Teacher of Mathematics
West London Free School
Hammersmith and Fulham
- Expired
- Salary:
- WLFS main payscale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st January 2019
- Apply by:
- 11 October 2018
Job overview
Reports to: Head of Mathematics
The West London Free School aims to provide all pupils, no matter what their background, with a classical liberal education. We have a distinctive school culture built on a passion for bringing rich, demanding and inspiring knowledge to pupils of all abilities. We treasure the subject knowledge of staff, we value their passion for continuing to grow as subject-specialists and we support their subject-specific development. We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching across the whole curriculum. There is a firm and fair approach to behaviour, systematically supported by senior staff: all pupil detentions are centralised and run by senior staff every day. Teachers are therefore able to prioritise the planning and teaching of subject knowledge.
The successful candidate will join a stable and enthusiastic department, which has enjoyed excellent GCSE results over the past 3 years. Mathematics take up at A-level is excellent, with over half of the current Year 12s and Year 13s studying Maths or Further Maths, following the OCR(MEI) specification. The successful candidate will play a key role in the continuing delivery and development of GCSE and A-Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
The successful candidate will:
- have an outstanding track record of Mathematics teaching and outcomes for pupils at both GCSE and A-Level
- be passionate about their subject and inspire pupils
- be committed to a rigorous, knowledge-based curriculum
- offer a substantial commitment to extra-curricular activities
The West London Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
If you wish to apply, please complete and return the attached application form with a covering letter via email to s.noel@wlfs.org or post to the West London Free School, Palingswick House, 241 King Street, Hammersmith, W6 9LP
Application deadline: 12th October 2018
Interviews to be held week commencing 15th October 2018
Attached documents
About West London Free School
- West London Free School
- Palingswick House, 241 King Street, Hammersmith
- London
- W6 9LP
- United Kingdom
The West London Free School is one of the country's pioneering free schools, renowned for academic excellence, high standards of behaviour and a wide choice of co-curricular clubs. Since our foundation in 2011, we have provided all children with a rigorous, knowledge-rich education irrespective of their background. We believe that knowledge is a good in and of itself, empowering pupils to understand and take an interest in the world around them. The education we offer is not just a preparation for work, but a preparation for life. As such, we value the knowledge of our teachers, and the passion for their subject that they bring to the classroom.
Outcomes
We offer a challenging curriculum, with a supportive environment, underpinned by fantastic teachers. Through this combination, pupils at the West London Free School excel. In 2023:
- A-level: 48% of entries were graded A* to A, and 77% were graded A* to B.
- GCSE: 48% of entries were graded 9 to 7, and 86% were graded 9 to 4. Progress 8 was 0.69, and Attainment 8 was 6.1, placing us in the top 2% of comprehensive schools in the country.
- WLFS students went on to study at some of the best universities in the UK and abroad, with seven students accepted to courses at Oxford or Cambridge in both 2022 and 2023.
Staff experience
At the West London Free School, we aim to build a culture of sustainable success. We have a stable body of staff who feel supported and fulfilled.
- We have clear, evidence-informed, pragmatic approaches to teaching and learning, as summarised in our Seven Principles of a WLFS Lesson (see here).
- Workload is closely monitored throughout the school year, and systems are refined to be as efficient and hassle free, so that teachers can spend as much time as possible focusing on the core component of their job: teaching.
- Paperwork and form-filling is kept to an absolute minimum.
- Senior leaders see it as their responsibility to ensure all teachers can teach without disruption. School rules are non-negotiable, and poor behaviour is met by escalating sanctions.
- Our annual survey is conducted by EdSRS, and in 2023 revealed that 100% of teaching staff would recommend the WLFS to other teachers as a good place to work (84% nationally); 100% of staff responded that behaviour management of pupils is good (75% nationally); and 87% responded that the SLT are highly visible and approachable (71% nationally).
Co-curricular
As well as a knowledge rich education, the WLFS runs an extensive co-curricular programme that encourages children to develop outside the classroom. The school specialises in music and offers a range of sporting opportunities as well as general interest clubs. All staff are encouraged to share their co-curricular enthusiasm by committing one hour a week to running a school club.
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