Academy@Worden
Location
Leyland, Lancashire | United Kingdom
Job description
Due to the growth and expansion of the school from September 2024, the Governors are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, energetic, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher, with a real passion for all aspects of Mathematics, to join this core department.
Worden is a small but oversubscribed school and this position would suit an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge.
The department have been following a Mathematics Mastery curriculum for 8 years and both the school and department are committed to developing the concrete, pictoral and abstract teaching concepts of Maths.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Maths and Second in Maths and the rest of the department to develop independent learning, thinking, literacy, numeracy and the love of Maths in order to maintain the already high standards and drive further improvement.
If you are a committed professional, enjoy a challenge and are passionate about raising standards and making a difference, you are the person we want working with us.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an outstanding practitioner
- Have a proven track record of success and sustained pupil attainment
- Have the ability to inspire and enthuse pupils to achieve the highest possible standards
In return Worden will offer:
- An environment where staff are encouraged to undertake NPQ qualifications
- An environment where high quality research led CPD is undertaken
- An environment where CPD is NEVER refused
- An environment where unnecessary workload is abolished
- A school where local authority terms and conditions are honoured
- A school where staff are supported in all respects by the SLT
Worden is a comprehensive Converter Academy that has a proven track record of sustained improvement and growth. In January 2020 the school underwent its second consecutive, and successful, section 8 inspection. Erica Sharman, HMI, confirmed that Academy@Worden continues to be a good school. She also highlighted ‘that we have a strong and enthusiastic leadership team who have brought about improvement in all areas of the curriculum, including pupils’ personal development. Leaders have improved outcomes for pupils in the GCSE examinations. The progress that pupils make by the time they leave Year 11 is now higher than the national average’.
Worden is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and appointment will be subject to receipt of suitable references, qualifications and identity checks.
Closing date: 20th March 2024 at 3pm
Interviews: WC 25th March 2024
More Information can be found at
Application forms and covering letter can be emailed to the Head's PA [email protected]
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Essential Qualifications - Degree in a relevant subject.
- PGCE or equivalent.
- Qualified teacher status (QTS) or ability to work in secondary schools (QTLS).
Desirable Qualifications - Recent Inset in subject related issues.
- A relevant professionally recognised leadership qualification (e.g. NCSL LFTM, Leadership Pathways) or the willingness to undertake one.
Essential Experience - An effective teacher with a proven track record of raising attainment with experience in teaching all ability groups.
- Ability to share their experience to sustain a curriculum which is sensitive to the needs of all children.
Desirable Experience - Involvement in whole school/departmental development and improvement.
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For an informal discussion please contact: Headteacher - Mr A Hammersley.
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