Teacher of Maths
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Upminster, Essex
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2018
Job overview
The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School is a dynamic, co-educational school. Inspired by our historic tradition of 'Love as Brethren', we strive to be outstanding in everything we do, producing young people who have the confidence, qualifications, experience and aspiration to be successful in the 21st Century world.
We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join the very successful Mathematics Department.
The school has excellent facilities, is over-subscribed and is attended by highly motivated students, who achieve excellent results.
The Mathematics Department consists of 11 teachers. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across all three key stages.
Students in Years 7 to 11 are taught in sets. We follow a mastery style curriculum for students in Years 7 and 8. Students in years 9 to 11 study a 3-year GCSE course.
The majority of our students are entered for the higher GCSE examination, with only a very small number taking the foundation qualification. Our results at GCSE are consistently strong and the number of students taking A level Mathematics with us has grown significantly in recent years.
Further Mathematics is also taught. We are members of the Further Maths Support Programme and CPD opportunities relating to our A level provision are available through them.
There is an excellent NQT induction programme in place and newly qualified teachers are welcome to apply.
We enjoy a fine reputation for the quality of our pastoral care and extra-curricular provision and are committed to the professional development of all our staff, as well as innovative teaching and learning strategies.
The school is a short walk from Upminster station where Overground and Underground services are available; these connect to central London (Fenchurch Street), Romford and all District Line destinations. The school is also a short drive from the M25, A12 and A13.
Interested colleagues are invited to contact Gill Dove, Head of Mathematics, for further information about the post. Her contact details are gdo@cooperscoborn.co.uk
Completed applications, together with a personal statement, should be emailed to Tracey Skingle, Director of HR, at tsk@cooperscoborn.co.uk
Closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 22nd January
Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date
The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure & Barring Service)
The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, if the situation arises.
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES – THANK YOU!
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About The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
- The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
- St. Mary's Lane, Upminster
- Essex
- RM14 3HS
- United Kingdom
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School in Upminster is a dynamic 11-18 co-educational school for 1,467 pupils. Our roots date back to 1536. While focusing clearly on academic achievement, we aim to provide a liberal education which recognises and develops the potential of every pupils, within a caring, supportive and friendly environment, thus helping our pupils in their preparation to become full and effective citizens.
The School is designated as having a religious character and upholds Christian principles embodied in our motto "Love as Brethren". Religious Education is a compulsory part of the School curriculum.
We value tradition, innovation and independence. We maintain high standards of discipline and reward effort, attainment and creativity. These values are nurtured both through the School's broad and balanced curriculum and through its exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular activities. We excel in the fields of Music and Drama and have been awarded Sportsmark Gold for Excellence in Sport and the Artsmark for excellence in the Performing Arts. We are national finalists in 14 different sports. Nearly half of our pupils play musical instruments and participate in the 24 different orchestras, bands and ensembles. Our School drama and musical productions are of professional standard.
The School enjoys the active support of its parent Livery Company, the Worshipful Company of Coopers, through the Coopers' Company and Coborn Educational Foundation.
We are fortunate in having pupils who are highly motivated in both their work and play and live up to the high standards expected of them.
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