Head of Mathematics

Employer: Upton-by-Chester High School
Salary: Main or Upper Pay Scale as applicable + TLR 1(2) £12,032
Location: Upton-by-Chester High School
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 23/04/2025 at 12:28
Reference: SEC/25/308691

Upton-by-Chester High School

St. James Avenue, Chester, CH2 1NN

Head of Mathematics

For September 2025

Main or Upper Pay Scale as applicable + TLR 1(2) £12,032

Our most recent Ofsted short inspection in May 2019 was highly successful, endorsing our previous judgement, ‘This is a good school with an outstanding sixth form’ (May 2015).

We are looking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated, and enthusiastic middle leader to lead Mathematics. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who currently holds a leadership responsibility and is looking to lead a large team.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be an outstanding teacher able to support other colleagues in the department to develop their skills in learning and teaching.
  • Plan and deliver a clear strategic programme of improvement across the department.
  • Be able to lead and manage a team of teaching and non-teaching staff.
  • Support the development and delivery of an outstanding curriculum which supports all groups of learners to achieve at the highest level.
  • Be a highly motivated and reflective leader and teacher.

You will be able to demonstrate unwavering commitment to raising standards and improving progress so that every learner can succeed.

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.

Download an application pack from our website www.uptonhigh.co.uk

Electronic applications should be returned to CumminsL@uptonhigh.co.uk

CVs alone will not be accepted.

Closing date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025

The post is subject to suitable references and the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).  Further information can be found at www.gov.uk

Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to apply

If you wish to be considered for this vacancy you should complete the application form, giving the names and addresses of two referees, and submit a concise letter of application. This should be typed or word-processed and should include the following information:

  1. A brief outline of what you have achieved in your present post
  2. A statement about why you want this job.
  3. An indication of the strengths and expertise you could offer the school.

All points should address the detail in the person specification and other points made within the information sent to candidates.

Candidates are kindly requested not to submit a CV instead of the application form.  Additional sheets may be attached to the back of the application form if there is insufficient space.

Completed applications should be returned to Mr L Cummins (Headteacher), to arrive no later than midday on Midday Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Should you choose to post your application, please ensure that you put the correct postage on the envelope as this could result in your application not being considered due to late arrival.  Please note that we will only consider applications submitted on the Cheshire West and Chester application form.

Interviews are planned to take place during the following week.  We endeavour to inform all applicants whether they have been shortlisted or not, however, If you have not heard from us within two weeks of this date, regretfully you must assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, in which case the Governors would like to thank you for your time and your interest in the school.

Please note that we are happy to arrange risk-assessed informal visits for prospective candidates before short-listing has taken place, also if you wish to have an informal discussion about the post in advance of your application, or if you require any further details, please contact Mrs S Lloyd, HR Manager.

Tel: 01244 259890

E-mail: LloydS@uptonhigh.co.uk

Further information on this vacancy

This vacancy is now closed

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