Head of Mathematics

Head of Mathematics

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

ST2844(e)

Full time

£53,380 - £58,959 per annum

St Cuthbert's Catholic High School is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust. You will be employed by the Board of Trustees and will not be an employee of Newcastle City Council.

St Cuthbert's Catholic High School

Gretna Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 7PX

Required from September 2024

St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School is looking to recruit, an enthusiastic and talented Head of Mathematics, who has a passion for mathematics and the drive to promote and inspire a love for, and excellence in this subject for all pupils and students. We are looking for someone who understands how important mathematics are to future success both in school and beyond. Moreover, we are looking for someone who believes that “mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding” (Thurston).

This is a unique opportunity to be instrumental in the continued development of our mathematics department and in the life of our school. Mathematics is an essential part of a St Cuthbert’s education with high numbers of candidates choosing to study Advanced Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics in our Sixth Form. In recent years over 30% of all students in our Sixth Form study Advanced Level mathematics. The successful candidate will lead a department of highly qualified subject specialists and will require the necessary skills and experience to develop the practice of staff within the department by providing leadership, motivation, and training. St Cuthbert's is committed to staff development and this important middle leadership role would suit a candidate wishing to progress to a senior leadership post in the future.

This role should appeal both to candidates seeking their first significant leadership post, or to more experienced candidates already in a leadership role, looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to develop mathematics in an 11-18 setting.

Above all, we are looking for someone who will help our boys become great men, leading by example, raising their aspirations and achievement, and inspiring them to a love of mathematics.

This is an opportunity to join an impressive, all-boys Catholic School that has enjoyed a reputation as a centre of educational excellence for over one hundred and forty years.

Application forms and further information are available by following the link on our website: https://www.st-cuthbertshigh.newcastle.sch.uk/our-story/work-with-us for submission by 9.00am on Monday 22nd April 2024.

Applications may be sent electronically or in hard copy to:

Human Resources

St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School

Gretna Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 7PX

or by email: recruitment@scchs.org.uk

Applications will be acknowledged by email. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

St Cuthbert’s is first and foremost a Catholic school. Applicants are not required to be practising Catholics but are expected to support and promote the school’s Catholic vision, mission and values.

The Governors of St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School, the Trustees of the Bishop Bewick Trust and the Diocese are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates.

St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School is a member of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust. The Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales. Company Registration No. 7841435. It is an apostolate of the Roman Catholic Church under the episcopal jurisdiction of the Bishop of Hexham & Newcastle. Registered Office: Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YH www.bishopbewickcet.org

Permanent

Closing date:

22 April 2024