Permanent, full time

Teacher of Mathematics

with the opportunity to include the role of

Head of Upper School or Deputy Head of Upper School

CHULMLEIGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MPS/UPS

Plus TLR2c (£7,847) or TLR2a (£3,214)

Required from January 2025

Would you like to join a high performing, ambitious secondary school well known for exemplary behaviour and conduct? Chulmleigh Community College is a school where teachers focus upon high quality teaching and high standards. The college has enjoyed some of the best results in the region over the last 9 years and is heavily oversubscribed. In 2023 our Progress 8 Figure of +0.72 places us in the top 10% of schools nationally.

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, talented and inspiring classroom practitioner to teach Maths across all ability groups in KS3 and KS4. Further information is contained within the Candidate Pack available in the attachments section below.

This is a permanent post, suitable for an experienced teacher or a highly motivated Early Careers Teacher wishing to join a team of specialists who ensure a high standard of teaching, learning and achievement. We are looking for candidates with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to inspire and motivate our ambitious and hardworking pupils. The post is offered from January 2025.

We pride ourselves on the quality of the learning environment and you will be able to immerse yourself in your subject fully.  We support the career progression of all our staff and encourage and support effective CPD.  Your development and future career are very important to us. 

Pupils make exceptional progress at the school. Please see information available at Schools and College Data Performance website. The successful candidate will join a committed and professional team to further enhance the excellent opportunities available to all our pupils.

Following a recent review of our structure there is also the opportunity to include the role of Head of Upper School which attracts a TLR2c allowance or Deputy Head of Upper School which attracts a TLR2a allowance and appropriate management allocation.

The main accountabilities of the Head of Upper School will be to provide effective leadership, support, and management to build and maintain an effective year group team of tutors and add value to the academic progress that pupils make. We recognise that good pastoral support is essential to ensure our pupils achieve the best experience, leaving with good qualifications and high levels of literacy and numeracy. The Deputy Head of Upper School will provide cover for the Head of Upper when required. Please see Job Descriptions below for full details.

This is an ideal opportunity for the successful candidates to develop their career further and gain experience in a management and leadership role and will allow the successful candidates to contribute to the future development of all aspects of the school.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

If you are an experienced or an Early Careers Teacher with the passion and commitment to engage our pupils’ enjoyment of learning, we would be delighted to receive your application. We would ask experienced teachers to indicate on their application if they would like to be considered for the Head of Upper School or Deputy Head of Upper School roles.

Details of the application process are contained in the Candidate Pack.  Completed application forms to be emailed to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10 am on Monday 22nd July 2024. Candidates are also welcome to submit an application through the TES website. All applications will be acknowledged. This is a key role within our school and all applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures.  All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.

In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.

Closing date: 10 am Monday, 22nd July 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed