ASSISTANT SUBJECT LEADER - MATHEMATICS We are currently seeking to recruit an outstanding and motivated teacher of Mathematics who is ready to play a key leadership role and contribute to the vision and strategic leadership for our Mathematics department (TLR 2.3). You will join an ambitious team who are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all our students. The responsibilities of this position are significant; you will work alongside the Head of Department and lead a department of 16 talented and experienced teachers. We have a Maths Leadership Team currently comprised of two Assistant Subject Leaders and one colleague leading the department’s development of Mastery. You will also be well supported by your SLT Line Manager and the wider leadership team. As part of your role, you will work collaboratively with the other Heads of Department to develop a shared and coordinated approach to supporting student progress. This is a pivotal time for the Maths department who have been working collaboratively to foster mixed attainment teaching in Key Stage 3, developing a consistent understanding of and approach to pedagogy. As a school we have invested in the development of the department, appointing additional staff to create a greater number of classes in Key Stage 4, alongside providing designated collaborative planning time and CPD focused on a Mastery approach to teaching Mathematics. Improvement in Maths is a key driver of our school improvement agenda. Whilst we are proud of the significant improvement in Maths provision in recent years, there is still more to do. The successful candidate will require the necessary ambition and determination to take the department to the next stage of its development. The leaders in the department work closely together and, under your direction, they will strategically direct the curriculum to improve the attainment and progress of all students. All colleagues who join our school are entitled to rich professional learning and ongoing professional development. Please contact Alex Stickland, Headteacher's PA on 01747 822222 - [email protected] Further Information Gillingham School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines. This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Keeping Children Safe in Education The school will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. About Us Gillingham is an ambitious and happy school which offers excellent resources and outstanding facilities and a special, particular ethos both amongst pupils and staff. Closing date 22 November 2024. Please apply on line via the school web-site ( https://www.gillingham-dorset.co.uk ).