Teacher of Maths
Denton Community College
Tameside
- New
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 6 September 2024
Job overview
Denton Community College are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate qualified Teacher of Mathematics to join the team in January 2025 or before.
In collaboration with Northern Education Trust, Denton Community College has celebrated a significant leap in GCSE performance, marking a proud moment for students, staff, and the wider community. A notable 61% of students achieved a pass in both English and Maths, with 44% securing a strong pass in these core subjects. This achievement is projected to surpass the national average for the first time, reflecting an impressive 18% improvement in a single year. It is likely that Denton Community College will stand out as one of the most improved schools in the region. We are looking for dedicated teaching staff to join our continuing journey.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following as a Classroom Teacher:
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils, promote good progress and outcomes by pupils, demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge, plan and teach well-structured lessons, adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils, make accurate and productive use of assessment, manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment and fulfil wider professional responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be an enthusiastic, passionate and experienced Teacher of Mathematics;
- Be committed to continually improving their teaching and learning;
- Be committed to our ethos of high expectations and no excuses;
- Have the belief that every student can be successful and the commitment to make this happen;
- Have the desire to make a real difference to the lives of all of our students;
In return, we offer:
- A professional, supportive and dynamic Mathematics team;
- A personalised approach to your continuing professional development;
- A supportive and inclusive staff environment;
- High quality, leadership development opportunities;
- State of the art buildings and facilities.
College Values: We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.
Denton Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. As this post involves engaging in daily regulated activity with children, any job offer made to the successful candidate will be conditional upon the completion of satisfactory pre-appointment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check for roles involving regulated activity. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the DBS, Denton Community College complies fully with the code of practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Charlotte Ralph on 0161 336 2219 or email c.ralph@dentoncommunitycollege.org.uk
Further information and an Applicant Information Pack can be found in the Staff Vacancies area of our website www.dentoncommunitycollege.org.uk
Please return the application form directly to the College using the
recruitment email address, recruitment@dentoncommunitycollege.org.uk ensuring
you complete the section on how you meet the Selection Criteria using no more
than 1500 words.
Closing date: Midday on Friday 6th September 2024.
Attached documents
About Denton Community College
Located in the town of Denton, Greater Manchester, Denton Community College is a co-educational secondary school with places for around 1,350 pupils aged 11-16. It was founded in 2010 after the merger of two local schools, Egerton Park Arts College and Two Trees Sports College.
In 2012, having previously been spread across two sites, the school opened a brand-new purpose-built site.
Acting Headteacher
Mr Donald Cumming
Values and vision
With a comprehensive ethos, Denton Community College strives to improve the life chances of every student, regardless of ability or background. The school provides a dynamic and deep curriculum, with the intention of ensuring that every pupil is given the opportunity to explore a subject they enjoy.
The secondary school aims to create good citizens as well as good students. The importance of community, responsibility and respect is stressed at all levels of the school.
Motto
Our School motto of ‘INSPIRE, ASPIRE, PERFORM’ unites us and underpins everything we do at Denton Community College. This expression forms our ethos, drives our curriculum and reminds us of our common goal to ensure all students reach their full potential.
We see it as a privilege to be entrusted with the education of young people and understand that every child is different. As an inclusive centre for learning, we never lose sight of this and are adaptable, flexible and creative with our provision.
We recognise that every child that passes through our door forms part of the future of our school, our wider community and the wider world.
Ofsted report
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