Head of Maths - Penn, United Kingdom - Buckinghamshire Council

Buckinghamshire Council

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Penn, United Kingdom

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Description

Salary
Leadership

Reference number
BUC08690

Contract type
Permanent

Working hours
Full Time

Level of DBS check required
Enhanced

Date posted
23 Apr 2023, 11 p.m.

Application deadline
22 May 2023

Interview date
24 May 2023

Overview:

Are you an outstanding Mathematics Teacher who is looking for a new challenge?

If you are looking for a Head of Mathematics post and think that you have the skills and aptitude to inspire and motivate children with special needs, then why not come and join us and lead our department to new heights.

We are currently seeking a successful, inspirational, and highly motivated Mathematics teacher to lead this vital department. The successful applicant will be an outstanding Mathematics Teacher, with strong leadership skills and a desire to innovate and further develop the department. You will be leading a small team of teachers and support staff and working with motivated students who love learning.

A strong desire to develop the meaningful use of assessment and data in the context of a special school setting would be an advantage.

Term time only:
Yes

Salary Type:
Leadership

Salary details:
£45,524 - £51,347 per annum

Contract type:
Permanent

Hours:
Full Time

Start Date:1st September 2023

Closing date:22/05/2023 12:00

Interviews to be held:
Wednesday 24th May 2023

About us:

We consider the staff team as our most valuable resource. Training and development is a high priority in the school.

There is also personal support given to staff to manage the diverse and challenging work needed to support pupils with significant special needs.

At present there are 70 staff employed at the school working in the teaching, support, residential and administrative teams. We are proud of the excellent standard of education provided at Alfriston.

WHY WORK FOR ALFRISTON SCHOOL?
Alfriston School is based in Beaconsfield.

The school benefits from outstanding modern facilities, all of our classrooms are fully equipped with interactive screens and access to class sets of laptops or iPads.

All teachers are provided with a laptop that is renewed every three years.

The school enjoys a recently modernised performing arts and music facilities that include the use of a dance studio, sound/recording studio and performance space, along with our exceptional sports facilities that caters for a range of indoor and outdoor activities including mountain biking, trampolining, cycling, football and many others.

The school also enjoys use of its spacious swimming pool designed by a bespoke architect, as part of an upgrade of the sports facilities at Alfriston, the architects developed a concertina-like roof structure that echoes the shape of the pitched roofs on other buildings in the area causing mínimal sound reverberation which is beneficial for the use of our students with their Special Educational Needs.

Staff often remark that Alfriston it is a great place to work. Staff retention is high which we think reflects the supportive and friendly environment in which we work. Our pupils are inspirational and full of potential. Staff feel they are people "You just want to be with"

Having been rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted in July 2013 it was noted "The excellent personal and academic opportunities offered ensure that the school makes a huge difference to the lives of students.

As a result, all groups achieve outstandingly well from their individual starting points."

The school culture of teamwork and aspiration is reflected in the report where it states "The headteacher has a very ambitious vision for the school.

Senior leaders and managers place a significant focus on improving staff performance through regular high-quality training and checks on their work.

The governing body makes an excellent contribution to the school's effectiveness and work tirelessly to raise achievement through its regular visits to check teaching and learning.

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About the role:

Line Manager:
Headteacher

Job Purpose:
Leading and managing a departmental area (Mathematics)

This job description is provided to assist in the understanding and appreciation of the work content of this post and the role it plays in school.

The post holder is required to undertake the professional duties and responsibilities of a member of the Leadership Group, as set out in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions document.

Role and Responsibilities

Core Duties:

Promote the vision, mission and aims of the school, in line with school policies.

Provide professional leadership which secures the success and improvement of the school, ensuring high quality education and care for the pupils so that they are safe and happy at school, enabled to be successful learners and achieving high standards.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Direction and Development of the School:
Help embed the vision, values, ethos and ambitions o