Director of Learning for Maths
Thomas Becket Catholic School
Northamptonshire
- Salary:
- Negotiable & TLR1b £9,102
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2014
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2014
Job overview
Director of Learning for Maths, Northamptonshire
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and forward thinking colleague to lead our Maths Faculty
If you are able to:-
- Inspire, motivate and develop our students.
- Sustain our school focus upon raising the achievement of every student in our care.
- Exude a passion for Maths and its application to student learning and the wider world of work.
- Be willing to share and develop good practice, not only in the Maths faculty but across all areas of our school.
- Lead a dynamic Maths teaching team through exciting curriculum development which will enrich students' experience of Maths.
This key role will be part of our extended leadership team. The department is located in a suite of rooms each equipped with an interactive whiteboard and data projector. This post would suit an aspiring or experienced middle leader and would be excellent preparation for a senior leadership role.
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references as part of the Safer Recruitment Policy. All staff to uphold the core values and Catholic ethos of the School. Further details and an application form are available from Mrs Jan Hayes at ( janh@thomasbecket.org.uk ) during term time and the school website at www.thomasbecket.org.uk and the CES website http://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/index.php/schools/application -forms for application forms at all other times. A lesson observation will be carried out as part of the interview process.
Closing date : Tuesday 22nd April 2014
Interviews will be held during week commencing Monday 28th April
Becket Way,
Kettering Road North,
Northampton,
NN3 6HT
Tel: 01604 493211
Fax: 01604 497300
Email: janh@thomasbecket.org.uk
Website: www.thomasbecket.org.uk
Principal : Mrs Yvonne Lucey
About Thomas Becket Catholic School
- Thomas Becket Catholic School
- Becket Way, Kettering Road North, Northampton
- Northamptonshire
- NN3 6HT
- United Kingdom
Thomas Becket Catholic School is a mixed Roman Catholic secondary school for 11- to 18-year-olds in Northampton. There are currently around 846 students in attendance. The sixth form offers pupils the chance to study AS, A-Level and BTEC qualifications.
Thomas Becket Catholic School achieved its best ever exam results at GCSE and A-Level in 2016, making it one of the top co-educational schools in Northampton.
Headteacher
Paul McCahill
Values and vision
The core values of Thomas Becket Catholic School focus on the personal development of individual pupils. The school community actively encourages prayer and challenges students to grow in their faith while valuing justice, respect and compassion.
Physical education is an integral part of the curriculum at the secondary school. Pupils are encouraged to play sport to help develop leadership skills, maintain fitness and increase confidence and self-esteem.
Ofsted report
“The sixth form is good. Students make good progress and are well supported in their studies.”
“Students’ achievement is good in English. They are taught well in this subject, and this aspect of subject leadership is strong.”
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