Head of Mathematics

Full Time – Permanent Contract  

Salary Scale: L6-L10 £53,380 - £58,959

 Starting September 2024

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 17^th May 2024 at 9.00AM

(Please note: Interviews to be held on Tuesday 21^st May)

We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Head of Mathematics to join us following the successful promotion of the existing postholder to the Senior Leadership Team.   

As part of an educational restructure in the local area in 2022, we have welcomed over 300 new students and over 30 staff into our community and are now a secondary school of 800 learners across Years 7-13.  

As we continue to increase in numbers, we are seeking exceptional, like-minded colleagues to become part of our family in delivering teaching and learning and personal development of the highest quality.   

 We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:   

• Be an exceptional teacher of Mathematics.
• Provide exceptional high-quality leadership and act as a lead practitioner in all aspects of the role.  
• Ensure the best use of allocated INSET and curriculum area time to improve teaching and learning by linking it with the strategic needs of the school.  
• Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum areas.  
• Ensure robust and effective assessment across the curriculum areas informs students how to make further progress in their learning, enabling improved student outcomes.  

 You are likely to be someone who:   

• Has a real passion for Mathematics with the experience and desire to progress further. 
• Has a track-record of exceptional classroom teaching with an acute understanding of effective pedagogy. 
• Can demonstrate a commitment to and knowledge/experience of effective strategies to maintain and raise attainment, in particular to address the differing needs which exist in the mixed ability classroom, which include second language learners. 
• Has significant experience of improving outcomes for students with SEND or disadvantage. 
• Is flexible, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload. 
• Has a commitment to the aims and values of comprehensive education, the school’s vision and ethos, as well as the implementation of equal opportunities policy and practice. 
• Is authentic – at heart a positive human being that cares about themselves as much as others. 

 Wadham School can offer you:    

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals.
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families.  
• Strong and supportive leadership where value is placed on learning beyond the classroom.  
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England.  
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.   

Please click this link for job description/person specification

Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV.

Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged. For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.   

Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information on the public domain on social media platforms.

“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10 

School Counsellor (Part-time)

Permanent Contract

Weeks: 5 Hours per week – Term Time Only

Salary Scale: Grade 12. Point 12 – 19

Full-Time Salary:  £3,095 - £3,488 PA

Deadline for applications: 9:00AM on Monday 13^th May 2024

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced School Counsellor to join us at an exciting new chapter in the life of Wadham School. As part of an educational restructure in the local area, we have welcomed over 300 new students and 35 staff into our community and are now a secondary school of nearly 850 learners across Years 7-13. 

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented colleague. 

 We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to: 

• Support students and staff who are facing mental health and well-being issues, who would benefit from professional interventions with a qualified practitioner.
• Provide training and guidance to the Pastoral and Safeguarding team and attend all meetings.
• Promote positive mental health initiatives throughout the school and beyond.
• Manage a clinical caseload professionally, within the expected framework.
• Build and implement training and resources that will promote positive mental health.

 You are likely to be someone who: 

• Has exceptional experience working with young people and adults and is confident and self-assured whilst able to build professional relationships that foster support and assistance.
• Has experience of providing reports and evidence to support meetings and reviews, working to deadlines and sharing the school’s commitment to Data Protection.
• Is reliable and trustworthy and understands the safeguarding needs of our school community.

• Wadham School can offer you:  
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families in a highly supportive role.
• Part time hours to create a good work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.

Please click on this link for the  Job description and person specification and the bottom of the page for an application form.  Please note: we do not accept applications by CV.

Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged. For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.

PFSA (Part-time)

Temporary Fixed Term Contract Until March 2025

Weeks: 15 Hours per week – All year round

Salary Scale: Grade 12. Point 12 – 19

Full-Time Salary:  £10,711 -£12,071 PA

Deadline for applications: 9:00AM on Monday 13^th May 2024

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Parent Family Support Advisor to join us at an exciting new chapter in the life of Wadham School. As part of an educational restructure in the local area, we have welcomed over 300 new students and 35 staff into our community and are now a secondary school of nearly 850 learners across Years 7-13. 

