Teacher of Mathematics

Teacher of Mathematics, Trafford

The Board of Governors and Headteacher are looking for exceptional professionals and are looking to appoint the absolute best - people with a track record in significantly raising attainment through outstanding teaching or people who have the potential to be outstanding teachers or leaders. The young people we work with deserve nothing less.

Stretford High is a non-selective, 11-16 Co Educational International School. The school is an outstanding ITT provider (MMU), holds Consultant School Status and works in partnership with Lancashire County Cricket Club and Manchester United Foundation. We are committed to ensuring that the young people we have a privilege to work with are prepared for a changing world. The school is situated in between Old Trafford Football and Cricket Grounds at the gateway to the City of Manchester and is adjacent to a College of Further Education. It is located close to the city metro link and is a short distance from the prestigious Media City development.

To help us to achieve this goal we try to balance academic work with a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, and we value sporting and cultural achievement equally. We also have a team of dedicated and highly talented professionals, who are committed to high expectations for our learners. We have a commitment to developing student leaders, who are bidding to become the leaders of their generation. Additionally, the School Board of Governors is made up of leading local figures and parents who are working hard to ensure the highest quality education for our community.

Young people have a wonderful opportunity to learn how to shine and then achieve at Stretford High School. We are passionate about potential and are considered to be a very caring school; where relationships are very strong between young people and teachers. Our website gives you a greater insight into our school, a school where people matter. If you are interested in a school that is small enough to be recognised in, but big enough for children to flourish, come and speak with us about how you can impact the achievement of the young people at Stretford High School.

We are looking for enthusiastic graduates to teach across the school to GCSE level. The successful candidates will be appointed to raise achievement through consistently good or better teaching to ensure that young people leave Stretford High School with the necessary skills and qualifications to be able to succeed. Candidates should share the common values of the school, be dedicated, organised and totally committed to raising achievement. The school is particularly interested in candidates who work collaboratively, innovatively and who give their time and energy to leading co-curricular activities.

What are we looking for:

• Hold a relevant first degree/equivalent with PGCE and QTS or education degree/equivalent & QTS.
• Have evidence of skills in engaging, motivating and inspiring young people aged 11-16 and adults to learn.
• Have evidence of skills in accelerating learning, coaching teaching, managing informative and laser like assessment.
• Have an outstanding teaching track record/or promising ITT performance
• Share our common values.

What the school can offer you:

• 780 friendly, engagingly enthusiastic, exceptionally talented young people to work with.
• A track record in developing teachers and leaders to be leaders of their field.
• An exceptionally dedicated, experienced and supportive team of professionals.
• Unique, localised induction training. 
• A Vibrant location - close to Manchester City Centre, Media City, Old Trafford.
• £3.7 Million Sport and Performing Arts development 2012.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply to join Stretford High School and contribute towards its exciting future; please see the website for further details www.stretfordhigh.com

Applicants should send to school.

• A fully completed application form
• A letter of application identifying suitability for and potential impact in the role.

Letters should be addressed to the Headteacher and presented on no more than 2 sides of A4, Arial font size 11 please. Please do not send CV's as these will not be considered in the shortlisting process.

Post or Email applications are acceptable. All applications should be emailed to hadshead@stretfordhigh.com or posted for the attention of The Headteacher; Mr J Haseldine, Stretford High School, Great Stone Road, Stretford, Greater Manchester, M32 0XA. Please clearly mark your envelope or email header with the role title you are applying for.

Deadline for applications is Noon Tuesday 22nd April 2014. Shortlisting and contact for references will take place on Wednesday/ Thursday 23rd and 24th April 2014. Interviews and assessment activities are scheduled to commence in the week beginning 28th April 2014.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, therefore references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and appointments will be made subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service checks.