Head of Mathematics
Kirkburton Middle School
Kirklees
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2014
Job overview
Head of Mathematics, Kirklees
Ref: 3969
Kirkburton Middle School is a highly popular, ambitious school with 476 pupils on roll. The school is approximately six miles outside Huddersfield, in a semi-rural village setting, and is easily accessed by road from towns and cities in West and South Yorkshire.
Academic standards at the end of Year 8 are above average and there is a thriving programme of extra-curricular activities. The ethos of the school is a particular strength; welcoming, harmonious, inclusive and mutually supportive. Relationships between all members of the school community are excellent.
Following the retirement of our current Head of Maths, we are looking to appoint someone to lead this highly successful department from September 2014. We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who has excellent leadership skills, loves the subject and can inspire pupils and staff through their enthusiasm and passion in order to further drive our total commitment to school improvement. If you fit this description we want to hear from you!
To discuss the post in more detail or to arrange an informal visit, please contact the school, by phone or email. Application packs are available on the school website.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 23rd April. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 5th May 2014.
Kirklees Council - Striving To Achieve Equal Opportunities
KIRKBURTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Turnshaw Avenue
Kirkburton
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 0TJ
Tel: 01484 222737
Email: office@kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk
Headteacher: Mr G Johnson
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About Kirkburton Middle School
- Kirkburton Middle School
- Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield
- West Yorkshire
- HD8 0TJ
- United Kingdom
Our School
Kirkburton Middle School is a mixed, non-denominational academy middle school for pupils aged 10-13. We are a highly popular, oversubscribed and ambitious school with 510 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves in being a vibrant and inclusive school that is passionate about the continuous development of the `whole child’ within a middle school setting.
The three years between the ages of ten and thirteen are characterised by rapid physical, social and emotional change and are of great significance in the academic and social development of young people. Kirkburton Middle School provides a welcoming and secure environment in which pupils enter as young children and leave as confident young adults, each developing at the rate that is right for them. Academic standards at the end of Year 8 are above average and there is a thriving programme of extra-curricular activities. The ethos of the school is a particular strength: welcoming, harmonious, inclusive and mutually supportive. Relationships between all members of the school community are excellent.
In 2016, the school was proud to became part of the Mast Academy Trust, which also includes Shelley First School, Scissett Middle School and Birdsedge First School.
Our Vision
We aim to develop well rounded, confident and responsible individuals who have a love of learning and who always aspire to achieve their full potential. We do this by creating a safe, welcoming and vibrant environment where success is carefully is nurtured through support, challenge and excellence.
Our Core Values
All members of our school community strive to be-
Welcoming
Empathetic
Aspirational
Resilient
Enthusiastic
Knowledgeable
Motivated
Successful
Our Motto - Enjoying, Achieving, Succeeding Together
Enjoying –
We believe learning should be enjoyable for everybody but this doesn’t necessarily mean easy. Often the greatest pleasure in life comes from overcoming the biggest challenges.
Achieving –
We strive to ensure all pupils achieve highly regardless of background or starting point.
Succeeding Together –
We are a community which champions individuality and collaboration. We believe in the power of working together and respecting each other in order to achieve common goals.
Chris Taylor
Executive Headteacher
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