Teacher of Mathematics (Secondary)
Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form
Lambeth
- New
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (Inner London)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 23 September 2024
Job overview
We want someone with the knowledge and skills to work with staff to lead and drive academic standards, to inspire our pupils to become the best possible version of themselves and to achieve outcomes that lay strong foundations for their future success. Our pupils are happy, confident young people; we are an experienced, caring and inclusive team, it’s our responsibility to see they excel.
Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form is a diverse and vibrant community; we benefit from this rich variety of cultures and traditions within the community we serve. We are a unique all-through school (Nursery to Year 13), looking to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Mathematics, who shares our values and determination to deliver an excellent, inclusive education to our young people.
We are looking for an excellent Teacher of Mathematics with:
- very high expectations of what can be achieved;
- a proven track record in raising pupil attainment;
- an understanding of how children learn and the complexities of this process;
- the aspiration to work with young people, colleagues and parents;
- the skills to work successfully as a team member establishing effective working relationships and flexible working practices;
- experience of following direction and working in collaboration with colleagues, parents, pupils and the school community;
- strong interpersonal skills;
- a creative and innovative approach to school improvement;
- the ability lead on the educational progress, achievement and enrichment experience trips, rewards and clubs).
Our strong and experienced leadership team are committed to providing an exceptional and enriching education for all our young people.
The closing date for this post is 9am, Monday 23rd September
If you would like to arrange a visit round our school, please contact: recruitment@woodmansterne.london
Attached documents
About Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form
- Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form
- Woodmansterne Road, Streatham Vale
- London
- SW16 5UQ
- United Kingdom
About Woodmansterne
Woodmansterne is an oversubscribed school located in the heart of Streatham Vale within a diverse and vibrant community. We are currently in our fifth year of expansion from a two-form entry primary to an age 3 – 19 all-through community school.
Woodmansterne is at very exciting stage of its development, our secondary building has recently won an award for technological architecture from CIAT and we are now working towards welcoming 6th formers.
Woodmansterne benefits from a variety of cultures and tradition; as well as celebrating our differences, we come together with shared values of cooperation, unity, respect, aspiration, responsibility and integrity. We provide an exciting, enriched educational experience for all our pupils and children develop high self-esteem, high aspirations and make excellent progress. We expect that all Woodmansterne children leave us imbued with the confidence, resilience and skills needed to prepare them for a successful and happy future.
Working closely across phases has ensured cohesion between staff, a greater understanding of effective transition and how children learn and flourish. Our children across both phases have been able to share experiences and develop a strong and united voice. It has been a pioneering journey, one that we have embraced as a community, we have learnt from each other, risen to challenges and overcome obstacles together.
Why should you come and work for us?
- We have fantastic children and families (many schools say that, but we really do);
- We have amazing new buildings (1 which is award winning) with two fantastic libraries, dedicated ICT suites, specialist food rooms, science labs, music provision and well-resourced, ICT rich learning spaces and a huge playing field;
- Half-price wrap around care if your child/ren attend Kids’ City after school club provision (either at Woodmansterne or another school);
- Our exciting, enriched, curriculum is pupil-centred aimed at capturing every child’s full learning potential;
- We are committed to staff well-being and have a well-being committee who arrange book clubs, get-togethers, well-being INSETs, exercise classes and well-being activities, as well as working closely with leaders to improve staff well-being;
- A commitment to personalised professional development and opportunities for career growth;
- We have a cohesive, friendly, highly-skilled and passionate staff body, who are completely committed to Woodmansterne’s values and ethos;
- Access to Cyclescheme;
- Free refreshments (tea, coffee and sugar) in our wonderful spacious staffrooms and work areas;
- Delicious food cooked by our Chefs in Schools team at affordable prices;
- The uniqueness of our all-through provision means exciting opportunities for cross-phase collaboration between primary and secondary;
- we have strong partnerships with families, the local community, other Lambeth schools and Teaching Alliances.
Executive Headteacher
Samantha Palin
Values and vision
Achieving Excellence Together.
We aim to achieve excellence together; to inspire our children and young people to be the very best version of themselves that they can be.
The Woodmansterne way is the realisation of our vision and values in daily life. Grounded in our six core values of integrity, cooperation, aspiration, respect, unity and responsibility; it is at the heart of everything we do, our way of being, our approach to life and learning. Our staff and pupils embody these values every day. It is played out in our daily routines, our assemblies, our learning, our actions and interactions and our expectations of ourselves and each other. If you visit, ask our pupils about our values, they are fiercely proud of their school’s ethos and reputation as a socially responsible, kind and inclusive community.
Ofsted report
Click here to view the full OFSTED report
Woodmansterne School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers or external agencies to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk
Woodmansterne School is an equal opportunities employer and particularly encourages applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout education nationally.
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