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Assistant Headteacher
Lancaster University School of Mathematics, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BADeadline is today
Job start date
21 August 2024
Closing date
6 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £55,094 per annum to £58,699 per annum dependent upon experience.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential:
- Successful and recent teaching experience of high-attaining students.
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Successful experience of teaching Maths, Physics
or Computer Science.
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Successful leadership and management
experience in a significant middle or senior leadership role.
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An excellent classroom teacher.
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Excellent grades in A-levels or equivalent
linked to some of the subjects delivered at LUSoM.
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A teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, DTLLS or
equivalent)
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Qualified Teacher Status
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Good honours degree in a STEM or closely related
subject, ideally in the subject to be delivered at A Level.
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The ability to
deliver one or more of the subjects taught at LUSoM to university entrance
standards.
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The depth of knowledge and the mental agility to
allow flexibility in lessons
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Excellent IT skills, including the ability to
learn new systems quickly and use them intelligently and flexibly.
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Ability to relate to
and inspire students to develop their talents.
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Ability to create
effective rapport and a constructive relationship with students and staff, both
in and out of school.
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Ability to lead,
enthuse and innovate.
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Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent
organisational and administrative skills.
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Ability to create
effective rapport with, and inspire the confidence of, external partners such
as teachers at other schools, employers, and university departments.
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Ability to manage
student progress and achievement and complete all relevant documentation.
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Ability to set and achieve high standards for themselves, colleagues and students.
Desirable:
- Experience of collaborating on curriculum development and course design
- Experience of safeguarding/child protection and the development of pastoral support in a school or college.
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Expertise in analysing student data at a whole
school level.
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Success
in preparing students for university entrance, including supporting UCAS
applications.
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Experience of using innovative pedagogies,
including ICT, group work, formative assessment, research projects etc.
- Experience of delivering CPD.
What the school offers its staff
Why work at Lancaster University School of Mathematics?
We are a happy and thriving school committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.
We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the school as whole. As such, our aim is to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.
We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:
- Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff.
- Pro rata to 22 days holiday (increasing to 25 days after 5 years’ service) plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff.
- A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
- Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.
- Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme.
- Free use of the on-site gym.
- Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships.
- Flu Vouchers.
- Staff savings scheme.
More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached.
Further details about the role
Lancaster University School of Mathematics
Assistant Headteacher
We welcome applications from suitably experienced and newly qualified teachers for the post of Assistant Headteacher, to commence 21st August 2024.
The Role
There is scope for considerable flexibility depending on expertise, the job description for the Assistant Headteacher role will depend on the skills of the successful candidate. As we are a small school, it is envisaged that the successful candidate would need to have the adaptability to take on both curricular and pastoral duties, including responsibility for teaching maths, physics or computer science. It is hoped that the successful candidate will undertake the new National Professional Qualification for Special Educational Needs Coordination as part of their professional development, should they not already hold an equivalent qualification.
An indication of the main duties and responsibilities the role may entail are detailed below:
- Leadership and Management: Play a key role in the fulfilment of the educational aims, objectives, and targets of LUSoM. Through strategic planning, maintain and develop the ethos, values, and overall purposes of LUSoM. Act as Ofsted nominee.
- Curriculum: Act as Head of Department for mathematics and computer science. Work with the Head of School on timetabling, student transfers and academic progressions. Lead the university application process. Lead on mentoring, performance support and training for teaching staff. Responsibility for provision for students with special education needs or a disability.
- Pastoral: Act as Designated Teacher. Lead on behavioural management issues. Liaise with parents’ external bodies and third parties in relation to pastoral care.
- Teaching: Maintain outstanding standards of teaching and learning, being accountable for student outcomes. Contribute to Maths School events e.g. open days and outreach.
The Successful Candidate
Lancaster University is a wonderful place to work, and this is this is an exciting and unique opportunity for an individual to take up a leadership role at one of seven Maths Schools in England.
You should instil the ethos, values, attitudes, behaviours constituent with the mission and principles of the school, ensuring a visible presence around the school, acting as a role model to all. You should have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people.
We are a specialist sixth form college bringing together talented mathematicians and creating a vibrant community where they are actively encouraged to explore the subjects they love. We recruit the brightest and most talented Maths pupils from across Lancashire, whatever their background, and bring them into an inclusive community of other exceptional students. The Maths School has a particular mission to reach out to under-represented communities and promote the study of Maths, not least to girls.
As part of the Rigby Education Trust, with Lancaster University and Cardinal Newman College, students receive exceptional teaching, first-class facilities, and a high-quality enrichment programme that encourages the practical application of maths and brings in industry experts to the classroom. The curriculum is extended beyond Maths and Further Maths A Level to provide a stretching and inspiring education.
Terms and Conditions
We welcome applications for this post to commence 21st August 2024.
Hours: Full time
Salary: £55,094 per annum to £58,699 per annum dependent upon experience
Closing date for receipt of applications: 11.59pm on Monday 6th May 2024.
Further Information
Completed application forms should be submitted by 11.59pm on Monday 6th May 2024.
If you would like to have a discussion about the role with the Head of School, please email nfleming@lusom.ac.uk to arrange this.
Further details are available athttps://lusom.ac.uk/job-vacancies/current-posts/or by telephone on 01772 460181.
All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Lancaster University School of Mathematics has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff
and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note candidates’ suitability to work with children will be explored at interview and confirmed through references for the appointee.
Applying for the job
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About Lancaster University School of Mathematics
- School type
- Free School, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Sixth form and collegejobs
- School size
- 38 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HR@lusom.ac.uk
- Phone number
- 01772 460181
A specialist sixth form college in the heart of Preston for students with a passion for Mathematics and Science
Arranging a visit to Lancaster University School of Mathematics
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