Head of Maths and Computing
Ansford Academy, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7JJThis job expired on 17 April 2023
Start date details
01/09/2023 or before
Closing date
17 April 2023 at 9am
Date listed
13 March 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
Subjects
- Computing, Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main - Upper
Additional allowances
TLR1a
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualified Teacher Status - Essential
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent - Essential
Degree in a relevant subject - Essential
Strong leader in the delivery of excellence in teaching and learning - Essential
Ability to inspire, set clear direction and motivate staff - Essential
Focused on standards and positive outcomes - Essential
Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variety of situations and people - Essential
Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team - Essential
Ability to stay calm when facing a challenge and to strive to find solutions.
What the school offers its staff
Comprehensive training through the National College
Employee Wellbeing Service
Teachers Pension
Working in a beautiful rural campus
Further details about the role
The role will give you the opportunity to lead the development of Maths and Computing in the Academy.The overriding ethos within the Department is that all students should be expected to do their best no matter what ability level they might have, whilst maintaining high standards of behaviour. A strong element of our teaching is supporting students to achieve this through high quality teaching.
In Ansford Academy every member of staff is able to contribute to shaping the future development of key areas of school life and we welcome applications from staff keen to progress their careers and who are committed to improving the lives of our young people. Primarily, we want to appoint a candidate who loves working in education, with all of its challenges and rewards, and wants to make a difference to the lives of the young people we hold in our care. Given that you will be leading the development of Maths and Computing at the Academy, a passion for the subject and an understanding of how to structure and deliver a successful curriculum will be key attributes. The successful candidate will be an authentic leader who is committed to working collaboratively, with optimism and hope.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ansford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Ansford Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 543 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Ansford Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@ansford.net
- Phone number
- 01963 350895
Ansford is an inclusive school of around 600 students where the whole child is valued and striving for positive relationships, as well as challenge, are at the heart of our work. We are at an exciting time in our development journey and the school is well positioned to continue improving so that we can offer our young people the very best educational experience that we can, with every student enabled and supported to achieve the very best they are capable of, whatever their starting point.
Arranging a visit to Ansford Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@ansford.net.
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