excellent reputation both academically and pastorally and we firmly believe that all our students are entitled to a curriculum that is innovative, relevant and accessible for all. Whilst there is a great emphasis on English, Maths, Science, Humanities and Languages, this is balanced by a promotion of, and dedication to, the arts and creativity both in our taught and wider curricular offer.

The development of teaching and learning at The Highfield School, is driven by a desire to understand how students learn and led by evidence-based practice and access to quality high quality CPD. In addition, our innovative approach to the use of new technologies ensures that our students acquire the skills and confidence needed to be the leaders of the future, in a diverse and competitive world.

This role offers excellent CPD, career development opportunities, wonderful learners and the opportunity to play a central role in an excellent school. If you feel that you have the qualities and commitment to play that role, then we welcome your application.

We welcome applications from UPS/MPS. We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. 

For further details or to arrange a tour please contact

Lisa Dear, Assistant to the School Business Manager via e-mail: vacancy.support@highfield.herts.sch.uk or visit our website www.highfield.herts.sch.uk  

Closing date: 10am - 31st January 2023 Interviews to be confirmed as soon as possible thereafter.

The Highfield School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date: 31/01/2023 10:00:00

Interview date: TBC

The ethos of our school is characterised by a friendly, caring atmosphere of mutual respect. We are genuinely committed to ensuring that each student fulfils his or her potential - academically as well as personally and socially. We place great emphasis on active and independent learning. Standards and expectations are high and our students are happy and well motivated. Students’ attitudes towards school are very good. In addition, we extend and enrich our curriculum with a wide range of out of class activities and an exciting programme of field study visits for each year group. We are a Co-operative school and work in close collaboration with the other secondary school in Letchworth to provide a broader sixth form curriculum as well as opportunities for lower years to work more collaboratively. We are delighted in the increased popularity and success of The Highfield School. At GCSE our Value Added and now Progress 8 are significantly above the national average even though our cohorts are below national average in terms of their ability profile. Our A-Level results continue to be strong with all subject areas delivering national average or better value added. In fact, in 2012 (the last year for which national figures are available) we sent a greater proportion of students to University and more specifically to Russell Group universities than any other school in North Hertfordshire. Highfield is an openly managed school where staff development is an essential feature. Opportunities are provided for contributing to whole school development planning and performance management helps identify individual targets for professional growth. The Highfield staff are an excellent team who work well together to provide excellent opportunities for students to develop to the full. Our focus is on effective learning and teaching and staff work collaboratively to share good practice. Recent significant improvements at KS3, GCSE and A level indicate the impact of our work. We have a commitment to sharing good practice in developing leaders, monitoring support, personalised learning and practitioner research. The Highfield School having been completely rebuilt, enjoys an attractive location in a pleasant residential area of Letchworth, the world’s first Garden City. The town of Letchworth is conveniently situated for access to the A1(M) and has fast train services to London and Cambridge. The school has recently undergone a complete rebuild and provides accommodation for around 1100 students, including approximately 180 in the Sixth Form. The number of students eligible for free school meals and the proportion of students with SEN are just below the national average. 22% of our roll are from an ethnic minority background. We are part of the newly formed North Herts Teaching Alliance with the benefits that working across a group of schools brings for our CPD programme. If you would like further details concerning the school, please do not hesitate to contact us. The full Ofsted report from the inspection in May 2017 can be found on our web site www.highfield.herts.school.uk along with an outline of our development plan.   

Lucy Miles Headteacher September 2020

For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com

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We are proud of our record in developing the best talents of all our students and in preparing them to take their place in our community as life long learners and good citizens.
 

A positive atmosphere prevails at The Highfield School. Students and staff enjoy working and learning together within the school and are happy to be here.
 

We are also proud of the excellent relationship between staff and students that help to provide a secure learning environment. These relationships are based upon courtesy, consideration and respect. Staff have a real interest in caring for and challenging students, monitoring their progress and helping them to take responsibility for their own learning and personal goals. We have an excellent team who are totally committed to creating a first class opportunity for young people in our community.

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