Head of Mathematics

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Job Description

• Ixworth High School - Ixworth, IP31 2HS
• £47,185 - £52,074 per annum
• Full time
• Permanent
• Reference: 6569

Ixworth High School is a small, friendly secondary school located in the Suffolk village of Ixworth, it is around 10 minutes from the A14, 15 minutes from Bury St Edmunds, and 30 minutes from Ipswich. We have been oversubscribed in recent years, and are a popular school.

We have recently joined Sapientia Educational Trust with the benefits that a successful, knowledgeable and well resourced trust are able to offer, including CPD and support at all levels.

The school is currently a "good" school according to Ofsted, with an inspection from September 2019.

The role

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Mathematics at Ixworth High School. You will have a personal track record of success teaching GCSE Mathematics to pupils with a range of abilities, including those with SEN. We are looking for someone with either proven leadership responsibilities, or the potential to lead a successful faculty. They will have a passion for mathematics and a clear understanding of how students learn best, with the ability to lead, communicate and implement those strategies across the faculty.

We believe that success in any subject is down to a strong curriculum and consistent high quality delivery in the classroom through a thorough knowledge of learning theory. We have a wide-ranging enrichment offer and deliver the full national curriculum in KS3 and a wide range of GCSEs in KS4, including Statistics and Further Mathematics.

Candidates may be early in their careers, but the post is not suitable for ECTs. Teachers with experience as a second or deputy head of mathematics, or late entry teachers with leadership experience in other industries, are encouraged to apply.

To find out more:

Visits to our school are welcome, please contact us on 01359 234050 to arrange a tour or discussion.

How to apply:

Please read the job description (pdf) and recruitment information (pdf)

To apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/3B93qvP

Applications will be considered upon receipt, therefore early applications are encouraged.

Closing date: 9am, 21 October 2024.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education's "Keeping Children Safe in Education", references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

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