Head of Mathematics
St Bernard's Catholic High School, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9LEThis job expired on 5 March 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
5 March 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 February 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- View all Mathematicsjobs
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
Relocation Package available to the right candidate
Head of Mathematics job summary
Following the internal promotion of the current post holder, the Governors are seeking to appoint a Head of Mathematics to join our dedicated team of staff.
The post holder will provide strong leadership and management of our successful Department of Mathematics, including the development and implementation of strategies to promote high levels of academic achievement for all students and ensure the curriculum and
classroom pedagogy is of a high standard to support this aim.
This post is an excellent and exciting opportunity to lead a department which has continued to achieve excellent results over the last five years. The ideal candidate will either be someone who is currently a Second in Department/Key Stage Leader or Head of Department.
The ability to lead by example is essential. Their mission will be to lead teaching and learning across the department in order to effectively implement an innovative and well-considered curriculum: to achieve excellent opportunities and outcomes for our young people. Our Head of Mathematics will also be a member of our Extended Leadership Team, and will play a significant role in the wider running and direction of the school.
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 St Bernard's Catholic High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 715 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- mmckendry@stbernardsschool.uk
- Phone number
- 01229 814560
St Bernard’s is a successful Catholic comprehensive school and part of the Diocese of Lancaster, serving the community of Furness and on the edge of the Lake District National Park.
We are a well-resourced school with good results.
We are a school where students describe the school as a loving environment and where students behave in a mature and sensible way. They respect each other and their teachers and enjoy learning. We have a professional, enthusiastic and supportive team of staff with the capacity and commitment to raise student achievement and we also have supportive parents, Governors, Diocese and Local Authority.
St Bernard’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include completion of satisfactory employment vetting checks to include references, pre-employment health clearance, an approved Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and proof or right to work in the UK.
Arranging a visit to St Bernard's Catholic High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mmckendry@stbernardsschool.uk.
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