Head of Maths - Prep

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Salary: Wycliffe pay scale and responsibility allowance

Expires: 13th December 2022 10:00 AM

Start Date: 1st April 2023

A fantastic opportunity to teach at our 3–13 Prep School in the Cotswolds. As the Head of Maths at our Prep School, you will have responsibility for the maths curriculum across KS1,2 and 3 and a teaching responsibility in KS3, lead and manage our Maths team of teachers and collaborate with other College Heads of Department. The objectives for this role will include curriculum development and alignment to our teaching and learning strategy; a great opportunity to be creative and work on your own initiative.

A bit about you:

This would suit a teacher with either maths teaching experience who is looking to progress to middle leadership or an experienced professional looking for a place to develop their skills. The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject and have the skills to inspire the next generation of mathematicians. You will have a wide range of pedagogical approaches and ability to adapt to support pupils of all abilities. A strong communicator with sound knowledge of up-to-date classroom management techniques and be able stretch our young people to reach their potential.

A bit about us:

Wycliffe is a thriving day and boarding school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 18, set within the heart of the Cotswolds. Children join our Nursery Class from 3+ years. The Nursery offers a stimulating and safe environment, within the beautiful grounds of the Preparatory School, for children to start their first steps to learning. Our stand-alone Preparatory School is for children aged from 4+ to 13 years, where they are able to flourish and where they are encouraged to do their best. Wycliffe is an ideal destination for pupils who want all the advantages of a contemporary environment in a beautiful rural location. Wycliffe successfully blends the best of the traditional and modern. The school has excellent links to London both by road and rail and is close to the amenities offered in Cheltenham, Bristol and Bath. At Wycliffe, we value tradition, embrace modernity and respect individuality. Wycliffe accepts pupils with a wide range of abilities and rejoices in their individual successes. Pupils and staff are valued for who they are; diversity is celebrated. Wycliffe is a thriving day and boarding school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 18, set within the heart of the Cotswolds. Children join our Nursery Class from 3+ years. The Nursery offers a stimulating and safe environment, within the beautiful grounds of the Preparatory School, for children to start their first steps to learning. Our stand-alone Preparatory School is for children aged from 4+ to 13 years, where they are able to flourish and where they are encouraged to do their best. Wycliffe is an ideal destination for pupils who want all the advantages of a contemporary environment in a beautiful rural location. Wycliffe successfully blends the best of the traditional and modern. The school has excellent links to London both by road and rail and is close to the amenities offered in Cheltenham, Bristol and Bath. At Wycliffe, we value tradition, embrace modernity and respect individuality. Wycliffe accepts pupils with a wide range of abilities and rejoices in their individual successes. Pupils and staff are valued for who they are; diversity is celebrated.

A bit about the role:

This is a permanent position offered on a full-time basis (Start date April or September 2023). Working hours Monday – Saturday in accordance with terms dates, teaching and duty timetable.

Salary (Wycliffe Teaching Scale depending on chosen pension scheme)

Responsibility Allowance (depending on chosen pension scheme)

Other benefits available include:

• choice of TPS or APTIS pension scheme

• reduction in school fees (40% for Nursery Class to Year 5, 60% for Year 6 to Year 13)

• cycle to work scheme

• free meals during school term-time

• free use of gym, sports facilities, and swimming pool at certain times

• training and development opportunities

• free on-site parking

• subsidised coffee-shop

Closing date: 13th December 2022

Interviews: Early January 2023

Safeguarding Statement:

Wycliffe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check is required before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer.