Teacher of Mathematics - part time (0.80 FTE) maternity cover role - starts January 2025
Darrick Wood School
Bromley
- Salary:
- UPS/MPS
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 31 December 2024
Job overview
An exciting opportunity to join our high achieving Mathematics Faculty! We have a maternity cover role to teach the subject throughout the School. The position is four days per week, Monday to Thursday (0.80FTE) and starts in January 2025.
Darrick Wood School is an oversubscribed and successful 11-18 ten form entry mixed comprehensive academy in an attractive setting in Orpington, Kent.
Candidates will have a firm grasp of curricular developments, inspire high standards in the classroom, have a warm approach, and be prepared for wider involvement in co-curricular activities. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work harmoniously with others.
In return, we offer a friendly and inclusive working environment. Our benefits package includes a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, EAP, EV charging and parking on site and free use of the school gym.
For more information and to apply for the role, please click on the link to our website via the pack attached to this advert. Applications as soon as possible please.
About Darrick Wood School
Darrick Wood School is a mainstream, co-educational, non-denominational secondary academy for 1700 children aged 11-18. It is situated in Orpington, Kent. In its most recent inspection by Ofsted (May 2024) the School was judged as “Good” in all areas.
The school was founded in 1975. In June 2004, it was awarded specialist status in technology. In 2010, Darrick Wood converted to academy status and a new Sixth-Form building was completed.
In 2015, the secondary school was awarded the World Class Schools quality mark.
Headteacher
Dr Martin Airey
Values and vision
Parents, pupils and staff agree that the School’s core values are respect, honesty and responsibility. These combine with an ethos of high expectation, where the whole School community works together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all. This is all encapsulated within the School’s motto Revereor Vitam, to have a reverence for life. We seek to provide a caring, secure and disciplined environment in which all can learn and flourish. Darrick Wood School provides a broad and balanced curriculum founded on strong academic traditions, and encourages students to further develop through participation in a wide range of enrichment activities.
Ofsted report
“Inclusion is at the heart of the school and evident in the way that all pupils are welcomed, whatever their aptitude or need."
“Pupils attain well in their GCSEs. In the sixth form, the range of subjects remains extensive, and results at A level and in vocational examinations are strong."
"The school is vigilant about safeguarding and follows up identified needs diligently, including pupils’ absence from school. As a result, attendance is strong."
“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive a good deal."
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