Head of Mathematics

'The school has a stimulating and vibrant atmosphere, enhanced by an increasingly relevant and challenging curriculum which effectively supports student's spiritual, moral, social and cultural development' Ofsted 2013

Darton College is a successful 11-16 school which serves the communities of Darton and Kexborough and is within easy reach of Leeds, Wakefield and surrounding areas, located minutes from J38 of the M1. Our exceptional new build campus provides cutting edge technology and striking facilities which have the potential to empower both students and staff to reach and exceed all expectations.

Having recently been judged as a 'good' school by Ofsted (2013, we are on a rapid journey to becoming an outstanding inclusive learning community and our new Head of Mathematics is central to this vision.

Our facilities are leading both regionally and nationally. However a school is much more than buildings and resources. We need talented and driven leaders at all levels within the college to ensure we can inspire, empower and accelerate outcomes for the young people we serve.

We believe this is an exciting opportunity to join Darton College. The appointment of our new Principal Kate Davies will see the next stage in Darton's journey to becoming an innovative and exceptional learning centred school. We have also recently recruited new maths practitioners within the department, owing to post holders securing promotions elsewhere. Therefore, this is a unique opportunity for an aspiring and ambitious practitioner to work with new and experienced staff who are looking for an inspirational leader.

You will be:

• An exceptional and inspirational Teacher of Mathematics with the knowledge and expertise to further develop the strategic leadership within the department
• A teacher who is looking for a role that can offer innovation and autonomy, sharing best practice both within mathematics, across school and opportunities to share practice in a wider field.
• Inspirational to colleagues and students -sharing best practice
• Experienced practitioners from both Primary and Secondary sectors, with upper Key Stage 2 experience being advantageous for this role if you are from a Primary setting

We can offer:

• A faculty and senior leadership team that will allow you to be innovative, proactive and play an active part in our school and local improvement
• Tailored CPD which will focus on developing you as a strategic leader and a college that will give you the opportunities to develop as a leader of the future
• A Maths faculty which welcomes new ideas  with energy and enthusiasm

In joining Darton College, you can expect a culture which has been described by Ofsted as 'dynamic and supportive' within a school with high expectations and a commitment to ensure every student achieves their potential.

If you are as excited by this opportunity as we are, we want to hear from you. Visits to the college are encouraged, and can be arranged by contacting Janice Young (PA to the Principal) at Darton College on 01226 382568 or by e-mailing jyoung@dartoncollege.co.uk.

The closing date for applications will be Friday 12th September 2014 at midday, with interviews to be confirmed.

To learn more about this exciting role and Darton College, visit www.dartoncollege.co.uk.

An enhanced disclosure from the DBS will be required for this post.

Darton College
Ballfield Lane,
Darton,
Barnsley,
S75 5EF
Principal: Kate Davies
NOR: 886