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Head of Mathematics

Head of Mathematics

The College of Richard Collyer

West Sussex

Salary:
£40,924 - £43,463
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2015
Apply by:
27 April 2015

Job overview

Collyer’s is a Sixth Form College, rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted, based in Horsham, West Sussex.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional Head of Maths who is an inspirational teacher and leader. You will have an outstanding track record of improving student outcomes, be strategic and flexible and a team player. If you would like to lead a strong, friendly and supportive department then we would like to hear from you.

You will be expected to contribute within the following qualification range: AS and A2 Mathematics, GCSE Mathematics retake and Further Mathematics.

Qualifications:

  • Good degree in Mathematics together with a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, BEd, Cert Ed, DTLLS).

Experience:

  • Current or recent experience of teaching AS/A2 level modules for 16-18 year olds is desirable with course leadership experience. An ability to teach Further Maths would be an advantage.
  • Knowledge and Skills: Range of A/AS and GCSE syllabuses. An excellent understanding of Maths & the ability to use Information Technology to support teaching & learning. An understanding of leadership and management skills required to lead a large and diverse team

Personal Qualities:

  • Good teamwork and communication skills. Flexible approach and well organised work patterns.

Motivation and expectations:

  • A commitment to high standards, to motivate and support staff and encourage the growth and maturing of students.

Maths is taught in a suite of 5 rooms plus a small computer suite. Each teaching room has an interactive whiteboard and projector. The maths department is well resourced and all teachers follow a unified scheme of work. Staff are encouraged and expected to share materials for teaching and assessment. The AS/A2 courses are taught under the mainstream OCR specifications and the GCSE course currently used is Edexcel.

Members of the teaching staff are also personal tutors. Tutors monitor progress and offer support and guidance to some twenty-five students. The ability to contribute to the enrichment programme would also be welcome.

To apply, please visit http://www.collyers.ac.uk/vacancies/10838.html

Closing date: 9am on Monday, 27th April 2015

About The College of Richard Collyer

The College of Richard Collyer in Horsham, ‘Collyer’s’, is one of the leading sixth form colleges in the country and the no.1 choice for A Levels in West Sussex. The College has an attractive campus, and classrooms are well resourced, with ambitious plans for growth in the coming years that have already started. There is a collegiate and professional ethos amongst staff and students within which excellent teaching and learning can flourish.

The College has a long history of commitment to education whilst also seeking to remain forward thinking. It was founded as a school nearly five hundred years ago under the terms of the will of a prominent member of the Mercers’ Company in the City of London. Ever since, the Mercers’ Company and the Parish of Horsham have been involved in its governance and are represented on the Governing Body. In 1976, Collyer’s became a sixth form college and remains a designated sixth form college and a full member of the Sixth Form Colleges’ Association and the Association of Colleges.

The College provides education for over 2,350 young people in the 16–19 age range. Around half of each year’s intake comes from the three partner 11–16 schools in Horsham: Forest, Millais and Tanbridge House. Many others come from a wide range of schools which are further afield, including the independent as well as the maintained sectors. Collyer’s has a very successful and consistent record in external examinations. In 2023, the A Level high grade rate (A*–B) was 61%. Results across our other course types, such as vocational, technical, transition and GCSE, are equally strong. Collyer’s also runs Adult Education and Skills courses in the evenings, with over 300 students studying a range of professional and recreational adult learning courses ranging from art to accounting.

Collyer’s is situated near the centre of Horsham, within easy reach of the town centre and railway station. We currently employ 112 teachers and 105 support staff, each with a mix of full-time and part-time posts. The College is organised for teaching into three Faculties; nearly all teachers also act as personal tutors for up to 24 students organised into six houses led by a Head of House. The majority of our students take A Level or vocational Level 3 courses and go on to further and higher study or employment. Intermediate Level courses, including BTEC Level 2 and GCSE, are also offered. A wide range of enrichment activities, Performing Arts, Sport and Recreation are recommended to provide a broad and balanced programme for students.

Support staff provide vital services for the effective running of the college in Administration, Finance, HR, Information and Learning Technology, Curriculum Support, Library, Catering and Premises.

The College is committed to continuing professional development for staff. Applications are welcomed regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, belief or sexuality.

Collyer’s is a rewarding and stimulating place in which to work, with a strong identity and sense of community. We look forward to receiving your application if you would like to join us.

Dan Lodge

Principal

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