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Head of Mathematics Faculty

Head of Mathematics Faculty

Hammersmith Academy

Hammersmith and Fulham

Salary:
TLR1D
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
5 May 2015

Job overview

Hammersmith Academy, a new state-of-the-art Academy specialising in Creative & Digital Media and IT, is a truly comprehensive, fair-banded Academy where staff “are committed to getting the best outcomes for students”. We were judged to be a good school with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2013. We have since travelled even further and are confident of achieving outstanding results, an outstanding learning experience for our students and an outstanding judgment in our next Ofsted.

Due to the promotion of our previous Head of Faculty to Assistant Head, we are seeking to appoint an experienced candidate to further develop our outstanding provision as well as the standards achieved so far in mathematics. You will build on our renowned reputation for delivering innovative and creative use of mathematics.

As the new Head of Faculty you will bring your experience and add value to our students development, especially with our year 10 cohort that has already achieved 54% A*-C and 70% A*-D in an externally marked GCSE in Jan 2015.

As a key member of our Middle Leadership Team, you will benefit from:

  • comprehensive Middle Leadership development programme which includes opportunities to access NPQML, NPQSL, Teaching Leaders and Future Leaders
  • opportunities to lead on whole school projects
  • opportunities to collaborate with our partner schools including SPGS and Thomas Telford School and our sponsors WCIT (‘The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists’) and the Mercers
  • the opportunity to shape the vision and curriculum in our core specialism.

Hammersmith Academy offers:

  • exciting career opportunities
  • an excellent reputation in the local community
  • a dedicated and enthusiastic team of teachers and support staff
  • superb facilities and resources
  • a comprehensive staff well-being package
  • aspirational and hard-working students
  • strong parental engagement.

This is an opportunity to become part of Hammersmith Academy at its most pivotal and exciting time.

For further details visit our website www.hammersmithacademy.org to download an application form.

For general recruitment enquiries, a discussion with the Head or to arrange a visit, please contact hr@hammersmithacademy.org

Closing date: 5th May 2015
Interviews will be held on w/c 11th May 2015

 

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About Hammersmith Academy

Hammersmith Academy is a non-denominational, all-ability, co-educational secondary school for 11-18 year olds.

Our Vision

To develop highly qualified, aspirational young adults who make outstanding progress and as active citizens take a lead within the community and are committed to giving 100% in everything they do.

Our Values

We inspire pride and confidence in our students to achieve their full potential. Everyone in the Academy is responsible for modelling a positive and professional attitude at all times.

We create a stimulating and enriching learning environment where high expectations and challenge prepare students for a global society.

We succeed by developing a growth mind-set through the skills of resilience, resourcefulness, reflectiveness and reciprocity.

HA learners demonstrate:

  • Pride and Commitment
  • Professionalism and Leadership
  • Community participation
  • Honesty and Reliability
  • Respect and Integrity
  • Confidence and Independence

Hammersmith Academy ensures that students are happy, safe and secure in their learning and develop through a culture of success, into self-confident independent learners who become highly valued members of their community. Strong leadership at all levels challenges underachievement and ensures students make outstanding progress and achieve high standards of attainment.

It is an inspiring and creative place to learn, which is rich in digital and creative media technology that stimulates and develops students’ academic and vocational skills through the promotion of excellence.


Staff benefits:

The Academy offers all its staff a range of benefits including:

  • Interest Free Loan of up to £1000 - for IT equipment
  • Employer pension contribution – Teachers Pension Scheme (Teachers); Local Government Pension Scheme (Support staff)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Season ticket loan – employees are entitled to apply for an annual, interest free season ticket loan for travel or apply for a bike loan
  • Free Health and Fitness – full access to the Academy’s fantastic gym and fitness facilities
  • Free lunch and hot drinks – for staff who dine with students
  • Free breakfast — on Fridays and on INSET days and staff can take advantage of our subsidised breakfast service each day
  • A commitment to Wellbeing — free flu vaccinations offered annually, INSET in July to plan for September so that you can enjoy your summer and a two-week half term during the Autumn Term
  • Access to the London Borough of Hammersmith’s Parking Permit Scheme offering subsidised parking in the local area
  • Membership of Medigold Health Protect – our mental health and well-being support service
  • Membership of the National College
  • In addition to whole school CPD, a separate CPD budget of up to £300 will be available to staff to be agreed with Department Head and CPD Manager

Living Wage

Hammersmith Academy is proud to be a Living Wage employer.


Investors in people

Hammersmith Academy has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard after just 5 years.

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