Director of Maths and Computing

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Director of Maths and Computing

Director of Maths and Computing

George Eliot Academy29 / 04 / 2024

George Eliot Academy is a rewarding and professionally stimulating place to work. George Eliot Academy is a mixed secondary school where pupils feel a real sense of belonging and there is a culture of mutual respect. We are passionate about our vision to develop successful pupils who are independent, well-rounded, behave well and with integrity and live happy and fulfilled lives.Our vision is “we aim for excellence and improve pupils’ achievement, through an inclusive academic culture based on high aspirations and expectations. Our excellent daily practices embed our culture of kindness, gratitude and hard work; our STAR values and family ethos shape the character of our pupils.” If you share our vision and would like to work in our close knit and family-orientated school, we would be delighted to hear from you. George Eliot Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

Job details

Job details

SalaryCompetitive based on experience and upto £2000 travel allowance for candidate living further afieldContractual hours37.5BasisFull TimeRegionNuneatonJob category / typeComputer Science, MathematicsDate posted22 / 03 / 2024Job referenceREQ001010Attachments

Job description

Job description

We are looking for a Director of Maths and Computing to join our school. We are looking for an enthusiastic, solution focused individual to lead a fully staffed department of subject specialists. You must have high expectations of all stakeholders including a belief that exceptional progress can be made with strong teachers and dedicated pupils working together.

This role demands an individual that is confident in developing teacher pedagogy, can take ownership of an embedded curriculum and integrate the associated resources within all classrooms successfully. You must be able to review and analyse data at a school, class and pupil level to ensure appropriate interventions and teacher plans are in place for all children. Your enthusiasm and determination will drive forward the department’s practice and strengthen results.

You will be supported by a strong leadership team as well as subject experts from the United Learning advisory team. The school will expect you to continually develop your staff whilst also supporting and developing your skill set in both teaching and leadership.

We believe in classrooms which are free from disruption and maximise learning time by using 'Teach Like a Champion' techniques to create purposeful classrooms. Every member of staff at our school plays a pivotal role in our 'Education with Character' programme, which is driven through teaching staff, middle leaders and senior staff. We welcome applications from those who would like to work flexibly.

Our offer :

• You will be working in an academy that “…. places kindness alongside ambition in the values it promotes” (Ofsted 2021)
• You will be working within an experienced, ambitious, forward thinking and highly effective team
• You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other United Learning schools
• We will support your ongoing continuing professional development
• You will be fully supported by your colleagues within the school to ensure you have the tools to deliver success and reduce your workload

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