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Assistant Head (Pastoral Care and Literacy)

Assistant Head (Pastoral Care and Literacy)

King's College London Mathematics School

London

Salary:
£40,000 - £45,000
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/09/15 if possible, else 02/11/15
Apply by:
5 June 2015

Job overview

King’s College London Mathematics School (KCLMS) is for highly motivated students aged 16-19 with a particular aptitude and enthusiasm for mathematics. The school is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher to help to realise the vision and ambitions of the school. The Assistant Head (Pastoral Care and Literacy) will lead on all matters relating to the welfare and well-being of students, and will also be responsible for aspects of the curriculum, in particular developing literacy across the school. A significant vehicle for the development of literacy will be the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), and their teaching responsibilities will revolve around guiding students through these projects.

All students at KCLMS study A-levels in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics, an AS-level in either Computing or Economics, and have the opportunity to complete an EPQ. This represents an exciting opportunity for an innovative leader and teacher to work in a specialist environment with enthusiastic, high-attaining students.

This post represents an interesting opportunity for a teacher of the arts, the humanities or the social sciences to bring their skills to a highly motivated group of students. The successful candidate will have strong academic credentials and a proven record of outstanding teaching. A vital qualification will be that they share the vision of the school to help talented and motivated young people find challenge and excitement in a curriculum that fosters intellectual growth and curiosity.

For more details or an application pack, please visit www.kcl.ac.uk/mathsschool.

King’s College London Mathematics School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure through the DBS.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday 5 June.
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt. The last date for interviews will be Friday 12 June.

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About King's College London Mathematics School

King’s College London Mathematics School is a state school for students aged 16-19 with a particular aptitude and enthusiasm for mathematics. It was opened in September 2014 by King’s College London in response to the government’s programme to improve the supply of good mathematicians, engineers, physicists and computer scientists into our best universities, and aims to provide challenging and stimulating teaching by outstanding teachers, especially for students who would otherwise not have access to this quality of teaching. The school is committed to developing well-rounded young people and engages students in a rich extended curriculum that enables their personal development alongside their academic development.

King’s College London Mathematics School’s has 140 students split between year 12 and year 13. There is a selective admissions procedure involving a mathematics aptitude assessment as well as an interview. The process favours candidates for whom the school is likely to make the greatest impact on their futures. The school is based in Lambeth, within walking distance of Lambeth North and Waterloo stations.

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Applications closed