Head of Maths
Falmouth School, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4LHThis job expired on 1 March 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
1 March 2021 at 9am
Date listed
10 February 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3
Additional allowances
TLR of £8,291 per annum
Head of Maths job summary
The Roseland Multi-Academy Trust consists of three secondary and two primary schools. The Trust’s vision is “Where Everyone Succeeds” and we put our staff at the heart of everything we do to create a team spirit in our highly successful schools.
Are you an outstanding Maths practitioner and leader who is able to challenge the most-able students, support less confident learners and make learning inclusive and accessible to all? We are looking for an ambitious Head of Department who is innovative, creative, and ready to lead a highly successful, and well-established department.
The new leader must be able to promote an inclusive approach that raises aspirations and ambition of all young people. This unique opportunity offers the right candidate the chance to play a wide-ranging and integral role in a successful department at Falmouth School and across The Roseland Multi-Academy Trust. As a leader you will be highly skilled at managing and developing your team and ensure the department contributes to the overall success of the school.
All Falmouth School staff recently contributed to defining their staff cultures. We all subscribe to these cultures and we expect that any new member of staff would do too. The Falmouth School staff cultures are;
o I am considerate of others and support students and staff as best I can;
o I enjoy working at Falmouth and want to contribute towards its growth;
o I show empathy and consider the impact of my actions on everyone in our community;
o I am a team player and value the positive contribution made by every member of Team Falmouth;
o I am kind, open and considerate and value this from others;
o I am resilient and open to new ways of working to solve problems;
o I value everyone's contribution and believe that when we work together we will do our best;
o I set myself high standards and enjoy celebrating when others succeed;
o I act with integrity and honesty and aim to be a role model to students and staff;
o I promote a learning environment where everyone feels happy, safe and secure;
o I reflect on my practice and know it’s OK to ask for guidance;
o I love what I do and I am passionate about enriching the lives of young people.
If our ethos and cultures appeal to you and you can inspire our students and fellow colleagues, we look forward to receiving your application for this post. Our Ofsted inspection in 2019 does not reflect our current school or our rapid improvement journey. Our school has an inclusive environment where everyone feels able to participate and achieve their potential. We believe we can offer you a unique opportunity to be a key member of staff in a forward-looking, ever-improving school with a happy and supportive working environment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Falmouth School, part of The Roseland Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and online searches will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.
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About Falmouth School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 893 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Falmouth School website
- Email address
- vacancies@falmouthschool.net
- Phone number
- 01326 372386
Falmouth School is a friendly, inclusive and highly successful school of 980 students, including a growing Sixth Form. Our ethos is that students achieve their best when they enjoy their learning. We believe every student has a talent, and it is our duty to guide and support each individual on their journey towards greatness. We are proud to be an ambitious 11-18 school with an excellent sixth form in a beautiful setting that serves the historic and vibrant town of Falmouth.
Falmouth has been shaped and influenced by its strong connection to the sea. Combining a fascinating maritime heritage and modern creativity, Falmouth is one of the South West’s leading cultural and festival destinations. It is framed by Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) along the Helford and Fal Rivers and the Roseland Peninsula, located on the outstanding South West Coast Path, a magnet for walkers, picnickers and families alike.
Our school strive for passion for learning, thirst for knowledge and courage to embrace all challenges in learning with resolute determination. We expect everyone to be able to enjoy a learning environment that is disruption free and where exciting learning happens every minute of the day and we all pursue these highest standards: adults and students. We expect everyone to achieve their best every day and our sense of belonging is mighty as we are a ‘Falmouth Family’.
Falmouth School and Sixth Form is part of The Roseland Multi-Academy Trust, consisting of three secondary schools, two primary schools and a Teaching School Hub. The Trust’s mission is "to provide an outstanding education for our communities, where everyone succeeds" and we put our staff at the heart of everything we do to create a team spirit in our highly successful schools.
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