We wish to appoint an enthusiastic teacher of computer science who enjoys working with very able students and wants to help disadvantaged students in the region to achieve academic success.

This is a permanent appointment.

We are seeking to appoint a full time teacher but applications with a preference for part time work of at least 0.6 FTE will be considered.

The University of Liverpool Maths School teaches mathematics, physics and computer science to talented and motivated 16 to 19-year-old students from a wide variety of backgrounds. We also deliver an outreach programme, providing additional support in all our core subjects to a large number of students across Merseyside. We plan to significantly increase the reach and range of our outreach offer over the next few years, supporting teachers and schools to provide excellent STEM education through delivering CPD, alongside developing our activities with students across the region.

Our mission is to enable young people with a strong interest and high potential in the mathematical sciences in the Liverpool City Region and the north west of England to make a national and global impact through their work, learning and research in the mathematical sciences. We are particularly interested in widening participation in the mathematical sciences by supporting students with talent who have faced disadvantage in their lives and education so far and providing equality of access to STEM degrees and careers.

We opened in September 2020 and, have already made excellent progress with our objectives:

• All of our first cohort of students progressed to STEM degree courses
• 87% of 2022 A-Level grades grades were A*-B
• 59% of 2022 A-Level grades grades were A*-A
• Our outreach programme engages hundreds of students around the region
• Our students and their parents report a very high level of satisfaction with the school

For all teaching roles at ULMaS we are looking for people who:

• enjoy tackling interesting problems, learning new things and helping students with open-ended research projects;
• enjoy supporting and inspiring talented young people on the verge of adulthood;
• enjoy supporting students preparing for challenging university admissions tests;
• enjoy learning both within their main specialism and beyond;
• want to widen participation in the mathematical sciences and help to address inequalities;
• want to develop and deliver outreach activities as an ongoing element of their role; and
• will enjoy working with similarly minded, highly motivated colleagues in a close-knit team finding imaginative ways to deliver an excellent education to all our students both on roll and beyond the school.

Experience and/ or expertise in areas of the STEM curriculum beyond computer science or in aspects of our wider curriculum will be a considerable advantage.

Why work at ULMaS?

As an employee at the University of Liverpool Maths School you will be part of a close-knit team united in their desire to transform the life chances of young people across Merseyside by developing their education to the highest standard. ULMaS is a well funded institution with a high level of support from the University of Liverpool, the parents of our students, politicians, philanthropists and many others. It attracts interesting and talented students who take full advantage of the opportunities that the school offers, supporting each other and treating staff members with respect.

ULMaS is an extremely inclusive and tolerant community whose members have a strong sense of belonging as well as a deep seated sense of purpose. Our community is varied, tolerant and inclusive. Students are treated with respect and encouraged to be themselves and to feel at home when in school. They are expected to develop rapidly in their maturity and to behave as responsible young adults in a culture of mutual respect.

What is it like working at ULMaS?

The small size of our school (approximately 100 students and 15 staff members) means that staff members take on multiple roles and responsibilities and are flexible in their approach to work. All members of staff in this school have a significant role in supporting students, ensuring that students are safe and cared for at all times. We are both a large family and a small professional organisation. Life is often fun, never dull and sometimes very busy. You’ll need to be good at teamwork: as a small team we support each other closely and keep a lot of plates spinning!

Our relationship with the University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool is our key supporter, providing significant assistance and expertise and holding a key role in our governance structure. We are a separate entity from the University, with the school being owned and run by the University of Liverpool Mathematics School trust, which is a Single Academy Trust. The school’s employees are employed by the ULMaS Trust and not by the University of Liverpool.

Mathematics Schools

To get an idea of what maths schools are all about we recommend that you have a good look at our website liverpoolmathsschool.org and our YouTube channel .  

It’s also worth investigating the websites for our fellow maths schools: Exeter Maths School  , King’s College, London Maths School and Lancaster University School of Mathematics. 6 other maths schools are currently in pre-opening (Leeds; Durham;, Aston; Surrey; Imperial College, London and Cambridge).

ULMaS is a Single Academy Trust and not formally linked to the other maths schools. Nonetheless the schools are very close allies and are in the process of forming the {U}-Maths network of mathematics schools.

Mathematics Schools are not about elitism but instead set out to include those who are disadvantaged or excluded from opportunities. We provide a challenging, supportive and highly inclusive environment for talented mathematicians and scientists. They aim to develop talent and potential wherever it is found, and our outreach programme and admissions process are designed to help search out potential and widen participation in STEM. Although maths schools are selective, the aim of selection is to ensure that the students admitted are those who will benefit most from the education offered. Widening participation and developing potential are central to our mission.

A typical teacher’s timetable

A typical full-time classroom teacher will teach approximately 20 one-hour lessons or lectures each week including 2 hours of after-school outreach (typically 4.30pm to 5.30pm; sometimes taught from home). In addition they will help to deliver 30 minute supervisions (small groups) and groups and one-one tutorial sessions. 

A-Level Choice

All students start on a 4 A-Level route combining Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics. At the end of Year 12 students may choose to focus on Computer Science or Physics if they wish. Most students will complete Mathematics and Further Mathematics plus either Computer Science or Physics, but some will take all four.