Subject Tutor Maths

The Prospect Trust is a leading Multi-Academy Trust in the South of England, with an aim of providing outstanding education for all learners within a family of local academies. There are currently three academies within the Trust: The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Tomlinscote School and Frimley Church of England Junior School.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Maths Department within an outstanding Sixth Form College. We are seeking a proactive individual to provide an excellent level of support to both staff and students in the College.

Key strengths of The Sixth Form College are:

• ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted
• Achievement of high grades with excellent value added;
• Outstanding teaching by a team of experienced and motivated staff;
• Exceptional levels of support for students both inside and outside of lessons;
• Innovative use of IT to promote learning embedded as a regular part of normal teaching.

The Curriculum Area of the Maths Department

The department currently offers A levels in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, AS level Further Mathematics and we also provide a GCSE Mathematics re-sit programme. There are currently over 1200 students studying on mathematical courses, including 200 Further Mathematics students across the two years. As one of the largest mathematical cohorts in the country, the department has led developments across the sixth form sector. In 2022 we enjoyed outstanding results including 66% A*- A at A level and 80% A*- A in Further Maths.

The Post of Maths tutor

We are looking for a teacher who displays the following characteristics:

• A thoughtful and self-reflective approach to pedagogy;
• A desire to be an outstanding classroom practitioner
• A passion for the subject;
• Excellent ICT skills that makes learning visible in the classroom
• Excellent subject knowledge and a desire to build on this; and an
• Enthusiasm for working with 16-19 year old students.

We are looking for a candidate who recognises the critical importance of developing our students’ literacy and numeracy skills and will implement this as an integral part of their teaching.  

Candidates will be part of a team where resources and ideas are freely shared for the greater good of the department. The successful applicant is expected to be flexible, unafraid to meet challenges, and innovative in their approach to curriculum delivery.

How we support you:

As a new member of staff you will receive plenty of support from your colleagues both from the department and from the wider college community. This will include:

• a mentor to help you through the first year (in particular);
• support from your curriculum manager and director of faculty; and
• an extensive programme for all new staff to help induct you into College life as well as to develop your approach to teaching

For graduates we will organise and fund a teaching qualification - usually a Professional Certificate in Education programmes (Further Education and Skills Sector - FESS) through the University of Greenwich which is a long distance qualification gained after two years. At the end of these two years we can apply for you to get QTLS through the University of Greenwich. In addition we offer ECT status through The Xavier Hub and Teach First.

We regard our staff as our most important resource and will do our utmost to support you throughout your time at the College.

Why should you join us?

We continue to be an outstanding provider (as judged by Ofsted in 2021) of post-16 education and results at the college (A level and vocational) consistently put us in the top 25% of schools and colleges nationally.

All teaching staff are provided with either a touch screen chromebook or an iPad to support learning and teaching within the classroom.

If you are motivated by a challenge and feel you could support us to achieve even greater results, this is the right College for you. It is a truly great place to work.

Contract/Hours: FTE 1.0, (part-time may be available)

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, Term Time Only 

If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk

Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk by Sunday 8th January 2023.

Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.

The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the GDPR regulations; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview.

The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.