Teacher of Mathematics

South Hampstead High School are seeking to appoint an energetic and inspirational Mathematics Teacher to join a dynamic Mathematics department and play a key role encouraging, challenging and inspiring pupils in this popular subject.

Having regard to the curriculum and informed by secure subject knowledge, you will plan and teach challenging, well organised lessons to highly motivated and talented pupils from Year 7 to 13, employing a variety of teaching methods, including e-learning, encouraging pupils to find success, enjoyment and satisfaction in their studies.

Ideally, you will show considerable initiative and be prepared to innovate both in the classroom and in the field. Staff are expected to be ICT literate and are encouraged to develop their personal ICT skills.

We welcome applications from qualified teachers, as well as NQTs and those looking to begin a career in teaching.

Mathematics at South Hampstead High School

The Mathematics Department consists of a mixture of full-time and part-time members of staff, some of whom have other responsibilities in the School.  In a school of this academic calibre it is a pleasure to stimulate and inspire the students’ bright and alert minds.

All girls in Years 7 to 11 take part in the Junior or Intermediate Mathematical challenges whilst all A level students sit the Senior Mathematical Challenge.  We also enter a team each year in the Team Maths Challenge and the Senior Team Maths Challenge.  The department organises a very popular Maths Help clinic each week and trips to relevant lectures are arranged. Laptops and iPads are provided and used by all members of the Department.

About the School

“When I first stepped through the doors here, I knew that it was a very special place to be – the wonderful atmosphere, dedicated staff and energetic girls, who are such a pleasure to teach.”

— South Hampstead Teacher

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Pupils are intelligent and inquisitive, energetic and engaging.

Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the School is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby.

The School is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: Wednesday 20 January 2021.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.