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Teacher of Mathematics

Teacher of Mathematics

Cove School

Hampshire

  • Expired
Salary:
ECT/MPR/UPR
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
14 December 2022

Job overview

Teacher of Mathematics

ECT/MPR/UPR

“Cove School gives a warm welcome to pupils, staff and visitors. Senior leaders and governors set high standards. Staff care about the pupils and do not give up on them.” Ofsted 2020

Cove School has an opportunity available for a Teacher of Mathematics, you will be an enthusiastic, determined and forward-thinking person. The Mathematics team have improved outcomes year on year, are consistently at or above national average, and always strive to do better. They are a fun and friendly team, who work closely together in a well-resourced area. We welcome applications from ECT’s.

As a consistently good teacher with a real passion for your subject, you will have a proven track record of teaching high quality lessons across the ability range for 11-16 year old children. You will be responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality maths curriculum and further develop resource and extra-curricular activities. Our aim, quite simply, is to make sure that every child, in every lesson, every day is achieving excellence.

The School is committed to supporting all staff with high quality CPD both internally and in a wider Hampshire and National context, ensuring staff are at the forefront of innovative teaching and learning.

Cove School is an 11-16 school and has approximately 935 pupils on roll. It enjoys strong links with with the local authority and has a vibrant CPD programme as described by Ofsted (January 2020) which includes an excellent developing leaders programme and a dynamic teaching and learning community.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

  • Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge students to raise achievement at all levels.
  • Have excellent subject knowledge.
  • Have a keen interest in developing the mathematics curriculum area.
  • Enjoy working as part of a wider team, having a real sense of fun.

In return you can expect:

  • Excellent support and a wide range of opportunities for professional development.
  • A dedicated team who place students at the heart of everything.
  • Great students who are proud to be part of the school.
  • An open and honest professional culture and learning community.
  • A well resources curriculum area with your own laptop.

If you are interested in becoming part of our team, building on our success and joining us on our exciting journey to become a good-outstanding school, we would love to hear from you.

For further information regarding Cove School, please visit our website www.coveschool.uk and email l.husted@coveschool.uk for an application form and further details.

If you wish to discuss the post further with the Headteacher / Curriculum Leader of Maths, you are very welcome. Please phone the main school line to arrange a time on 01252 542397.

Closing Date – Wednesday 14th December 2022

We reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than the closing date, if a suitable candidate applies.

Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

About Cove School

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  • Cove School
  • St. John's Road, Cove, Farnborough
  • Hampshire
  • GU14 9RN
  • United Kingdom
+44 1252 542397

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Cove School is a larger than average 11-16 secondary co-educational establishment, located in the north of Hampshire. We are a local authority school within easy commute of London, the historic city of Winchester and the beautiful scenery of the New Forest.

We are a forward thinking, caring and most important of all, happy school.  Students of all abilities and social backgrounds work hard to achieve high standards. We pride ourselves on the support and CPD we offer to all staff, especially new staff entering the profession and the school. Having motivated, well-supported staff is key to the future success of every student who enters Cove.

We have developed a strong house system which provides highly effective care, guidance and support to meet the needs of all students. As a result, we are embedding a culture of, "every child, every classroom, every day achieving excellence." This is based around the Cove 5Cs – Courtesy, Cooperation, Commitment, Creativity and Challenge.

Extra-curricular provision is excellent with students having access to a wide range of sports activities, music and drama productions.  In addition we offer a wide range of other clubs including science, chess, reading and computing, all of which contribute to the rich range of experiences for students at Cove.  We also encourage members of staff to get involved.

Our student profile:

  • Just under 1000 students on roll.
  • Students eligible for free school meals is below national average.
  • Students with disabilities and those with special educational needs is below national average.
  • We have a specialist unit for students who are hearing impaired and all rooms are equipped with specialist audio equipment.
  • Students from ethnic minorities are below national average.
  • Students who enter Cove School from our local primaries are generally above national average in prior attainment.

Please explore our website – www.coveschool.uk - to gain a flavour of what it means to be part of the Cove School community. To gain an even better idea, please do come and visit us and see us in action during the normal school day. We sincerely hope you will be inspired to apply to join us and be a part of the exciting journey we are on.

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