Teacher of Mathematics

Full time

Are you an inspirational Teacher of Mathematics, with a passion for your subject, wishing to work with an excellent team?

Royal Russell School is an HMC/IAPS co-educational school with over 1100 pupils between the ages of 3 and 18, situated on a beautiful green campus of 110 acres in the Shirley Hills near Croydon, on the doorstep of London. We have over 170 boarding students in the Senior School and are proud of our day and boarding facilities that rank amongst the best in the South of England. Our pupils, parents and staff experience a warm and friendly environment with strong pastoral care for every pupil alongside a comprehensive co-curricular and enrichment programme. We aim to build on this alongside improving academic success to continue to be the family school of choice in South London. The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) has recently judged the school as ‘excellent’ in all areas.   

Mathematics is one of the strengths of the school, with consistently excellent outcomes and high value added at GCSE and A level. Maths is the most popular A level subject within the school, and students consistently provide positive feedback about their Maths learning. As well as delivering great lessons, the department provides additional stretch and challenge for the most able through extension opportunities, and also provides small-group support for students who need extra time to develop their skills.  

You will become a central part of our diverse, enthusiastic and energetic family. The strength of community at Royal Russell is paramount to the success of every individual and we strongly believe that we learn and achieve together.

You will be a well-qualified and inspiring teacher with outstanding subject knowledge, able to teach confidently from Year 7 through to GCSE and A level.

Alongside teaching Maths across Key Stage 3-5, you will also support students as a tutor, and in a range of co-curricular activities. This role requires an enthusiasm for the subject, alongside experience, dynamism, teamwork and dedication and a willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular programme and support the pastoral life of our community. 

We are a friendly, warm and nurturing school and we are committed to doing the very best for our students, setting them high expectations in a supportive environment while fostering independent learning and practical skills. You will become a central part of our diverse, enthusiastic and energetic family. The strength of community at Royal Russell is paramount to the success of every individual and we strongly believe that we learn and achieve together. 

Royal Russell offers excellent benefits including a competitive salary on our own salary scale which is above SNS and rewards staff in line with their qualifications and experience, and the opportunity to take on additional pastoral and academic responsibilities for which an additional allowance is paid. As part of the vibrant community of the historic Royal Russell School, you will work with a fantastic team of dedicated, supportive and friendly staff in our beautiful green parkland estate with easy access to transport links (Coombe Lane tram stop served by the New Addington tram is opposite the School entrance). The School offers a defined contribution pension, with free life cover, on a promoted salary scale. In addition you will have access to free car parking, free meals, a discount of up to 50% on School fees, (85% discount for wrap around care before and after school during term-time and 25% discount with the Royal Russell Holiday Club which operates during School holiday periods), and the use of our sporting and gym facilities (on-site tennis courts, swimming pool and gym), free of charge. Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures can be found on our School recruitment page at: https://www.royalrussell.co.uk/discover/vacancies You can also contact us by email at hr@royalrussell.co.uk or telephone HR on 020 8657 4433. 

Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 9am on Monday, 15 April 2024. Interviews will be held at the school the following week. If you have not heard from us by 26 April you should presume that you have not been successful on this occasion. 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff.