PERSON SPECIFICATION
Title: HEAD OF MATHEMATICS
Qualification criteria
* Qualified to at least degree level or professional equivalent
* Qualified to teach and work in the U.K.
Experience
* Evidence of raising attainment in the subject
* Evidence of improved practice following feedback
* Teaching in the secondary age sector
Behaviours
Teaching
* Up to date with latest pedagogy, curriculum developments and assessment requirements
* Excellent classroom teacher with a genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student
* Effective behaviour management, with clear boundaries, praise, rewards and sanctions
* Good planning, organisational and communication skills
* Resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement for all students
* Commitment to regular ongoing professional development to improve practice
* A role model to students, parents and other staff
* Alignment to the Shipston High School ethos and vision
* Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
Other
* An excellent health and attendance record
* A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
Please see attached candidate brief for full Job Description
* We reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner if necessary and interview on receipt of applications. Candidates are encouraged to return their application as soon as possible.
What the school offers its staff
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher with a commitment to academic excellence and high standards. The successful applicant will have a good knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Mathematics at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 and will be able to demonstrate excellent pedagogy.
The mathematics department is highly successful. At GCSE in 2025, 78% gained 9 to 4 grades, notably ahead of the national average. Students make excellent progress in the department. The department is at the forefront of implementing recent curriculum and assessment changes; they are an effective unit. The successful candidate will be joining a strong and supportive team, and will be able to work with an outstanding senior leadership team to further develop provision. The vacancy is ideal for an energetic and forward thinking teacher looking to develop their career.
Commitment to safeguarding
Shipston High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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