Maths Teacher

We are looking for Maths Teachers in a school which offers excellent opportunities for professional development. Twyford Church of England High School, an Ofsted Outstanding school with a thriving Sixth Form, is one of four Twyford Trust schools, and the new post-holder will be joining us at a time of growth; the organisation therefore offers exciting development opportunities and good promotion prospects for motivated and energetic teachers who support the ethos of the Trust. The posts are well suited to teachers who have completed their NQT year but are also open to BTs.  

Maths at Twyford 

Our KS3 and KS4 Maths curriculums are three tiered; within each tier we use differentiated outcomes for each lesson to ensure we deliver the best possible curriculum for students of all abilities. At KS5 we run A Level courses in both Maths and Further Maths, and student recruitment to these courses has been an area of growth for the school. The curriculum and assessment frameworks are stored on the VLE (‘Copia’) to ensure that all materials are accessible for students, parents and staff. 

The department comprises 18 teachers, led by the head of department and a second-in-charge for Maths. The department includes 2 trainees and 3 teachers who trained with us last year, with many of the team having additional responsibilities across the school.  The successful candidate would teach groups from all key stages; all teachers in the department are required to teach Maths to KS5. 

Results in 2017:

GCSE (Year 11): 9-7 41.4%; 9-5 77.3%; 9-4 90.1%; 9-1 100%

A Level Maths: A*-A 51.4%; A*-B 75.2%; A*-C 89.9%; A*-E 99.1%

A Level Further Maths: A*-A 59.3%; A*-B 88.9%; A*-C 92.6%; A*-E 100%

For more information about the school please visit the Twyford CE High School website.  For more information about the role please see the Job Description on the Twyford Trust website at:  http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach Maths to KS5
• Knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum
• An understanding of recent curriculum / learning developments
• An understanding of the strategies required to motivate and enthuse all students across the ability range as part of a whole school approach to raising achievement
• An understanding of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students’ learning effectively
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• Energy and enthusiasm
• A commitment to the ethos of the school

We offer: 

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive and lively Leadership Team

The Twyford Trust

The Twyford Trust was established in October 2011 to enable an existing School, Twyford CE High School, to build on its successes and look outward to the large number of parents who were eager to become part of its community. The Twyford Trust aims to deliver outstanding education in a comprehensive school setting, and embraces the Twyford School motto ‘Life in all its fullness’, encouraging students to use their individual gifts wisely and well. Supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS), the Trust is the overarching organisation which provides support for all Trust schools. The Trust currently runs three high schools in the London Borough of Ealing and will open its fourth school, Ada Lovelace CE High School, in September 2018.

Twyford CE High School, Acton

Twyford CE High School was set up by the LDBS in 1981. The school has an excellent reputation and is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (May 2012) and SIAMS (April 2017). 

Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 21st November 2017

Interview date: Tuesday 28th November 2017

How to apply

For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies 

Applications must be submitted to HR/Recruitment at Twyford School by the closing date. They can be posted to Twyford Church of England Academies Trust, c/o Twyford Church of England School, Twyford Crescent, Acton, London W3 9PP or emailed to recruitment@twyford.ealing.sch.uk. Please do not submit applications by fax.

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

You will also be expected to sign and adhere to the school’s SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE and SAFE WORKING PRACTICE AGREEMENT which is available as a download on the school website Vacancies page.