Teacher of Mathematics

PART-TIME (circa. 0.6 FTE)

MERCHANT TAYLORS’ SCHOOL, LIVERPOOL

Required September 2022

Merchant Taylors’, School has a long and distinguished history as a leading school in the region. Based on over four hundred years of tradition, we aspire to be a forward-thinking and progressive centre of learning. 

We are seeking to recruit an inspirational, enthusiastic and self-reflective Teacher of Mathematics to start employment in September 2022. There may be some flexibility in contracted hours, the post will be circa 0.6 FTE.   The role would suit an experienced teacher, an NQT or a recent graduate who is considering a career in teaching. The role involves teaching Mathematics at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level.

The Mathematics Department at Merchant Taylors’ are proud to be at the forefront of the School’s digital learning developments. This is reflective of a forward-thinking approach to the Teaching & Learning whilst the department’s excellent examination results are supported by the traditional values of scholarship and academia. Pupils enjoy their studies of mathematics and are motivated to work hard: mathematics and numeracy are very much at the heart of the Merchants’ curriculum

There is an expectation that you will participate in and contribute to the co-curricular life of the School as a whole.  In return, the School is committed to helping you develop further as a teacher by supporting you with appropriate professional development.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website for more information about our thriving school, which offers an exceptionally rich curriculum and strong sense of community www.merchanttaylors.com  

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

• The provision of a safe environment in which children and young people feel heard

• Being aware of the indicators of abuse and neglect

• Ensuring vigilance in recognising changes in behaviour or mood

• Reporting safeguarding concerns in line with the School’s Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy

• Attending Safeguarding training and updates as requested by the School

The duties of this role meet the definition of regulated activity relevant to children and an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list is appropriate.

Our School Safeguarding Statement

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

For further details and to apply, please visit www.merchanttaylors.com/join-our-team/teaching-vacancies

Candidates should submit an application form via email to recruitment@merchanttaylors.com  or alternatively post to Human Resources Department, Merchant Taylors’ School, Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 0QP.

Closing date is 10.00am on 23rd May. Interviews will be held on 26/05/2022 or 27/05/2022.