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This job expired on 28 September 2020

  • Job start date

    1 January 2021

  • Closing date

    28 September 2020 at 11:59am

  • Date listed

    16 September 2020

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Full time

Full-time equivalent salary

TLR 1.2 (£9926)

Head of Maths job summary

Duties and responsibilities as a Head of Subject are numerous but in main, we are seeking to appoint someone who: • Can lead development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies within the Math’s Department. • Day to day management, control and operation of course provision within the department, including effective deployment of staff and physical resources, including technicians and other support staff linked to the department. • Work with colleagues to formulate aims, objectives and strategic plans for the department which have coherence and relevance to the needs of students and to the aims, objectives and strategic plans of the school. • Lead and manage the business planning function of the department and to ensure that the planning activities of the department reflect the needs of students within the subject area, SIP/DIP and the aims and objectives of the School. • Has real enthusiasm for their subject and a commitment to teaching Maths • Teaches engaging and challenging lessons that promote students’ abilities to learn independently and to respond effectively to feedback • Believes that Maths plays an important role to play in the development of students’ skills, knowledge and understanding • Is able to instill in students a love of Math’s • Recognises the value of learning beyond the classroom in enhancing the understanding and experience of the world in which we live; • Is keen to work in a school which is held in high esteem by its parents and who want further to extend this reputation for excellence • Is prepared to accept and endorse the aims and policies of the school as outlined in the accompanying documentation We offer: • A professional learning culture that is highly focused on developing your teaching craft • A well-equipped, modern learning environment that includes a new £8 million teaching block • A strong community ethos built through a small School System, with each School retaining a strong sense of identity • A ‘stage not age’ attitude to career development opportunities • A school that provides rich opportunities for extra-curricular activities including the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, team sports, dramatic performances and an internationally acclaimed School Band

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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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 The Burton Borough School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1144 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
The Burton Borough School website
Email address
kay.mcclean@taw.org.uk
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Burton Borough is a vibrant and inclusive mixed Comprehensive School of 1157 students, situated on the Shropshire/ Staffordshire border within the pleasant market town of Newport. We were awarded the Gold Mental Health Award from the Carnegie School of Mental Health in April 2019 and are the first school in England to be recognised by Public Health England for the work we do in this area. Our location provides easy access to/ from Shrewsbury, Stafford, Telford and Wolverhampton. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the school.

Arranging a visit to The Burton Borough School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kay.mcclean@taw.org.uk.

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