Head of Maths & Computing
William Lovell Church of England Academy, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 8AAThis job expired on 7 October 2024
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
7 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- 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: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Pay scale ISR 1- 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Curriculum Leadership
Lead and manage the development of an innovative and rigorous curriculums specifically tailored to the subject of Maths & Computing. Ensure the curriculum aligns with national standards and promotes deep learning experiences.
Academy Development
Take a proactive role in leading the development and implementation of academy-wide strategies aimed at enhancing teaching and learning outcomes, with a particular focus on the continuous improvement of pupil engagement and Maths.
Trust-wide Networking
Foster relationships and collaborate with colleagues across the trust to share best practices, resources, and professional learning opportunities, ensuring alignment with trust-wide goals and priorities for the subject
Professional Development
Take a leadership role in the professional growth and development of staff within Maths and Computing. Provide ongoing coaching and support to teachers to enhance their instructional practices and pedagogical skills.
Cross-Department Collaboration
Foster collaboration and coherence across subjects to enhance cross-curricular learning opportunities. Develop initiatives that promote interdisciplinary connections and integrate subject-specific themes and projects.
Student Achievement
Set high expectations for student achievement and ensure all learners are provided with the necessary support and resources to succeed. Analyse data and implement targeted interventions to address student needs and improve outcomes. Ensure interventions for students are timely and effective across the department.
Subject Examination Coordination
Take the lead in coordinating external examination entries and assessments within subjects. Work closely with the Student Services Administrator and Data and Exams Officer to ensure smooth administration and compliance with examination regulations.
Cultural Capital
Lead the development of a curriculum that provides students with the cultural capital necessary to succeed in Maths & Computing. Ensure learning experiences are inclusive, diverse, and relevant to the backgrounds and experiences of all learners.
Positive Learning Environment
Collaborate with the leadership team to create a positive and engaging learning environment consistent with the academy's Behaviour Policy and Academy Development Plan. Foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement, whilst enhancing the outcomes of students through positive experiences and enrichment.
Core Purpose
The successful candidate will carry out the duties of the Teacher in accordance with the Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils, incorporating the National Curriculum requirements and in line with the curriculum policies of the school.
To facilitate, support and monitor the overall progress and development of all the pupils.
To foster a stimulating and creative learning environment and educational experience, which provides students with the opportunity to fulfil their individual potential, and is conducive to the good management of teaching and learning.
To share in the development of the school curriculum, courses and study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and their review.
To support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding children and have high regard for health and safety.
Responsibilities
Directing and supervising the work of Teaching Assistants.
Co-operation and liaison with other professionals, including fellow staff and colleagues from external agencies (for example, Specialist teachers, LAAT support services,
health professionals and social workers).
Generic Responsibilities
Teach pupils in their assigned group according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the students in school.
To use a variety of a delivery methods appropriate to students’ learning styles and the varying demands of the curriculum.
To provide a positive, conductive and safe learning environment, encouraging high standards in punctuality, presentation of work and relationships.
To support the school special needs policy on inclusion and to assist in the identification and teaching of children with special needs within the class.
To set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and maintain a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching, fostering positive relationships and implementing the school’s behaviour policy.
To play a full part in the life of the school and LAAT community, and promote its Christian ethos.
To follow and actively promote the school’s policies.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.
What the school offers its staff
We are on an aspirational journey under experienced and ambitious leadership. Our vision is to be the best version of ourselves in an environment designed to be rewarding, stimulating, and challenging so that students can actualise their potential. Our strong community creates a place of opportunity which allows its students to flourish, find expression, build strength of character, and make positive decisions when faced with adversity. This is guided and discovered through a rich pastoral system which makes a real difference to students lives.
Our alumni progress onto prestigious pathways that lead students access university, apprenticeships, and impressive chosen careers, contributing significantly to the world.
We are dedicated to building opportunities for all students to not only achieve the highest academic standards but also ensure that their unique personality, talents, and interests are nurtured and developed to the full. There is a synergy between developing a well-rounded individual and a strong academic record; students maximise their potential when nurtured in a positive and enriching learning environment.
Changes to, and investment in, the physical building and the environment saw us recruit some fantastic new members of teaching and support staff. All this, combined with William Lovell's distinctive Christian ethos and strong sense of community, mean that the future is very exciting for students at the school.
Our broad and balanced curriculum is complemented by an extensive range of enrichment activities such as creative arts, sports, music, student leadership and academic master classes, amongst many others.
As a Church of England school, our underpinning values, which are deep-rooted in the Christian story, are the driving force of our academy. They resonate through everything we do, creating an inclusive culture where all faiths are valued, everybody is shown and receives Respect, Truth is modelled and encouraged, Generosity is given without expectation to receive, Forgiveness is practised, and Justice is demonstrated.
Commitment to safeguarding
The LAAT Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an Enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About William Lovell Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 327 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- enquiries@williamlovell.laat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01205 480352
At William Lovell Church of England Academy, we strive to create an inclusive atmosphere with a family-feel, where strength of character goes hand in hand with academic achievement.
Every person is valued within our school. We empower and challenge all, encouraging and building one another up to become the best version of themselves.
Our aim is for all pupils and to have the widest possible life choices and we hope to inspire every member of the community to have a positive impact on the world around them. We trust that they have the power to make a difference.
Arranging a visit to William Lovell Church of England Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@williamlovell.laat.co.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Lincolnshire and Lincoln