Maths Teacher

Maths Teacher

Permanent

MPR/UPR; ECTs are welcome to apply

Recruitment allowance available for exceptional candidate

To start: September 2024

“Outstanding” (Ofsted, November 2023)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated professional to join our very successful team in this outstanding, all-through school. We are particularly proud of the excellent progress our pupils make and are looking for an outstanding practitioner to join our team. The successful candidate will be a team player and passionate about pupils’ learning and the teaching of Maths.

The Westgate School has a strong academic tradition where pupils excel because of the exceptional partnership for learning that exists between pupils and adults in our school community. Employees are “incredibly proud” to work at this school (Ofsted, 2023).

There is a strong ethos of mutual support in our school and colleagues benefit from generous non-contact time as well as a whole school commitment to supporting professional learning in a culture of “high expectations without fear”.

Key attributes:

• To be passionate about enabling all pupils to make good progress in learning;
• To be able to support the team in developing the curriculum and assessment;
• To develop new initiatives and pedagogies which will continue to improve the teaching and learning;
• To actively engage in a culture of learning from each other and sharing good practice;
• To promote Maths by celebrating pupils’ success and organising enrichment activities.

We will provide you with:

• The opportunity for professional development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment;
• The opportunity to work in a vibrant, all-through school setting with excellent facilities;
• The support of experienced and highly motivated colleagues across all Key Stages;
• A friendly, welcoming school community;
• Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price;
• Free on-site parking;
• Free use of health and fitness facilities;
• Preferential admission to The Westgate School for employees' children after 2 years of employment.

Safeguarding statement: 

The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Pre-employment checks: 

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations. 

Equalities statement:

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

Job Description and Application forms can be obtained from Teaching Vacancies (westgate.hants.sch.uk) or contact recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk  

Closing Date: Monday 22nd April 2024, 12 noon.

Interview Date: Wednesday 24th April 2024