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Assistant Principal: Director of Maths

Ormiston Park Academy, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4RU

This job expired on 30 November 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  1st January 2024

• Closing date

  30 November 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £61,789.00 - £67,928.00 Annually (Actual)

Assistant Principal: Director of Maths job summary

Are you an experienced and dynamic educational leader with a proven track record of transforming mathematics departments and driving outstanding outcomes? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Director of Maths. This is a critical role in the academy, leading a team of Maths specialists, hence why this role holds the important position as Assistant Principal.

At Ormiston Park, we are committed to providing a high-quality education that empowers students to reach their full potential. As an Assistant Principal: Director of Maths, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our mathematics department and ensuring our students excel in this critical subject.

Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage the mathematics department, providing strategic direction and guidance to a team of dedicated teachers.

- Develop and implement innovative teaching and learning strategies to enhance student engagement and achievement.

- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the mathematics curriculum, ensuring it aligns with national standards and best practices.

- Collaborate with teachers to identify areas for improvement and provide targeted professional development opportunities.

- Analyse data and utilise assessment tools to track student progress, identifying areas of concern and implementing appropriate interventions.

- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes a love for mathematics and encourages students to reach their full potential.

- Establish strong relationships with parents, guardians, and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

Requirements:

- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role within a mathematics department.

- Proven success in improving mathematics outcomes and raising standards within a school setting.

- A brilliant teacher who can inspire students and lead other teachers to become expert Maths teachers

- A deep understanding of current educational trends, pedagogical approaches, and assessment strategies.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate both staff and students.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

- A commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment.

- Relevant qualifications and certifications in education or mathematics (e.g., Qualified Teacher Status and degree in Mathematics, etc.).

Join our dedicated team of educators and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students. If you are passionate about mathematics education and have a proven track record of transforming mathematics departments, we want to hear from you.

Ormiston Park is a growing 11-16 Academy. Our vision of ‘Believe and Achieve’ underpins all aspects of academy life in our impressive, well-resourced, buildings and grounds – the school was built as part of the Building Schools for the Future project). You will join a caring and committed body of staff and enjoy working with friendly and enthusiastic students of whom we are extremely proud. You will play a vital role in providing the highest quality provision, impacting positively on outcomes for our students, ensuring aspirations become reality. Ormiston Park Academy is an Ofsted graded ‘good’ school.

 

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Ormiston Park Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 728 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Ormiston Park Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-park-academy (opens in new tab)

Ormiston Park is a small but growing 11-16 Academy. Our vision of ‘Believe and Achieve’ underpins all aspects of academy life in our impressive, well-resourced buildings and grounds. You will join a caring and committed body of staff and enjoy working with friendly and enthusiastic students of whom we are extremely proud. You will play a vital role in providing the highest quality provision, impacting positively on outcomes for our students, ensuring aspirations become reality. Ormiston Park Academy having received our Good judgement in 2017, is now on the journey to Outstanding by 2020.

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