Maths Teacher

 James Calvert Spence College is situated in a beautiful coastal town in Northumberland and is a 9-19 through school, catering for students from Year 5 to Year 13. We are within easy reach of urban Tyneside and beyond, with many staff travelling with ease in the opposite direction to the rush hour traffic from Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland areas.

JCSC and the maths department have improved considerably over the last few years and we are determined to secure future improvement through expanding the staffing in this core department.  Whilst we would, ideally, like our new recruit to start to make a difference as soon as possible, we would be prepared to wait until Easter or even September 2018 for the right candidate, who would be expected to teach across key stages 3, 4 and 5.

The pupils and staff are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual who wants to work as part of a team to drive learning forward. This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding teacher of Maths to work with a motivated and experienced team of specialists, as we actively embracing the challenges faced by the new, more demanding curriculum through ongoing and significant investment in staff training.

This is an exciting time to join JCSC as we continue our journey towards excellence, and look to build upon much improved GCSE and A-Level outcomes in 2017.  Staff and governors are fully committed to promoting equal opportunity and an outstanding educational experience for all students.

You will:

• Be a strong classroom practitioner, keen to develop your own skills further
• Be a positive role model
• Have high expectations of yourself and others
• Be someone with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Be passionate about improving the life chances of our students

We can offer you:

• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• A  well-resourced curriculum
• Hardworking and well behaved pupils who are willing to learn 
• Supportive, hardworking colleagues led by our Director of Maths
• A friendly and supportive working environment with a dedicated staff team

Should you wish to informally discuss these positions further or would like to visit the college, please contact Mrs Carole Hutchinson (01665 710636, Ext 204, chutchinson01@jcsc.co.uk) to arrange.

Application forms and further details can also be obtained by visiting www.jcsc.co.uk or telephone 01665 710636.

Completed applications should be submitted to Carole Hutchinson, Assistant to the Executive Headteacher, at James Calvert Spence College, Acklington Road, Amble, Northumberland NE65 0ND. (chutchinson01@jcsc.co.uk).

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 19 January. 

No agencies please