Teacher of MATHEMATICS
Carnforth High School
Lancashire
- New
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As early as January 2025, but all start dates considered for the right candidate
- Apply by:
- 2 December 2024
Job overview
Teacher of Mathematics
Start Date –As early as January, but all start dates considered for the right candidate
We are looking for a talented and inspirational teacher to play a pivotal role in in our journey from ‘good’ to ‘outstanding.’ The ideal candidate has a clear vision of how the teaching of Mathematics can transform children’s lives and has the passion to turn this into excellence in the classroom.
The successful applicant is required to teach both KS3 and KS4 Mathematics, and will be an aspirational classroom practitioner, driven to lead students of all abilities to meet their full potential. Although we have a vacancy that commences in January, we invite all interested candidates, including those currently participating in their ITT, to apply.
Professional development is an important part of our department’s focus. The successful post holder will be part of an enthusiastic team, where responsibilities to undertake departmental planning duties will form part of your weekly routine. This role, therefore, provides a good opportunity to strengthen and develop additional professional skills and experience for the right candidate. Discussions are welcomed from candidates considering positions throughout 2025, as we look to recruit the right candidate to join our growing team.
Carnforth High School is a small, community 11-16 school situated on the border of the Lake District, close to Lancaster and is 2 minutes from Junction 35 of the M6. We are a good school (Ofsted, December 2021). Applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school or contact the Deputy Headteacher Mr Malone, or Head of Department Mrs Backhouse for an informal conversation.
Carnforth High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to a DBS (previously CRB) check.
• Closing date for application: Monday 2nd December 2024 9:00 am
• Interview date: w/c 2nd December 2024 day TBA
Application forms can be downloaded from the school’s website under the tab ‘Vacancies’
Completed application forms should be returned FAO: The Headteacher or emailed to head@carnforthhigh.co.uk
Attached documents
- Advert Teacher of Maths Nov 24.docx379.49KB
- Generic Job Description January 2025.docx27.23KB
- Job Description383.14KB
- Maths Department Info January 2025 (1).docx174.7KB
- Person specification92.14KB
- Child protection policy170.7KB
- Other23.56KB
- General details157.95KB
- Recruitment monitoring form19.73KB
- Letter to applicants22.41KB
- Inspection report130.84KB
About Carnforth High School
Carnforth High School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school in Lancashire serving students between the ages of 11-16. The secondary school, situated in Carnforth has approximately 650 students on roll.
Carnforth High School was established in 1959. The school was inspected by Ofsted in December 2021 and the outcome was that "Carnforth High School continues to be a good school". Furthermore, "Leaders and staff are ambitious for pupils at Carnforth High School. They expect pupils to behave and achieve well. Pupils typically model the school’s values of confidence, purpose and respect." Ofsted 2021
It is located on the border of the Lake District: attracting students from Carnforth itself and the small villages surrounding the school. It is set in a large, modern site and has specialist training facilities which include a hairdressing salon for vocational courses.
The school became an academy in June 2018. As a small school, with great ambitions, we are working as part of The Bay Learning Trust. This provides excellent career development opportunities for staff, and the opportunity to form professional networks across the area for smaller subject teams.
Principal
Mr Tim Iddon
Values and vision
Carnforth High School wants students to achieve to the best of their ability in a welcoming and supportive learning environment. It focuses on becoming an outstanding school in all areas and encourages students' leadership skills so that they can contribute to the local, national and international community.
The secondary school works to provide a wide range of opportunities for students beyond the classroom and encourages them to get involved in enrichment activities, ranging from clubs to trips and visits. "Staff encourage all pupils to participate in the wider life of Carnforth High School. Pupils participate in an extensive range of additional opportunities, including The Duke of Edinburgh’s and Carnforth High School Awards. In particular, boys and girls spoke proudly of contributing to the competitive sporting reputation for which the school is well known." Ofsted 2021.
Carnforth High School nurtures students as happy, enthusiastic, confident and independent learners who take pride in their community. The school wants all students to feel important and valued and works to learn each child’s name, with the motto: “Confidence, Purpose, Respect”. "Pupils said that this is a happy school. They feel safe." Ofsted 2021
Ofsted 2021
"Staff support and encourage good behaviour. Most pupils behave well in lessons and around school. Pupils typically enjoy a calm and orderly education. They are respectful and want to do well." Ofsted 2021
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