Maths Teacher
Sedgehill School
Lewisham
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS1 – UPS3 (Inner London)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2017
- Apply by:
- 17 October 2016
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher of Maths to join our Maths department from January 2017. The role would be suitable for an experienced member of staff who has QTS. There is a possibility of a post responsibility for the right person. Experience of or a desire to teach A Level Maths would be advantageous, but not essential. There is a tailor-made whole school professional development programme to enable you to further develop your career at Sedgehill School.
The successful candidate will teach across the age and ability range in this improving 11-19 school, with 1,400 students on roll including 300 in our 6th form. You would be joining a supportive, committed and experienced team who work hard to deliver innovative and enjoyable lessons.
Sedgehill is on a rapid transformational journey and the school is now rapidly improving. Standards are being transformed across the school and this is an exciting opportunity for the right person to contribute significantly to a school improvement journey. Sedgehill is the largest secondary school in Lewisham and moved in to its state of the art facilities some years ago. The school works closely with a number of other schools nationally through Challenge Partners and a huge range of training opportunities come through this partnership.
We have a strong vision of success and achievement supported by an excellent continuing professional development programme for all staff.
Sedgehill is located in a green and leafy part of Lewisham close to the border with Bromley and has good transport links to Central London.
Sedgehill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment.
Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website: www.sedgehillschool.co.uk
Closing Date: Midday on Tuesday 18th October 2016
Apply immediately or contact the school if you are interested in the post.
Completed application forms should be emailed to:
ljarvis@sedgehillschool.co.uk or posted to the school
Attached documents
About Sedgehill School
Sedgehill School is an exciting and vibrant community that we are proud to lead both now, and into the future. Our key priority is to equip our students with the knowledge, skills and self-confidence to be both happy and successful adults in the future. At Sedgehill we have excellent learning facilities for all subjects and are totally committed to students being stretched and challenged in their learning. Ensuring that students make good progress in the core subjects of English, maths and science is a key priority for us as they are increasingly crucial to all employers.
We are as a school however eager to develop students’ love of learning through reading, creativity and activity. We want students to enjoy and achieve, and our staff are fully committed to realising this goal. We have a range of exciting opportunities outside of the classroom including music and sport. As a school we will continue to assist students in learning to play a musical instrument. Our school choir ‘Vocalize’ is a great opportunity for young people to develop their skills and confidence through high level performance.
We know that settling in to a new school can be a challenge; we have a number of staff including a form tutor and Year Progress Leader who will ensure that this transition is smooth and successful.
Our Vision
Working Together to Build Bright Futures.
To be a centre of excellence where all students gain the qualifications, skills and experiences necessary for them to maximise their potential. The school of first choice for the local community where all can fulfil their dreams. A place where young people are put in charge of their lives and their futures as engaged citizens and leaders of the future.
We shall achieve this through:
• providing the highest quality education for all students underpinned by excellent teaching which ensures all students make progress;
• delivering a broad and balanced curriculum which equips students with the knowledge and skills to be successful in modern Britain;
• challenging staff and students to reach the highest possible standards through effective leadership at all levels;
• motivating students and staff to become part of a vibrant and exciting school community by providing opportunities for all to succeed.
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