Lead Practitioner of Mathematics
Bishop Barrington School A Sports with Mathematics College, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6LAThis job expired on 26 April 2019 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2019
Closing date
26 April 2019 at 1am
Date listed
18 March 2019
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Main pay range 6, £23,720 to £34,665
Additional allowances
TLR 2b
Lead Practitioner of Mathematics job summary
We seek to appoint a well-qualified, dynamic and inspirational Lead Practitioner of Mathematics who has high aspirations and the enthusiasm, energy and commitment to work with our successful, supportive Mathematics team and across the School. We strive to develop the very best practice in teaching and learning and create inspirational learning experiences for all of our students. The successful candidate would, likewise, be committed to the development of themselves and others. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the passion and enthusiasm to contribute to the development of our innovative and exciting curriculum, striving for outstanding progress at every level.
Applications are invited from inspirational teachers who can demonstrate:
• The ability to play a key role in the development of the Mathematics department alongside the newly appointed Strategic Leader, with the skills and vision to make a significant impact on raising the quality of teaching and learning
• Experience of playing a key role in the professional development of teachers (or NQTs, ITT) as a coach/mentor within the Mathematics department and across the school is desirable
• Enthusiasm and passion for the subject, alongside the ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential
• An innovative approach to teaching and learning and modeling excellence in the classroom
• Proficiency in planning, assessment and target setting so that all children make good or better progress
• A proven track record of success at Key Stage 4
• A commitment to raising achievement and standards
• Hold a relevant teaching qualification and QTS
• Recent experience/knowledge of teaching Mathematics at Key Stages 3 and 4
• Knowledge of developments of Mastery in Mathematics is desirable
Bishop Barrington School can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with a collaborative leadership team that is passionate about the progress and development of every student.
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. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.
For further information about the role and to download an application form, please visit www.bishopbarrington.net
Send your completed application, with a 1500 word covering letter, for the attention of Mr Mike Bennett, Head Teacher, to the above address or email to: mike.bennett@bishopbarrington.net
If you would like more information about the role then please contact Mrs Sarah Galvin at sarah.galvin@bishopbarrington.net
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.
About Bishop Barrington School A Sports with Mathematics College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 762 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- mike.bennett@bishopbarrington.net
School location
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