Curriculum Leader: Mathematics

CURRICULUM LEADER: MATHEMATICS required Easter or September 2024

Main Professional Scale + TLR 1:2

Are you passionate about Mathematics and determined to make ‘every pupil count’? At Longridge High School we believe our pupils deserve the very best – ‘Excellence and ambition from all, for all.’ If you are an inspirational and enthusiastic leader who is committed to achieving the very best outcomes from pupils of all levels and ability, we would be delighted to hear from you. This position would suit an experienced or an aspiring leader who would like to work in a happy and successful school.

Longridge High School is situated on the outskirts of Longridge, a small manufacturing and market town between Preston and the Ribble Valley. We have 50+ teaching staff and approximately 830 pupils. The school serves the local community and has a large catchment area encompassing neighbouring villages, a large rural district, and urban areas of Preston. The school was originally built in 1959, with additional accommodation added in subsequent years. School facilities have been continuously updated and refurbished and the school is currently expanding with a purpose built teaching block to take on additional pupil numbers.

As a school, we are ambitious for all our young people in all areas of school life. We are passionate about and committed to the belief that every young person deserves an excellent education. As such, we aim to provide excellent all round learning experiences, both in the classroom and beyond, for every pupil, allowing them to thrive and develop in a supportive, secure, and challenging environment where they can enjoy, aspire, and achieve. We prepare every young person for life through a consistent approach to excellent behaviour, good manners, and hard work, embodied in our school’s core values ‘Respect, Learn, Grow, Together’. This shared set of values is quantified in improving exam results in many areas, which support the hard work and determination of all at Longridge High School.

Our vision for Mathematics at Longridge High School is to ensure all pupils achieve their full potential. Mathematics is a creative and highly inter-connected discipline. It is essential to everyday life and has provided the solutions to some of history’s most intriguing problems. Pupils are encouraged to “be brave” and articulate their thoughts and ideas which will help them to discover that the journey is just as rewarding as the final answer. Our five-year common curriculum has a foundation of equality, inclusivity, and diversity.

We are looking for a committed leader who is passionate about Mathematics and teaching. Our pupils are highly motivated and keen to learn, and we want a leader who will instil in them a lifelong love of Mathematics. If you are this person, and if you want to make a difference to a child’s appreciation of Mathematics then please apply.

The Department

Resources and Facilities

The Department has seven large and well-resourced teaching rooms; all equipped with interactive whiteboards.

Staffing

There are currently seven full time members of staff in the curriculum area. There is a TLR postholder for Assistant Curriculum Leader. There are two temporary TLR postholders. One member of staff has a TLR post in charge of Year 11 Mathematics while the second has responsibility for Behaviour and Standards in the department.

Curriculum

All pupils study Mathematics and groups are setted academically and independently from Year 7. At KS3, in Years 7 and 9 pupils have 4 hours per week, with Year 8 allocated 3 hours. Pupils receive 4 hours per week in Years 10 and 11 (KS4). We follow the Edexcel GCSE exam syllabus at KS4. All pupils are entered for the exam and tier decisions are finalised during Year 11.

We are looking for:

• A person who really wants to make Mathematics the centre of the school.
• A person who has the vision, drive, and motivation to further develop and improve the curriculum area.
• A person who can design, implement, and monitor a highly ambitious and fully inclusive curriculum at both key stages.
• An excellent teacher who believes every child has the potential to succeed in Mathematics through developing teaching and learning that challenges and inspires young people.

We can provide:

• A school which is moving forwards and developing to provide an excellent education for all its pupils.
• A Mathematics team that have a real passion for their curriculum area.
• A strong ethos of high expectations and aspirations, with improving results in GCSE Mathematics.
• The opportunity to grow and develop within a committed and supportive environment.

If this is you, then please apply:

• On-line at www.lhs.lancs.sch.uk
• E-mail the school on jobs@lhs.lancs.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: 12.00pm Monday 29th January 2024

Shortlisting: Tuesday 30th January 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 6th February 2024

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