Head of Maths
Canon Slade School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3BP11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Summer Term 2025 (preferable), September 2025 would be considered for the right candidate
Closing date
26 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
11 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- 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: All year round
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650 - £49,084
Pay scale
- UPS T1 – T9
Additional allowances
TLR 1c - £12,035
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Duties:
- to be responsible and accountable for all aspects of the leadership and management of the department, with particular emphasis on the progress of all students and their achieving excellent results; the design and delivery of the curriculum, the quality of teaching and learning in every lesson in the department, dealing with matters of student behaviour and rewards; the leadership of the department team, celebrating excellence, dealing with less good performance, and ensuring high quality professional development for all.
- to take a leading role in the upholding and promoting of the Christian ethos of the school.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
- Is a well-qualified, highly motivated and enthusiastic Head of Department. They will require great organisational skills and demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Maths;
- Is someone who has an excellent track record in their own work and in leading and inspiring others;
- Is someone who is pupil centred and motivates pupils to strive for excellence;
- Is a leader with a strong ethos and vision, who demonstrates emotional intelligence, is solution focused and has the desire to continue the development of our strong team of staff;
- Is someone who is committed to their own professional development.
- Is an enthusiastic and innovative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to achieving high standards within a successful department
- Has a clear understanding of the characteristics of high-quality teaching and be able and willing to teach across the whole age and ability range
- Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues
- Understands that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom
- Demonstrates personal resilience and role model those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
- A supportive and encouraging staff team
- A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Fantastic facilities
Commitment to safeguarding
The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
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About Canon Slade School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1753 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Canon Slade School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01204 333343
Arranging a visit to Canon Slade School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk.
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