CURRICULUM LEADER OF MATHEMATICS

Location

Longridge High School
Preston Road , Longridge , Preston , Lancashire , PR3 3AR
Tel: 01772 782316
School website: www.lhs.lancs.sch.uk

Information

CURRICULUM LEADER: MATHEMATICS required Easter or September 2024
Main Professional Scale + TLR 1:2 

Are you passionate about Mathematics and determined to make ‘every pupil count’?

At Longridge High School we believe our pupils deserve the very best – ‘Excellence and ambition from all, for all.’  If you are an inspirational and enthusiastic leader who is committed to achieving the very best outcomes from pupils of all levels and ability, we would be delighted to hear from you. This position would suit an experienced or an aspiring leader who would like to work in a happy and successful school.

Our vision for Mathematics at Longridge High School is to ensure all pupils achieve their full potential. Mathematics is a creative and highly inter-connected discipline. It is essential to everyday life and has provided the solutions to some of history’s most intriguing problems. Pupils are encouraged to “be brave” and articulate their thoughts and ideas which will help them to discover that the journey is just as rewarding as the final answer. Our five-year common curriculum has a foundation of equality, inclusivity, and diversity.

We are looking for a committed leader who is passionate about Mathematics and teaching. Our pupils are highly motivated and keen to learn, and we want a leader who will instil in them a lifelong love of Mathematics.

We are looking for:

A person who really wants to make Mathematics the centre of the school.

A person who has the vision, drive, and motivation to further develop and improve the curriculum area.

A person who can design, implement, and monitor a highly ambitious and fully inclusive curriculum at both key stages.

An excellent teacher who believes every child has the potential to succeed in Mathematics through developing teaching and learning that challenges and inspires young people.

A school which is moving forwards and developing to provide an excellent education for all its pupils.

A Mathematics team that have a real passion for their curriculum area. 

We can provide:

A school which is moving forwards and developing to provide an excellent education for all its pupils.

A Mathematics team that have a real passion for their curriculum area.

A strong ethos of high expectations and aspirations, with improving results in GCSE Mathematics.

The opportunity to grow and develop within a committed and supportive environment.

A strong ethos of high expectations and aspirations, with improving results in GCSE Mathematics.

The opportunity to grow and develop within a committed and supportive environment.       

Closing date for applications:  12.00pm Monday 29th January 2024
Shortlisting: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Interviews:  Tuesday 6th February 2024

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.



More Information can be found at www.lhs.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

06/02/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

If you are this person, and if you want to make a difference to a child’s appreciation of Mathematics then please apply.

If this is you, then please apply:

On-line at www.lhs.lancs.sch.uk
E-mail the school on jobs@lhs.lancs.sch.uk  

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

www.lhs.lancs.sch.uk. Application Forms to be returned to jobs@lhs.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.