Hazel Wood High School Announces Vacancy for Lead Teacher of Maths

Overview of Position

Hazel Wood High School, part of the Oak Learning Partnership, has announced an opening for a Lead Teacher of Maths. The institution is seeking an educator to contribute to the strategic development of the mathematics department, with a focus on coaching colleagues and improving student outcomes.

Core Expectations

The school has outlined several key areas of responsibility for the successful candidate, including:

• Leading curriculum improvement initiatives.
• Modelling effective classroom practice.
• Coaching and developing fellow staff members.
• Contributing to broader school-wide leadership goals.

Recruitment and Safeguarding Protocols

As the school operates under the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance, all employment offers are subject to rigorous vetting procedures. Prospective employees should note the following requirements:

• Background Checks: Candidates are required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is mandatory regardless of any existing certificates held through the DBS Update Service.
• Verification: Appointments are subject to a range of standard checks, which may include verification of the right to work, medical assessments, and social media/online checks.
• Disclosure: Applicants are legally required to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Application Guidance

The school advises that CVs will not be accepted as a valid form of application. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the official Teaching Vacancies service website to submit an application. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint candidates before the stated closing date if a suitable applicant is identified.

For those wishing to learn more about the school environment, visits can be arranged by contacting Hazel Wood High School directly at 0161 797 6543 or by emailing [email protected].