Head of Faculty: Mathematics
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a colleague to join us as the Head of our Mathematics Faculty.
One of the top schools in the East Midlands both by Progress8 score and the Times Parent Power Survey, Bourne Grammar School occupies an enviable position in the South of Lincolnshire, close to the urban centre of Peterborough but adjacent also to the beautiful landscape of Rutland and the town of Stamford.The student population reflects this, with in increasingly diverse make up of young people eager to learn and perform highly as a result of an outstanding quality of education.
Bourne Grammar’s mission is anchored in a desire to provide the “best atmosphere, best support and best results” possible for all students, an objective that runs through all of the school’s operational and strategic priorities. This produces young adults who are “well rounded, well qualified and well prepared”.An extensive trips, co-curricular and personal development programme is on offer to help ensure this which includes a Sixth Form Electives (enrichment) programme, and the quality of the school’s pastoral care is excellent. Kindness and inclusivity are core features of the school’s ethos.
The Mathematics Faculty consists of many experienced teachers, with the majority of members of the Faculty having been at the school for several years. All members of staff have relevant Maths-based degrees, and all full-time members of staff have some allocation to teach A-level.Mathematics is consistently one of the most chosen subjects at A-level with five classes plus a Further Mathematics class. At GCSE, Statistics is offered in Year 10-11 as an options subject as well as a combined Statistics/Further Mathematics course of which there are currently two full classes.
It is essential that candidates have a proven track record of teaching across the A-level course, and it is desired (but not essential) that candidates have experience teaching Further Mathematics A-level. Results at GCSE and A-level are consistently good with limited students entered for foundation (1-4 students per year).
In KS3, we aim to develop students understanding of Mathematics as a language, not just a series of steps to acquire the correct answer. We have a widespread sixth form mentoring scheme which continues to reach record numbers of students each year and we enter all students in Year 7-8 into the Junior Maths Challenge as well as having many students enter and achieve great success at intermediate level and beyond.Several members of staff offer support clubs, or clubs such as puzzle club and chess club which are often very well attended.
To further details and to apply for the role, please visit our School website: [...]