Lead Teacher of Mathematics

Woodkirk Academy is seeking to appoint an outstanding practioner to act as a lead teacher in one of three potential areas: Teaching and Learning, Year 7 or Year 8. You are welcome to state your preference of responsibility and can indicate more than one on your application form.

Woodkirk is a well established, fully comprehensive, co-educational 11-18 maintained Academy. We have a proud record in academic, intellectual, social and sporting, musical, dramatic and community developments.

We aim to provide a safe, happy and ordered environment where all our young people have the maximum opportunities to fully develop their individual skills and abilities.

We acquired Academy Status in September 2011, which has allowed us to direct more resources towards our ultimate aim of providing a world class educational experience for Woodkirk Students. We are proud to reflect traditional values but also employ the best of modern practice and teaching delivered by well qualified, experienced and enthusiastic staff. Our popularity and community standing continues to grow annually and are second to none in the local area. We are a leading partner in the Leeds City Teaching Schools Alliance. Our latest Ofsted report, November 2013 quoted ‘Around the academy, students’ behavior is always good and often exemplary and the quality of care and quality of pastoral care and welfare arrangements are outstanding’.

A detailed job description of each role and the person specification is available but to give you a flavour of whether you are the right person for this exceptional opportunity for a committed and passionate classroom practitioner to make a difference and in return build a successful career at Woodkirk Academy, we are looking for someone who has:

• A degree, or equivalent experience, with a teaching qualification.
• A strong track record of outstanding teaching.
• The ability to work in collaboration with other members of staff to further the department.
• Exceptional personal organisation and time management skills.
• A firm understanding of key national and educational policies and issues.
• The ability to inspire high achievement in young people from all backgrounds.
• A clear commitment to improving their own and others performance through effective continuous professional development.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Details may be obtained from the school by telephone, 0113 8873607, by email chorley.h@woodkirkacademy.com or downloaded from our website www.woodkirkacademy.co.uk.

CLOSING DATE 9AM TUESDAY 10 MARCH 2015