Teacher of Mathematics
Parklands High School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1LLThis job expired on 20 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2023
Closing date
20 March 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 February 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, permanent. Hours of work are as detailed in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to U3 depending on expereience. Applications from ECT welcome.
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a teacher of Mathematics with excellent qualifications, who is enthusiastic anddynamic with a strong ambition to further improve our provision. We are looking for a colleague who will work collaboratively with the team, is receptive to innovative practices, and is an inspirational and motivational practitioner. You will also be expected to take an active role in all aspects of the work of the Mathematics department and the school, which is at an exciting stage in its continuing improvement journey.
We desire someone whowill impart a love of Mathematics to students of all abilities and backgrounds. New ideas and initiatives are warmly welcomed. A sense of humour and the ability to be a team player are vital.
The successful candidate will:
- be an excellent teacher
- be a strategic and innovative thinker
- be committed to raising achievement and levels of progress for all learners
- be focused on improving teaching and learning
- be able to inspire and motivate students and colleagues
- be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- have excellent subject knowledge
- have experience of quality assurance processes (desirable but not essential)
What the school offers its staff
This position would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT.
Mathematics is one of our most successful departments in the school thanks to excellent leadershipand a continuous focus on teaching and learning. We have been part of the Ark Maths Mastery Programme for 5 years, which has supported us in developing subject expertise of both new and established teaching staff and has had a positive impact on students’ enjoyment and confidence in maths.
You will receive high quality, comprehensive CPD and support from your colleagues who will coachand guide you through any continued professional development. Parklands has a bespoke ECT/RQT programme in place and staff also benefit from access to the UK’s leading provider of corporate healthcare cash plans provided by UK Healthcare and out of hours access to our gym facilities, Cyclesolutions bike to work scheme and retail discounts with local businesses. We also have an excellent staff social network which has previously included quiz nights and theatre trips, as well as yoga and sewing classes and performances by the staff choir!
Parklands High School is a popular, over-subscribed and high-achieving school. This is anopportunity to work in a friendly, supportive, well-resourced and forward-looking environment.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Parklands High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1120 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Parklands High School website
- Email address
- vardern@parklandsacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01257 264596
Parklands High School is a high-achieving 11 - 16 mixed comprehensive standalone academy.
Arranging a visit to Parklands High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vardern@parklandsacademy.co.uk.
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