The North East Learning Trust is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Head of Mathematics to join our team. This appointment will be based in Hermitage Academy where we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a school that has undergone real change and is on a strong, upward trajectory.
Hermitage Academy is a mixed 11-16 comprehensive school with a rapidly growing sixth form with over 1000 students from Chester-Le-Street and the surrounding areas.
Our vision is simple and is shared by all schools across the North East Learning Trust family. It is that every child experience excellence every day.
Our primary aim is for each young person to be both courageous and caring, resilient and determined as they strive for excellence.
We are committed to:
- The pursuit of excellence in all that we do.
- A broad education designed to enable every young person to achieve their full potential and make the most of their talents.
- A calm, purposeful atmosphere where young people are cared for and able to learn with confidence.
- A healthy, happy, disciplined and supportive environment which promotes an independent work ethic and a love of learning.
- Engendering respect for individuality and difference so that all will feel secure and equally valued.
- A nurturing sense of social responsibility, spiritual and personal development.
- Fostering integrity, confidence, resilience, creativity, good manners and sensitivity to the needs of others.
The successful candidate will:
- relevant training and experience of successful teaching and learning
- the drive needed to lead a strong teaching team and deliver an excellent mathematical education to all of our students
- high expectations and standards in achievement and behaviour
- a firm belief and strong commitment to inclusive education
- a clear understanding of how children are motivated and learn effectively
- a creative approach to encourage children to take ownership of their own learning.
Deadline: 12pm, Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Interviews taking place week commencing Monday 9th May 2022
How to apply:
Application packs can be downloaded from our website.
Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to [email protected] or by post to Samantha Lish, Support Services Manager, Hermitage Academy, Waldridge Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH2 3AD. Please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.