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented colleague. 

 We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to: 

• Work directly with families and students who would benefit from advice and support to maintain good attendance to education.
• Take an active part in parenting-based classes to help empower parents who may struggle to create boundaries and opportunities for their children to gain the best outcomes from education through targeted interventions.
• Create a cohesive multi-agency approach to supporting vulnerable students and their families.
• Work well within a small professional team.

 You are likely to be someone who: 

• Has exceptional experience working with people, is confident and self-assured.
• Champions inclusion and is passionate about supporting young people to work to their potential.
• Can easily step into lead professional role where required and understands the needs of the PFSA role, such as Early Help Assessments (EHA’s).
• Has extensive knowledge of Safeguarding policies and understands the importance of prioritising urgent needs and supporting families.

• Wadham School can offer you:  
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families in a highly supportive role.
• Part time hours to create a good work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.

Please click this link for Job description and person specification and visit the bottom of the page for an application form.  

Please note: we do not accept applications by CV.

Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged. For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.

Assistant Head of Year

Full Time – Permanent Contract

Weeks: 37 Hours/week, Term Time + INSETS

Salary Scale: Grade 13. Point 6

Full-Time Salary:  £20,459 - £22,245 PA

Deadline for applications: 9:00AM on Monday 6^th May 2024

Start date: ASAP

We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Assistant Head of Year to join us at an exciting new chapter in the life of Wadham School. As part of an educational restructure in the local area, we have welcomed (this year) over 300 new students and 35 staff into our community and are now a secondary school of nearly 850 learners across Years 7-13. 

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented colleague. 

 We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to: 

• Provide exceptional pastoral support, resolving both day-to-day and longer-term barriers to learning and well-being pupils may face.
• Work directly with pupils, colleagues and external professionals to ensure learning and pastoral needs are clearly identified and met.
• Work with exceptional professionals to further develop a shared understanding of learning

 You are likely to be someone who: 

• Enjoys working with people, is confident and self-assured.
• Champions inclusion and is passionate about supporting young people to work to their potential
• Is ambitious for our pupils and thrives in an aspirational culture 
• Will embrace our highly supportive, professional approach to school improvement 

 Wadham School can offer you:  

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals 
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families 
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom 
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.

For Job description and person specification please click on this link.

Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV

Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged. For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.

Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks.

“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10

CLEANER

Permanent position

10 hours per week (2 hours per day) or 15 hours (3 hours per day)

**Either 6.30AM- 9.30AM or 2.30PM and 5.30PM**

Term Time plus Inset days (5) & 1 week holiday clean  (40 weeks per year)

Grade 16 PT 2. Actual Salary £5,307 per annum (10 hours)

or £7,962 per annum (15 hours)

Closing date for applications: Monday 6th May 2024 at 9.00AM

We are seeking enthusiastic, conscientious individuals who have great attention to detail and the ability to self-motivate and work well within a busy team.  

The early mornings and early evenings offer you the ability to work around your family and has the additional benefit of school holidays with just 40 working weeks per year. It also offers the opportunity to join a well-established team of professional school cleaners and help make a difference in keeping our school clean and tidy.

**There is availability for either the morning, afternoon or both shifts**

(Please indicate your preference on the application form)

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the Cleaning Team
• Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner with minimal supervision
• Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with unexpected issues when they arise and being able to problem solve effectively
• The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a good practical aptitude, being able to carry out routine cleaning in all areas of the school including toilets and sports halls.
• This post can be physically demanding where candidates need to be able to carry out the duties effectively and thoroughly, as part of a team.

For an application form, please see the school website www.wadhamschool.co.uk Please note you will be required to complete a full Somerset County application form with a full work history with details of two professional referees, giving details of your experience and attributes for this post. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

For further enquiries please email lmahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.

Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks.

“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10