Teacher Of Maths - Heckmondwike Grammar School

Kirklees Council is advertising this role on behalf of Heckmondwike Grammar School

Are you an innovative, enthusiastic and passionate Maths teacher? Then this will be the job for you.

This post provides a unique opportunity to work within a high-performing and growing 11 to 18 Grammar School with a large sixth-form and exceptional students. Heckmondwike Grammar School is a dynamic place to be.

We are delighted to have been named “Secondary School Of The Year”, “Soaring 57 places in the UK rankings to 77” out of approx 6000 secondary schools (state and independent)  in the latest Sunday Times Parent Power Guide.

We would like to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Maths.

Maths has 11 experienced specialist teachers who are passionate, enthusiastic and work collaboratively to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning from year 7 all the way to year 13 and beyond. Teachers are consistently looking at ways to engage students in challenging lessons, which produce the best outcomes.

There are ten dedicated maths classrooms, which are fitted with interactive whiteboards as well as large dry wipe boards.  The department is also well stocked with a large range of textbooks, online resources and learning activities.

Results in Maths are outstanding with students typically achieving 90% grade 7-9 and 99% achieving grade 5 or better. At GCSE some students, we also offer Additional Maths and Level 2 Further Maths. Results in these are also outstanding. A-Level numbers are high, including sets of Further Maths.  Students regularly go on to study Maths or related subjects at university including many of the Russell Group Universities.  Results at A ‘level are typically 80% A*-C at A-Level (95% A*-B in Further Maths).  The department also offers Core Maths in the 6th Form, to those students who are looking to develop their mathematical and analytical skills for their chosen career path.

In addition to the academic curriculum, our students benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Every year around 500 students take part in the junior, intermediate and senior UKMT mathematics challenges, with several students qualifying for further rounds. We also have popular “house” maths team competitions in school and a thriving maths club.

The department is always looking at ways of developing its curriculum and widening the experience for students so expert subject knowledge and a passion to lead extra-curricular activities in Maths are highly desirable. We take great pride in providing our students with a first class education and instilling them with a love of learning.

Consideration will be given to both experienced teachers and ECTs who wish to develop their teaching expertise in an outstanding school.

For the Maths department at Heckmondwike, commitment, attitude, ideas, potential and enthusiasm are important qualities.

You will need to:

• believe in our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence and follow our school

   ethos embedded in our motto of ‘Nil Sine Labore’ -    Nothing Without Work

• be a reflective practitioner wanting to develop and hone your craft to the highest level
• be an inspirational teacher who builds excellent relationships and motivates students

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities are set out in a detailed job description.

In addition to this, teachers at HGS are expected to be effective, reflective professionals who challenge and support all pupils to do their best. Teachers at HGS should inspire confidence, build team commitment, engage, and motivate their pupils. They should think analytically about their work and take positive action to improve the quality of pupils’ learning. 

They will encourage high standards of academic and personal achievement and be a good role model for the students in the school. They will make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school and their department.

In return we can offer:

• eager and committed students who are keen to learn and progress
• a creative and supportive team, who are driven to support and challenge our students
• well-equipped specialist classrooms
• a learning-centred school where the best possible practice is the priority
• a comprehensive CPD programme and opportunities to develop as a teacher and as a

    leader 

• a vibrant, supportive community of like-minded professionals

What Will You Bring To The Role?

• Suitably qualified – degree in relevant discipline plus teaching qualification
• Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum related issues 11-18
• Skilled classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire and motivate students in KS3 to

     KS5.

• ICT skills and an understanding of the potential for use of ICT for teaching and learning
• Ability to contribute to the wider school life
• Able and confident to contribute to development of schemes of work and teaching and

    learning materials

• Energy and enthusiasm
• Suitability to work with children

Why Should You Apply?

Heckmondwike Grammar School is a unique school, with students who are eager to learn, keen to know more and want to enjoy their educational experiences. It is exceptional in many ways: a very diverse school community that produces results of the highest quality.

We work effectively with our young people, really care about them and their futures and have an ultimate success measure of enabling them to proceed to where they want to go. Excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

We also offer a competitive salary, membership of the teacher pension scheme and other well-being benefits.

If you are interested in this position then please visit the vacancies section of our website www.heckgrammar.co.uk/vacancies.

Completed applications should be sent by email to: recruitment@heckgrammar.co.uk.

Further information about the school is available on the school website www.heckgrammar.co.uk

Protection of children:

Disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’.  These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered prior to the date of the interview.  You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

Safeguarding Statement:

Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Full details regarding our Safeguarding Procedures can be found on our website in the

Safeguarding section, alternatively, please contact Recruitment to obtain a copy.