Head of Mathematics - Kendrick School
Kendrick School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BNThis job expired on 12 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
12 February 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- 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 - 1.0FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,000 - £43,685
Additional allowances
£3,017 TLR allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Required for September 2023, a well-qualified and enthusiastic Subject Leader of Mathematics at this successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in Reading. Mathematics is taught throughout the school with a significant number of students choosing to study Mathematics and Further Mathematics at A Level and beyond.
Graded ‘Outstanding’in its recent OFSTED inspection in November 2022, Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement.
The recent Ofsted report, November 2022 stated: “Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary both in lessons and around the school. They respect and exemplify the values within the school pledge. Pupils love being here. Attendance is high, pupils are punctual, and lessons are free from any low-level disruption”
This is a unique opportunity to lead a large Mathematics department in an outstanding school. The position would suit a teacher ready to take on a key departmental leadership position or someone who is interested in developing their career in a successful and established department with an excellent track record.
The successful candidate needs to demonstrate passion for their subject, and the confidence to lead a large department and represent this key subject area at senior leadership level. The individual needs to be enthusiastic, hard-working and committed to the values of the school with empathy and understanding of students’ learning needs.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with energy and vision to join the school, lead this department and be a member of our Extended Senior Leadership Team, contributing and participating in whole school development
Further details and an application form can be downloaded from the school website - https://www.kendrick.reading.sch.ukor obtained by emailing Amanda Emberson-Powney aemberson@kendrick.reading.sch.uk
Closing date: 9am Friday 3rd February 2023 (we reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate becomes available).
Interviews: Wednesday 8th February 2023
Kendrick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. Kendrick School is an Equal Opportunity employer
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 Kendrick School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 865 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Kendrick School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hnb@highdown.reading.sch.uk
Kendrick School is an 11-18 selective girls’ school with academy status situated in the centre of Reading. Kendrick has an impressive record of the highest academic standards and achievements and is acknowledged as being one of the very best state schools in the country; it is a centre of excellence for girls’ education and an outstanding school. Year on year Kendrick has been acknowledged for being in the top 5% of schools in the country in terms of progress of students between KS2 and KS4, using the Progress 8 measure.
Arranging a visit to Kendrick School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hnb@highdown.reading.sch.uk.
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