Director of Maths Vacancy
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Start date September 2024.
We are seeking to appoint a curriculum director to lead our mathematics team from September 2024 on a full-time permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our popular and successful 11-18 school, providing high quality education for 1420 students (200+ in the sixth form). The school is situated on the northern edge of the city of Derby in a very pleasant setting overlooking the Kedleston Hall National Trust estate. We work as a great team together and are committed to the continuing professional development of all colleagues.
The successful candidate will join an established and supportive mathematics department at an exciting time. Through high quality teaching and learning, good communication, consistency and mutual respect, the maths faculty work collaboratively as a team to raise student expectations and maximise achievement. We foster in students an enthusiasm and passion for the subject, inspiring pupils and instilling a desire to succeed and achieve their full potential and beyond in a supportive environment. A Level maths is a very popular subject.
The faculty consists of ten mathematics specialists and whilst there is a wealth of expertise in the department, we constantly look to further improve the quality of teaching and learning. We embrace, evaluate and develop new initiatives and have an embedded ethos of sharing good practice.
The director of mathematics will be responsible for securing high standards of teaching and learning in maths to enable achievement, progress and enjoyment for all students. As a highly valued school leader, the successful candidate will benefit from leadership development as well as having significant influence on whole school decision making.
We are looking for a teacher with a proven track record of strong teaching and a commitment to continued professional learning and development. The successful candidate will have experience of leading curriculum/learning initiatives and will be driven to make a positive impact on students’ experience of learning at Woodlands. In return we offer a friendly and supportive working environment where relationships between staff and students are very positive.
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Closing date for applications is 9am Monday 26th February with interviews provisionally taking place by 8th March 2024. Completed applications can be sent to k.challands@woodlands.derby.sch.uk. An email will be sent to confirm receipt.
Allestree Woodlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out for shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
