I am very proud to be leading such a large, friendly and thriving
faculty which has such a key role within the school.
The maths faculty has undergone significant change over the past
eighteen months since I was appointed. The current teaching staff
represents a mixture of maturity and experience, and youthful
energy. Recently there have been significant opportunities for
teachers at the start of their career to gain additional
responsibilities and experience. The faculty is led by myself and
three assistant heads.
I am pleased to say that there is a mutually supportive atmosphere
within the faculty in which all staff feel that their contributions
are valid and welcomed, and best practice willingly shared.
KS3 results have been consistently good with over 70% of students
gaining a level 5 or above. At GCSE the introduction of the module
scheme has helped us to carefully monitor student progress and are
therefore confident of a significant increase in the percentage of
A*-C grades for our present year 11. Post 16, along with AS and A2
courses we deliver GCSE resits, ALAN qualifications andn key
skills. We have recently adopted the MEI scheme at A level and are
delighted with its practical and student friendly approach. For the
full A level, students study four Pure, one Statistics and one
Mechnics module. There are excellent opportunities for staff who
wish to teach at this higher level.
At all key stages revision
sessions are held – these are well attended and appreciated by the
students and have contributed to the increase in achievement
currently being seen within the faculty. However, there is no room
for complacency and we constantly strive to develop the faculty
further. We are committed to raising standards and enhancing
students’ experience of Maths. Along with the opportunities
afforded by the Building Schools for the Future project it is an
exciting time for the faculty and the school.
Our aim is to establish a culture of high expectations through
innovative and committed teaching leading to effective learning. We
continue to work hard in order to afford our students the maximum
opportunities in life and welcome any new staff who wish to help us
achieve it.
