Head of Maths
Full-time, Permanent
MPR/UPR (Fringe) + TLR 1b (£10,711)
Start date: September 2023
Are you looking for your next leadership challenge and ambitious to develop your career?
We are seeking to appoint an individual who will take full responsibility for the Maths department who is highly motivated and enjoys working as part of a supportive team. We are looking for a charismatic, dynamic individual with exceptional leadership skills, who naturally aspires others and is passionate about teaching and its impact on learning.
The Maths department is an inventive and progressive team who are all passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject, Key stage 4 results have improved significantly over the past 5 years, with results consistently above national average for progress and attainment. This is due to the hard work and determination of staff and students alike in this area.
As part of the job package, we will be offering the opportunity of flexible working off site for 0.5 days a week as agreed within the constraints of the timetable. This is to recognise the evolving concept of the work place and to support time to work on curriculum development.
Esher High School is an excellent, high performing School and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We aim to equip our students with the skills to grow into confident, ambitious and responsible citizens ready to face the challenges of the adult world. Our staff are passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject.
A comprehensive induction programme is provided for all new staff. We are committed to continual bespoke professional development opportunities e.g. access to peer coaching, a 1% improvement culture and personalised training. Staff benefits include a 2 week autumn half term break, Teachers’ pension scheme, staff wellbeing group, staff association, free gym use and ample on-site parking.
We welcome visits to our school during the week commencing 6 February 2023. Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for further information regarding this role and how to arrange a visit.
We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date for strong candidates.
Closing Date: Monday 20 February 2023 @ 8.00 am
Interview Date: Interviews will be held on Friday 3 March 2023
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to the school website for further information regarding our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy Esher Church of England High School - Policies & Documents). Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy on the school website Esher Church of England High School - Policies and Documents (esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk).
Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.