Head of Maths - Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom - West Park School

Description

Head of Maths

Full Time/Permanent

Pay Scale: MPS 1 to Upper 3 and TLR1C

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic staff team at West Park School for September 2024.

-Would you like to work in a single academy trust that has the autonomy to make the best decisions for their staff and pupils?

-Would you be inspired by working in a school where you are trusted as a professional and have the space to deliver creative and inspiring lessons?

-Would you flourish in a school that uses funding streams to benefit learning and to encourage modern and innovative approaches to learning, including Virtual Reality?

-Would you enjoy being part of a big school family that is at the centre of its community and supports stakeholders with its own eco-shop, community events and parent workshops?

-Would you thrive with the support of a unique well being offer with an annual gift of time day, creative approaches to staff development, imaginative CPD opportunities and staff support services on site?

-Could you be the newest addition to a well-established staff team contributing to our calm and purposeful environment which allows staff to teach and support and pupils to flourish and achieve?

The Maths Department at West Park is a successful, supportive and highly skilled team of teachers and teaching assistants.It is a vibrant and ambitious department committed to continual professional development, co-operation and sharing excellent practice. We are committed to appointing only the most inspirational teachers. Our teachers routinely deliver great lessons, which are well planned, challenging, innovative and active for our pupils. The successful applicants must be prepared to share their practice with colleagues and fully contribute to our in-house programme of continuing professional development

The successful applicant will be accountable for, and provide, professional leadership and management for the subject whilst also securing high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all pupils.

Applications are welcome from qualified teachers, but with relevant experience. Visits to the school are encouraged to enable you to savour the unique atmosphere. Please call or email for an appointment.

Further information about the school and the post is available on the school's website at:

Application forms should be completed and submitted online together with a supporting letter.

Please note we are not registered as a Visa Sponsorship Academy so cannot provide sponsorship if you do not already have a work visa.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 24th April 2024

Starting date: September 2024