Head of Mathematics
Penryn College, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8PZThis job expired on 3 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
3 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
25 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to UP3
Additional allowances
TLR1B of £11,440
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an inspirational Head of Mathematics with superb leadership skills and a proven track record to lead this successful and important department in taking its next step with curriculum development.
You will need to be a dynamic and forward-thinking Teacher of Maths or Second in Department looking for the next step in your career. You will have a track record of excellent classroom practice, be committed to high standards of learning and student progress - with the energy and vision to build on current progress - and have ambitions for yourself and our school.
The Maths department currently comprises nine maths teachers, three of whom are part-time, a member of the Senior Leadership Team, and one numeracy teaching assistant.
This a full time, permanent position to start on 1st September 2024 with a TLR1B worth £11,440 for the Head of Department role.
The closing date for completed application forms is 3rd May 2024 at 9.00am. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 6th May 2024.
Please return the completed application form, along with a covering letter to: vacancies@penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk or post to HR Office, Penryn College, Kernick Road, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8PZ.
What the school offers its staff
The health and wellbeing of our entire school community, including staff, is of utmost importance to us. We have a dedicated Mental Health Lead and a number of employees at the school who are mental health trained to support staff and students alike.
Our Staff Wellbeing Team strive to organise a number of activities in and outside of school, including craft workshops, sports activities, and more. We also have a Workload Wellbeing Team that work to ensure the school is always considerate of staff members’ work-life balance.
We actively encourage staff to take part in the many continuing professional development (CPD) workshops and classes we operate at Penryn College, helping to strengthen and/or develop new skills.
Additionally, we are firm believers in working in partnerships. We have strong links with the University, a long established partnership with a large group of primaries and we are part of the ‘Creativity Collaboratives Programme’, funded by the Arts Council England, testing and evaluating a range of innovative practices in teaching and learning. This has developed our strong, existing relationships with local primary schools and universities, providing many benefits for our staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and as such our school aims to create the safest environment within which every student has the opportunity to achieve.
In accordance with our policies, we are unable to process applications via CV. Only applications made on a fully completed Penryn College application form will be considered.
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About Penryn College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1147 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Penryn College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01326 372379
We’re a lively, thriving school, and we pride ourselves on offering the very best for our students.
We cater for children and young people aged 11-16 who live in Penryn and the surrounding villages of Constantine, Flushing, Mabe, Mawnan Smith, Mylor, Perranwell and Ponsanooth. Students also join us from Falmouth and other outlying villages and towns.
Our PAN (published admission number) for each year group is 210, but the occupational capacity is slightly different for each one. Currently, we are oversubscribed in all year groups.
Originally, Penryn College opened in Falmouth in 1957, and was moved to its present site in 1961. Since that time, there has been a programme of continuous improvement and updating of buildings/classrooms. Our biggest development was the opening of our £24 million College building in 2008.
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