Mathematics - Assistant Leader of Learning

High Expectations, Challenge and Opportunity

• Do you have a passion for learning and creativity?
• Do you want to work in a school where students are challenged and supported to excel?
• Do you want to work in departments with excellent results?
• Do you want to work in a school that rewards excellent teachers?
• Do you want to gain experience in middle leadership?

Required for January 2015; an enthusiastic mathematics teacher to join a highly successful department that challenges and supports students to make progress that consistently exceeds national figures.

For the last 3 years over 70 % of students have achieved an A*-C grade in mathematics.

We welcome applications from all qualified mathematics specialists that can demonstrate high levels of creativity and innovation. The ideal candidate will be emotionally intelligent, highly motivated and will be willing to take measured risks to deliver an exciting and engaging curriculum that develops students' thinking skills. Our new Pay Policy will reward outstanding teachers with enhanced pay awards.

We are a comprehensive school and students make outstanding progress, with key stage 2-4 value added placing us in the sixth percentile nationally. The Department of Education Performance tables rank Wrotham School 3rd out of 55 similar schools for student performance at GCSE. In 2009 Ofsted judged the school as 'good' with many 'outstanding' features. In 2014 66% of students achieved 5 ACEM. Our vision is to become the first non-selective school in Kent to achieve 100% 5 A*-C with English and mathematics.

Situated only 5 minutes from the M26 and M20, these excellent transport links enable staff to travel from East Kent, Surrey and South London.

To apply please complete the application form available on our website, and write a letter of application of no more than two sides of A4 explaining how your skills, experience and aspirations meet the requirements of this role.

Wrotham School and its staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you would like to discuss the post with the Headteacher or arrange a visit to the school please contact Rachel Martin, the Headteacher's PA on 01732 884207 or office@wrotham.kent.sch.uk.

Closing date: Monday 13th October 2014 at noon.
Interview date: Thursday 16th October 2014.

Wrotham School
Borough Green Road
Wrotham
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN15 7RD
Tel: 01732 884207
Headteacher: Matthew Wright MA
office@wrotham.kent.sch.uk
www.wrothamschool.com