Head of Mathematics
Park High School, Stanmore, HA7 1PLThis job expired on 12 March 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
12 March 2021 at 10am
Date listed
11 February 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- View all Mathematicsjobs
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Outer London Pay Scale + TLR1D £14,030
Additional allowances
TLR 1D
Head of Mathematics job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Head of Mathematics who wants to join and lead an excellent department. This post is suitable for someone who would like to widen their experience, someone who will embrace the opportunities of working in a Leading Edge school. This post offers real opportunities for professional and career development.
The successful candidate will lead a strong team of 13 staff, all of whom are qualified mathematicians. In addition to the Head of Department and Second in Department there are two further post holders within the department.
Mathematics is taught in seven purpose built rooms, each incorporating an interactive whiteboard and data projector.
In Years 7, 8 and 9 students are taught in mixed ability groups. In Years 10 and 11 students are taught in parallel groups, apart from two higher sets in each half-year band. At Key Stage 4 students follow the Edexcel Linear course and results are outstanding.
At Key Stage 5, 70% of all Year 12 and 13 students study A level mathematics and follow the Edexcel A level course. The school is in the top twenty percent of schools nationally for the number of female students who choose to study A Level mathematics
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 Park High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1543 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Park High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- s.malone@parkhighstanmore.org.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8952 2803
Park High School is a fantastic place to work and develop as a teacher, and a leader. We would love you to come and join us!
We promote high achievement in a learning community.
We provide a stimulating and caring environment so that all members of the school can grow in knowledge, skills, understanding and character and achieve to the best of their ability.
We have a strong sense of purpose. We encourage our students to be enthusiastic about learning and positive about the future; to have high self-esteem and be confident and successful in what they do; to have understanding and respect for others; to have the ability and desire to further their own development and contribute to the society in which we live.
We believe in equality of opportunity and in celebrating success of all kinds.
“Teachers have outstanding subject knowledge and use imaginative and stimulating resources. They are very skilful at showing students how to work independently and think for themselves and at giving them time to work together and share their understanding.” Ofsted
Arranging a visit to Park High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.malone@parkhighstanmore.org.uk.
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