Teacher of Maths
Gillingham School
Dorset
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2018
Job overview
GILLINGHAM SCHOOL, DORSET
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP
Tel : 01747 833851 - https://www.gillingham-dorset.co.uk
11-19 Mixed Comprehensive - 1,700 on roll including 350 in the Sixth Form
Required from September 2018, Gillingham School in Dorset are looking for a dynamic, well-qualified and highly motivated Maths teacher to join a very popular and successful department, Gillingham is a vibrant and supportive school with delightful pupils where teachers are determined, committed and focused on inspiring students to succeed.
This post is ideally suited for either a newly qualified teacher or for a teacher with experience looking for a fresh challenge. An excellent induction programme exists for new colleagues and opportunity for further career development is a real priority for our school. All colleagues who join our school are entitled to rich professional learning and ongoing professional development.
Gillingham is an ambitious and happy school which offers excellent resources and outstanding facilities and a special, particular ethos both amongst pupils and staff. Closing date 20 February 2018. Please ring above number or apply on line via the school web-site (https://www.gillingham-dorset.co.uk ). We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and will require the disclosure of any criminal convictions. We look forward to receiving an application form from you.
About Gillingham School
Gillingham School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-19, voluntary-controlled, comprehensive secondary school, situated in Gillingham in Dorset. There are 1,766 students on the school roll, of whom 426 are students in the sixth form. Gillingham School’s roots in the community date back to 1516.
Headteacher
Mrs L Lyons
Values and vision
Gillingham School recognises that children have many abilities, talents and personalities and that they learn in many different ways. It aims to develop their abilities, raise their expectations and provide the support necessary for success, by offering a wide range of experiences to its students both in and out of the classroom.
The secondary school values the individual achievement of its students in a wide range of activities; performance in public examinations is one of these. Other successes, whether sporting, creative or personal, are equally valued.
The school’s motto is ‘docendo discimus’, which means ‘we learn through teaching’. The school recognises that learning is a shared process, and that the partnership between students, teachers and parents is vitally important in ensuring that all students aspire to achieve the best possible chances for their future.
Ofsted
“Much of the teaching in the school is good and some is outstanding. The excellent behaviour of students makes a significant contribution to a harmonious school community. The high expectations of senior leaders and governors are evident in the challenging targets set for students. The management of performance is rigorous. The sixth form is good. Students are taught well and make good progress, attaining above average standards.”
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