Head of Maths

Thirsk School & Sixth Form College

Educating today, preparing for tomorrow

"A good school" Ofsted February 2022

topcliffe road, sowerby, thirsk, north yorkshire, YO7 1RZ

11-18 mixed comprehensive school : 1030 students including 120

in sixth form college

Headteacher: Emma Lambden

Telephone:

Website:

Curriculum Leader of Maths

TLR1a £9,272

Required from September 2024

· Are you an inspiring and ambitious teacher?

· Do you have strong leadership skills?

· Do you have a passion for maths and the drive to build a powerful maths curriculum?

· Do want to develop yourself and others in a supportive and positive environment?

We want to appoint someone who can lead our maths department with confidence and real ambition. We are looking for someone who can develop and deliver a rich and expansive curriculum that develops secure knowledge in our students, and which grows our students' passion for maths and its possibilities. Our department is hard-working, collegiate and committed; our students like maths and they generally achieve well. We run courses in Core Maths, Maths and Further Maths in our Sixth Form. We have an established and strong team of specialists who are motivated, reflective and adaptable. This is a tremendous opportunity for the right candidate to have real and measurable impact, building from a position of strength. If you think you have the capabilities to provide the leadership to build a renewed vision, and take this hard-working department to the next level, then we would love to hear from you.

Closing date Wednesday 10th April at 9am, 2024

Interviews will take place on Monday 22nd April 2024

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school prior to the application deadline. Please contact school using the details below if you wish to arrange a visit.

Further details of the school, the post and a downloadable application form are available from our website:

Completed application forms should be returned to

Thirsk School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory approved references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. Candidates invited to interview are required to complete a self-disclosure proforma; this will be opened in the event of a job offer being made.