Teacher of Mathematics with TLR

Are you ambitious teacher looking for a demanding but exciting challenge? Apply and convince us that you share our passion for education and teaching and have a solid knowledge of and real passion for mathematics. Convince us too that you are committed to working in a collaborative environment to develop as an excellent teacher able to teach mathematics as well as its links to other subjects from 11-18 including to mixed attainment classes. This is an exciting opportunity to join Langdon Park School and play a role in delivering our Mathematics curriculum. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, motivated, inspirational teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning.

At Langdon Park School we are seeking to appoint professionals of the highest calibre as we fulfil our ambition to transform the life chances of our students and their community. Progress has been significant over the last few years—GCSE results are improving and post-16 outcomes are now above national averages, as is attendance; we are over-subscribed and enjoy the full support of our families and the community; our students are a proud, loyal and well behaved; our sixth form has doubled in size in the last four years with successful Oxbridge applicants in the last two years. Our staff work extremely hard and are passionate about the school, the students and our 4BEs ethos: Be Professional; Be Inclusive; Be a Learner; Be Knowledgeable.

Langdon Park School has served the community for well over 100 years. We enjoy a large campus comprised of both original Victorian buildings and state of the art new builds. Spotlight youth service share part of our site and we have access to a range of additional services and provisions as a result of this. The local community is tight knit, hugely supportive of the school and where the vast majority of our students live. Significant plans to redevelop the local area are in place; this is an exciting time to join the Langdon Park School community.

The successful candidate will join a progressive school where CPD is evidence-based and engaging at the same time, as staff workload and wellbeing is also prioritised. 

We welcome the applications of all knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers committed to improving the life chances of students in the Poplar and Bow area. 

What we offer in the school:

‘Leaders and teachers ensure that they know and champion each individual pupil…have high expectations of all…There is a warm regard between staff and pupils…Pupils are calm and polite, friendly and courteous…Staff are proud to work at the school. They appreciate leaders’ support for their well-being and the provision of professional development opportunities” Ofsted, April 2023

• A structured school and subject CPD programme
• Access to NPQML or NPQSL qualifications
• Open-door with the Head-teacher and KIT (Keeping-in-touch) appointments
• Fortnightly line-management meetings
• A focus on cognitive-science, pedagogy and regular sharing of teaching and learning
• Free access to an on-site gym and staff counsellor
• Time off in lieu days in recognition of CPD
• A clear staff code of conduct and well-being charter
• Cycle 2 work scheme
• Free car parking and excellent transport links for all of London

Main Areas of Responsibility

The purpose of your role will be:   

• To lead, manage and develop the subject area(s)  
• To lead and embody the promotion of the school ethos, its policies, routines and expectations with absolute consistency 
• To secure excellent progress and attainment of all students across the subject and to ensure gaps are narrowed within the curriculum areas. 
• To provide professional leadership and management for the Faculty and to support, develop and hold team members accountable for student progress. 
• To lead, manage and develop the curriculum in order to secure high quality teaching, the effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement of all students. 
• To create and lead an aspirational culture and learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.   
• To effectively lead, manage and deploy staff, financial and physical resources within the faculty
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to monitor wellbeing and provide opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will:   

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, leadership training   
• Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at a good or outstanding level   
• Have experience of initiation and effective management of change   
• Show evidence of raising achievement in present post and showing good value added for groups   
• Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in subject and their implications   
• Have good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking   
• Show good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement   
• Have good communication skills in speech and writing   
• Display excellent organizational skills   
• Be able to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students   
• Be able to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environment

Please note we reserve the right to withdraw the advert should we recruit before the deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 5pm on 20th May 2024

Langdon Park is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A DBS enhanced disclosure that is satisfactory to us will be a condition of appointment.

Also please note in accordance with the latest KCSIE guidance, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches.

For all information and the link for the zoom call please contact the HR Officer, Estera Kowalczyk on 0207 987 4811 or email HR@langdonpark.org.

Deadline: 9am Monday 20th May

Interviews: w/c 20th May