Second in Mathematics
Sir William Perkins's School
Chertsey, Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Schools Own Scale plus Responsibility Allowance and Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 27 November 2017
Job overview
Sir William Perkins’s School is a high-performing independent girl’s school for approximately 600 students aged 11 – 18 years. The Head is both a member of HMC and GSA. It was founded in 1725 and is now on an attractive 12 acre site situated on the outskirts of Chertsey, a two minute walk from the railway station and very near to the junction of the M3 and M25.
The School has excellent facilities, having benefited from an extensive and ongoing building and refurbishment programme including a new staff room and kitchen and refurbished staff work room in autumn 2017. New Sixth Form centre, Drama Studio and Careers centre which opened in summer 2016
THE POSITION:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-qualified graduate who is looking for a new challenge and to further broaden their skills and experience. The Second in Mathematics assists the Head of Mathematics in leading the department and developing and enriching the outstanding Mathematics curriculum and co-curricular activities.
The Second in Department will be committed to providing academic support to the students studying within the department and will lead the department in the absence of the Head of Mathematics.
Mathematics is a thriving and popular subject within the school. The Department consists of eight teachers who form a committed, enthusiastic and supportive team. The Mathematics teaching rooms are equipped with interactive white boards, and are near to two computer suites. Autograph, Excel, Mathtype, Smartboard Maths Tools and Calculator emulator software are available, as well as graphic calculators, and the department also subscribes to online maths resources. The teaching of Mathematics aims to develop confidence in and enjoyment of the subject and to provide the students with an enriching experience that will encourage their learning up to GCSE, Advanced level and beyond.
Our Edexcel IGCSE results are excellent with 86% of the students achieving A* or A grades in summer 2017. In the Sixth Form there are four groups in each of Lower and Senior 6th, including a Further Mathematics group. Approximately one-third of the sixth form choose Mathematics at A Level. In summer 2017, 44% of our A level Mathematics students gained A* or A grades. Each year students go on to read Mathematics and related subjects at university, including Oxbridge.
There is a wealth of co-curricular Mathematics on offer, including Maths Club, competitive puzzles, the National Mathematical Challenge at Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels as well as other local competitions and further involvement in the Olympiads for the best mathematicians. The Sixth Form students also attend external lectures by leading mathematicians.
Sir William Perkins’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL:
Entrance to the School is by competitive examination and the School values its excellent academic reputation. The students are highly motivated and eager to learn. Significant emphasis is also placed on the broad and balanced curriculum, the wide-ranging co-curricular activities and the caring and supportive environment.
The ISI regulatory compliance inspection in September 2016 recorded that all eight parts of the standard were met and our report in the Good Schools Guide 2016 describes our “Excellent Results achieved with a big dollop of humour, humanity and freedom of thought”.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Please see attached Candidate Information Pack for further details.
Attached documents
About Sir William Perkins's School
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Welcome to Sir William Perkins's School
Where Generosity, Curiosity and Ambition thrive and Great Things are expected
At Sir William Perkins’s School, students are at our heart. We expect the best from them and in return they can expect the best from us – both in terms of teaching of the highest quality, and in receiving the tailored support and attention they need to achieve.
We know our students, their talents, hopes and aspirations; and in turn we seek staff who actively encourage our students to explore their interests and achieve their potential in an innovative and inspiring atmosphere.
Founded in 1725, we are a warm and friendly independent girls’ school for 600 students aged 11-18. Set in 13 acres of attractive green-belt grounds in Surrey, SWPS is a beautiful environment with first-rate facilities, in which both staff and students flourish.
Easily reached by road or public transport, we are a two-minute walk from Chertsey Train Station, with direct links to London Waterloo and surrounding towns.
The power of potential
We challenge each student to explore their potential through academic aspiration and active participation. We teach our students to expect Great Things of themselves, because we know every individual is capable of Great Things.
Academic success is always our priority, but education should be about far more than achieving top grades. We believe in educating the whole person and equipping our students with the confidence to make their mark on the world.
We encourage students to become involved in the many co-curricular activities on offer. Taking every opportunity to develop their interests and creativity, their interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills, to be forward-thinking and to reach into the wider community.
A SWPS student is:
- Generous with their thoughts, their gifts and their time.
- Curious about their world and their future.
- Ambitious for themselves and for others.
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