Head of Mathematics
Backwell School, Bristol, BS48 3BXThis job expired on 4 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
4 January 2022
Closing date
4 October 2021 at 9am
Date listed
17 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TMS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 1C (£10,082)
Head of Mathematics job summary
This is a rare opportunity to take a vital role at one of the most sought after schools in the South West. We are seeking an outstanding teacher to lead our Maths Department on a full time basis from 4 January 2022. Backwell School is a large comprehensive school with over 1700 students of which over 350 are in the Sixth Form. Judged by Ofsted as Good in January 2020, the school has an excellent reputation in the local area and is oversubscribed. Our latest Ofsted report can be read here.
The successful candidate will be able to teach Maths at all key stages as well as to lead and manage the Curriculum Area and its staff. Our Maths Department comprises 12 talented, specialist mathematicians who teach in modern purpose-built classrooms with wonderful countryside views!
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of providing excellent outcomes for students and developing staff to improve the quality of education. We are looking for a leader, confident in their knowledge and experience of nurturing success in Mathematics and with the ability to take staff with them.
Students at Backwell School enjoy Mathematics. The Department produces excellent examination results. Maths and Further Maths are very popular choices at A Level and many students then move onto Maths-based higher education courses, including Oxbridge. We would welcome the fresh ideas of a new Curriculum Leader on how to build on this success and, in particular, to ensure that those less confident in Maths make the progress that they should.
The post includes responsibility for leading teaching and learning within the area as well as managing three TLR holders, other staff, resources and budget, modelling and ensuring participation in school initiatives and processes. The Curriculum Area includes Computer Science, however this team of three is led by its own Subject Leader (currently the Deputy Headteacher) and is organised, roomed and resourced independently from Maths.
This is an exciting time to join our school as a Curriculum Leader. Our school development priorities focus on establishing a shared ‘toolkit’ of research-based pedagogy, effective use of assessment, the progress of vulnerable students and a whole school ethos around anti-discrimination. The successful candidate should be excited by the prospect and challenge of developing a curriculum and culture which enables pupils of all abilities to excel.
Backwell School offers its staff a vibrant and stimulating teaching environment and there is a broad range of professional support available for new members of staff both within the department and in the wider school. At Backwell School, we prioritise staff wellbeing; planning time is generous with full time teachers teaching a maximum of 51 lessons out of 60. We also provide a fantastic benefits package to our employees including a contributory pension scheme, a broad employee assistance programme and benefits, cycle to work scheme and on-site parking.
The school has thriving extracurricular activities in all areas, and staff are encouraged to play a full part in the life of the school. Backwell School students take part in regional and national mathematics competitions supported by department staff. Teachers are encouraged to run clubs for students around either personal interests or subject areas and the school has a wide range of these taking place. All members of teaching staff are expected to act as tutors within the pastoral system.
Backwell School is part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership. This offers us curriculum collaboration and support opportunities with Chew Valley and Gordano School. We also have a Trust wide Professional Development Team organising a wide range of staff training and development.
Before making an application candidates are asked to match their qualifications, experience, skills and abilities against the criteria listed on the job and person specification below. You are also strongly advised to read the supporting documents attached to this vacancy. Visit to the school prior to the application can be organised, details can be found in the role information document.
To make an application please use our online application on e-teach.
The closing date for applications is 9 am on Monday 4 October 2021 and interviews will be held in the week beginning 11 October. Those who are successful following shortlisting, will be contacted regarding interview arrangements.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Backwell School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
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About Backwell School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1687 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Backwell School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@backwellschool.net
- Phone number
- +441275463371
Backwell School is a large, vibrant, very popular mixed comprehensive school situated in Backwell, North Somerset, about 6 miles south of Bristol. We have a long-standing reputation for combining academic success for students of all abilities with a fully rounded and enriching educational experience. In 2008 and again in 2013 both the school and the Sixth Form were rated as “outstanding” by Ofsted.
Backwell School became an academy in 2011 and joined the Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) multi-academy trust in January 2018. The LSP currently consists of two other large local secondary school as well as many primary schools in the local area. We have strong links with colleagues in the Trust which allows us to create CPD, collaboration and information sharing opportunities. For many years, Backwell has placed great importance on providing high quality teacher training and professional development. It became a Training School in 2003 and a Teaching School in 2012, leading the North Somerset Teaching Alliance.
Backwell School is situated in an attractive semi-rural location to the south of Bristol. Backwell itself is a village with a strong sense of community and the school is located next door to the leisure centre with swimming pool. Other nearby towns include Nailsea, Yatton and Portishead (listed in the top 10 suburbs in the UK) and staff live in locations such as these or in Bristol itself. The South West is a beautiful part of the world with excellent links to London and the North. Devon, Cornwall and Wales are within easy reach and Bristol Airport is only 3 miles from Backwell.
Arranging a visit to Backwell School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@backwellschool.net.
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