Head Of Maths - Full-time

The Hayesbrook School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-5455-302T
• Posted:10/02/2021
• Pay:MPS/UPS plus TLR 1[5], £10,203 per annum
• Start Date:September 2021
• App Close Date:08/03/2021 at 10:00
• Interviews:tbc

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The Role

We are looking to appoint our next inspirational and dynamic leader of Maths to continue the success that the department has enjoyed in improving curriculum provision and importantly, outcomes for students. Our successful Maths department has an excellent track record. Student engagement and our shared expectations are high. That is why our students consistently achieve well above the national average. They make us proud every day.

Our new colleague will have an unstinting belief that every young person, whatever their starting point or circumstances can make and sustain exceptional progress and that our purpose is to change lives.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Head of Department to lead and manage staff, students and the curriculum to secure outstanding outcomes for all our students, especially those that need us even more. You will have a proven record of raising attainment and accelerating progress. Your previous experience as a leader is less important to us than your clear vision on what can be achieved for our students and your team of committed and dedicated staff as well as your ability to motivate and inspire.

In return, we offer you: Continuous Professional Growth, a unique approach to appraisal and professional development; Access to coaching and mentoring from within and beyond the Trust; A well-qualified, ambitious and caring staff team who are committed to the Hayesbrook School’s future success; Discounted gym/leisure membership; Access to free financial and pension advice and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing portal.

Salary/Grade: MPS/UPS plus TLR 1[5], £10,203 per annum

Start date: September 2021

Application information:

Completed application forms should be submitted by Monday 8 March 2021, 10:00am

To arrange an informal telephone call with the Head of School, please contact the HR Department for the Brook Learning Trust on 01580 712754 ext 332/333 or careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk.

Suitable candidates will be contacted as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held soon after the closing date.

The Hayesbrook School

The Hayesbrook School is a non-selective boys Academy, with a mixed Sixth Form, that serves the communities of Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas, with all students supported and challenged to reach their own personal excellence. The school has 550 students on roll. For more information visit www.hayesbrook.kent.sch.uk

Our vision is simple – to ensure that all of our students achieve beyond our expectations and flourish as confident learners with the highest aspirations, ready for the university or careers of their choice and also ready for the world in which they will work and live. We are relentless in our pursuit of the very best for all our students.

Information about the school

Brook Learning Trust is proud to have The Hayesbrook School as part of our family of academies. As a Trust, we bring together our unique academies in our belief in the power of education to change lives and communities.

It is our steadfast purpose to challenge and defy the barriers that constrain the educational progress of any child. We set high aims for aspiration and secure collective responsibility for all our children’s achievements. Our work is underpinned by the values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Optimism, Excellence and Accountability.

A strong focus on teaching and learning as well as high standards and expectations has led the Brook Learning Trust to become recognised as one of the strongest multi-academy trusts in the county. Learning and growing with us, children in our academies make great progress. Brook Learning Trust, working with The Hayesbrook School, brings energy, passion and expertise to the education of our children.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to vetting checks including an Enhanced DBS check and references. An overseas police check will be required by candidates who have worked or resided outside of UK.

For more information visit: www.brooklearningtrust.org.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:Suzanne Hutchings
• Address:Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PH
• Telephone: 01580 712 754
• Email: careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk