Director of Mathematics
Maghull High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 7AWThis job expired on 8 March 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
8 March 2024 at 9am
Date listed
8 February 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time/Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
POST: Director of Mathematics
SALARY: L10
LOCATION: Maghull High School
START DATE: 1 September 2024
CONTRACT TYPE/TERM: Full Time/Permanent
The Governors of Maghull High School seek to appoint an ambitious, resilient, experienced and excellent teacher as Director of Mathematics, who will make a significant contribution to the senior leadership team and to the future development and improvement of our school and Trust.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced group of senior and middle leaders across curriculum and assessment, pastoral support, personal development and teaching and learning. This role represents an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious individual to develop as a senior leader.
As Director of Mathematics you will be responsible for leading the department to the next stage of excellence and ensuring our students, families and staff know they are in a school that focuses on improving the life chances of all students. Your lead on school improvement will focus on standards, performance and support of disadvantaged students, extended learning opportunities and skills driven opportunities.
Working alongside the Senior and Extended Leadership group you will support the wider life of the school and have opportunities to access in-house and external CPD.
You will be a role model to staff, who will look to you for outstanding line management, support and challenge. We recognise that as a member of the wider leadership team, you will also need support and challenge yourself so that you can grow to be the best you can be and we will commit to making this happen.
For any enquiries about the post, please contact Miss N Bowen at bowenn@maghullhigh.com
or telephone: 0151 527 3961.
For further information and application pack please visit www.maghullhigh.com
Closing date for Applications: 9am, Friday 8 March 2024
Interviews to take place: week commencing, Monday 11 March 2024
ENHANCED DISCLOSURE
Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at interview.
A copy of our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our website https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/
ENHANCED DISCLOSURE: The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
What the school offers its staff
Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Kew Woods Primary School and Bedford Primary School. Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.
Commitment to safeguarding
Maghull High School is committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of all pupils at the school. If staff have concerns regarding possible abuse of a child whether it relates to ill-treatment, neglect or any other form of abuse or appears at risk of abuse, they will, in the best interests of the child, follow the procedures laid down by the Safeguarding Board. A full version of the school’s Safeguarding Policy is available at https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/
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About Maghull High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1111 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Maghull High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- bowenn@maghullhigh.com
- Phone number
- 0151 527 3961
Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Bedford Primary School and Kew Woods Primary School. Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.
Arranging a visit to Maghull High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bowenn@maghullhigh.com.
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