Mathematics Teacher (Second in Mathematics)
Sutton High School
Sutton
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary plus benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 8 March 2018
Job overview
Opportunity for an experienced Mathematics teacher to teach highly motivated, talented girls and assist in leading and developing a thriving Mathematics Department.
As the Second in Mathematics, you will teach throughout the school up to A-level and Oxbridge entrance, using an appropriate range of teaching strategies and resources to encourage and inspire all students to achieve their full potential.
You will also support the Head of Mathematics in the management of the department and ensure that the highest standards are achieved. This will include overseeing the development and delivery of Mathematics at a particular Key Stage and developing effective resources to support the delivery of the curriculum.
A proven track record in teaching and achieving good results with students of all ages is essential.
Mathematics at Sutton High School
Mathematics is a very popular subject within the school and our results at GCSE and A Level are consistently outstanding. Every year the department enters large numbers of students for the UKMT challenges as well as entering team competitions such as the London-wide Hans Woyda Maths tournament. In 2017/18 we have had students gain certificates of distinction in the Mathematical Olympiad for Girls, with one girl subsequently being invited to participate in the British Mathematical Olympiad. Several girls achieved gold, silver and bronze certificates in the Senior UKMT competition.
Why Sutton High School?
Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. Both Senior and Junior Schools are amongst the top schools in the country. The school is part of The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the largest independent school group in the UK, and offers a variety of benefits, which include:
· Competitive salaries and pay progression
· Access to extensive professional development opportunities
· Training grants for qualifications
· Generous pension schemes
· Free life assurance benefit
· A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
· Childcare vouchers, interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
· A Cycle to Work scheme
· Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.
Closing date: Midday, Thursday 8 March 2018.
Interviews: Wednesday 14 March 2018.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children, and child protection screening will apply to this post.
About Sutton High School
Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for 900 girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and with specialist contemporary learning facilities such as Design Studios, a Ceramics Room, an Emilio Reggio EYFS Building, an amphitheatre and Oracy Space.
Both Senior and Prep schools hold strong positions in the top schools nationally and attract girls from a wide geographical area and variety of backgrounds, resulting in an inclusive school community where individuality is celebrated and girls are fiercely independent. Our values of Courage, Truth and Joy are at the heart of all we do.
The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent schools in the country, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.
Examination results at Sutton High are consistently high and significantly above the national average. In the summer of 2023, girls achieved 75% 9-7 grades at GCSE, with over half of grades at 9/8.
Our girls benefit from expert advice and guidance about higher education and the world of work, as we have our own specialist who organises interviews, work experience placements and careers fairs and the majority of pupils go on to study at Russell Group universities.
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