Deputy Head of Maths
Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ERThis job expired on 4 March 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
4 March 2024 at 9am
Date listed
12 February 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers’ Pay Scale
Additional allowances
TLR 2.1 (£3,214)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Applications are invited for the post of Deputy Head of Maths to assist the leading of a flourishing Maths department. It is a great opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their career. You will join a dedicated and hardworking team, who are lucky enough to teach wonderful students in a beautiful part of the world.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a passion for all aspects of Mathematics teachingand an interest in leading a department as a Deputy Head of Maths.
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to celebrate and promote high quality teaching and learning
- Have the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the Department and school
- Be able to build and manage relationships
- Have a positive, solution-focused approach
- Have a real interest in educational issues, approaches and alternatives from around the world
- Be proactive and motivated in both their teaching and their leadership
- Use resources, intellect, creativity and innovation to be a successful teacher and leader
- Be able to support, challenge and inspire our students, encouraging them to achieve the best they can through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning
- Be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the opportunities of this role
What the school offers its staff
Shaftesbury School is 11-18 school with just fewer than 900 pupils. Shaftesbury School has been successful in gaining good results for its students at both GCSE and A-level. The Sixth Formstudents have an excellent record of success in gaining university entrance. We are a proud school which attracts students from around the local Dorset area.
Our curriculum is built on a strongly held belief that effective learning takes place when literacy, questioning, challenge, engagement, feedback and progress are apparent and a commitment to a curriculum intent that provides for both knowledge acquisition and the development of key skills needed for their next stage in life. This is set in a Christian context that promotes inclusivity. Every student is encouraged to be autonomous learner with high aspirations. We want our students to believe in themselves and be actively engaged in their learning, seeing the connection between the knowledge that they learn in school with the lifelong personal and academic skills that they need to fulfil what they want to become tomorrow.
Further details about the role
You are asked to provide the following:
- A completed application form
- A letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing your experience and expertise
Completed applications should be returned by email to: recruitment@sast.org.uk
Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact Shirley Yeo, Office Manager on Shirley.yeo@shaftesburyschool.co.uk and they will be happy to arrange this for you.
SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse
workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity
from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff
from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an
environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same
time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of
the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a
recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or
disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment
status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or
nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role will include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the person specification and is subject to an enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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About Shaftesbury School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 868 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Shaftesbury School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@shaftesburyschool.co.uk
In our most recent inspection in March 2023, we were delighted that we were judged by Ofsted as being “Good”. The report reflects the wonderful quality of education we provide, the nurturing environment we have cultivated, and the positive impact we make on the lives of our students. The inspectors commended our commitment to excellence, the strength of our teaching and learning, and the exceptional progress our students have made under the guidance of our team. Our SIAMS inspection also highlighted that we have areas of excellence across the school community and we are a place where young people thrive.
At Shaftesbury School we hold an educational vison close to hearts of everyone “being the best they can be”. Just as Jesus used the parable of The Good Samaritan to explain, “love thy neighbour as thyself”, we too have this at the root of our ethos. This vision and ethos is brought to life through our core values; Belonging, Empathy, Service and Thrive. Staff have the highest expectations of every student and guide them to ensure they become confident learners, who will leave Shaftesbury School with an excellent level of knowledge, skills and experience to flourish in an ever-changing world.
We are pleased to be part of SAST. There is real strength in coming together with a collective responsibility for all of the children’s development and progress between 0-19 years. We believe in preserving schools in the local community. This means that there will be considerable local expertise to support staff with the chance to make a contribution to any wider developments.
Shaftesbury School is a great place to work and is a beautiful town itself; most students come from Shaftesbury and the surrounding area. The school is set on the edge of the town, close to the A303 and within easy commuting distance from the south coast of England, Bath, Salisbury, Yeovil and Wimborne.
Arranging a visit to Shaftesbury School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@shaftesburyschool.co.uk.
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