Head of Maths and ICT

1 month ago

Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK LJ, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time

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Job Tile: Head of Maths and ICT

Location: Willow Park School, Milton Keynes

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

The Headteacher is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Maths and teacher of ICT to join this thriving specialist SEMH School. Responsible to the Assistant Headteacher they will be responsible in the running of the department and ensure that the department and the school is successful in achieving its aims. You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and determined individual who shares our values and is looking to develop their career in this specialist area. We are looking to modernise our ICT provision and so someone with a passion for eports would be most welcome.

Purpose of Job

  • To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Headteacher;
  • Improve the quality of pupils’ learning in Maths;
  • Contribute to the development and innovation and / or implementation of Maths and ICT policy and procedure;
  • Have lead responsibility for Maths and ICT across the school and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance;
  • Teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school’s curriculum. Work may sometimes be undertaken outside the main teaching area - this may include off site locations including college settings;
  • In consultation with the Assistant Headteacher undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum;
  • To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.

Essential

  • QTS
  • Teaching experience in ICT and/or Maths at KS3 and/or KS4 in a specialist or mainstream setting.
  • A dedicated work ethic to ensure the needs of all pupils
  • Is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable
  • Qualified in subject specialism
  • Ability to work on own initiative

About us

Willow Park School is a brand new 55 place SEN school for pupils with complex needs including SEMH and Autism. A co-educational provision with entry from 9 years to 16 years old. Willow Park School is an exciting addition to the Acorn portfolio based in Milton Keynes.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
  • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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