Deputy Leader Mathematics
Durrington High School, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JXThis job expired on 17 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2023
Closing date
17 October 2022 at 9am
Date listed
21 September 2022
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week - 52 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- DMAT M1 £25,971 – UPR3 £42,020
Additional allowances
£2,000 - £3,000 per annum depending on experience
Deputy Leader Mathematics job summary
Durrington High School has a super Mathematics department staffed by an innovative and experienced team. We have a shared ethos within the department that has enabled us to achieve excellent examination results for the past 8 years. We are continually striving to improve, and endeavour to ensure that every student is provided with an outstanding learning environment that allows them to achieve their best.
We are looking to recruit a strong teacher who will be able to work with the other leaders to support the staff in achieving excellent outcomes for our students. Leadership development is a strength of our school and whether you are an ambitious developing or experienced teacher, you will be invested in by a range of leaders.
The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher who is dedicated to delivering high quality lessons and is prepared to commit themselves to the role completely. This is not a department where you can rest on your laurels; we have extremely high expectations and expect every teacher to contribute to our on-going success. As a research school, you will work with a department that makes the most of evidence informed teaching and uses teaching for mastery as a focus at all times.
Our exam outcomes remain considerably above national averages. In 2022 64% of students achieved grade 5 or above at GCSE and 27% grade 7 or above.The highest achieving students also took Further Mathematics at GCSE. We are a large department currently consisting of 10 full time teachers, 3 part time teachers and 2 TAs who work largely within the department. Every class room also has an interactive smartboard. With year groups of 330, this makes our outcomes even more special.
In return you will find us a very supportive and warm team, with a range of experiences and teaching styles but also receptive to new ideas. You will be working with a focused and proactive team who thrive on sharing ideas and resources whilst working to a fully interactive Scheme of Work that every member of staff follows and contributes to, this includes numerous resources and structured homework tasks.
If you are an enthusiastic, hardworking, conscientious and energetic leader and teacher who not only values young people but can motivate and inspire them across the age and ability range then we would like to hear from you.
Shane Borrett
Director of Mathematics
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Durrington High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We support all staff and volunteers through regular training and expect everyone working at the school to be proactive and adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times.
In addition to the statutory pre-employment checks, all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a safeguarding background check and interview.
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About Durrington High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1606 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Durrington High School website
- Email address
- agemel@durring.com
- Phone number
- 01903705610
Durrington High School is part of Durrington Multi Academy Trust (DMAT) and is a large and oversubscribed school with 1650 students on roll in years 7 to 11. Within the Durrington Multi Academy Trust, we place high regard on recruiting and retaining excellent staff to ensure all students achieve beyond their best. Durrington High School has a sustained track record of improvement for over a decade and we want to continue getting better. We are proud of our school and are always relentless in our efforts to give our students the very best education they deserve.
Arranging a visit to Durrington High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email agemel@durring.com.
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