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Teacher of Mathematics

Teacher of Mathematics

Eastbourne College

East Sussex

Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
January 2020
Apply by:
29 November 2019

Job overview

Introduction

The College seeks to appoint an inspirational and energetic, temporary Teacher of Mathematics for two terms from January 2020. The right person will have a marvellous opportunity to work in a stimulating environment, where resources, buildings, colleagues and pupils all strengthen the process of teaching and learning.

The position would suit an experienced teacher wanting to put his or her experience to use in a different context, someone returning to teaching, or a very high-calibre graduate without a formal teaching qualification but with the right skills and vision to inspire and motivate young people.

The post can be either full-time or part-time, according to the preference of the appointee.

The College

Eastbourne College is a co-educational HMC independent school of just over 640 pupils, of whom approximately half are full-time boarders. It is a strong community with excellent links with local schools and the remarkable town in which it is located.

Academic standards are very high with an average of almost 80% of A-level grades being awarded A*, A or B in recent years. At GCSE approximately two thirds of all grades awarded 7 to 9 (or equivalent). The College recruits from a wide ability range and value added outcomes are exemplary. The majority of College leavers enter higher education in leading universities at home or abroad.

The College is run as a seven day week, full boarding school. Day pupils share the same wide curriculum as boarders and enjoy equal access to the physical and human resources of the school. Day pupils can complete their prep in Houses; buses run at both 18:00 and 20:00 on weekday evenings.

We are proud of our rich cultural and sporting traditions. The Birley Centre is a hub of music practice, performance, composition and recording. There is an established partnership with Glyndebourne and links with Ballet Rambert, local artists and musical ensembles. College artists exhibit in London, actors have starred in film, TV and the Edinburgh Fringe; the Design & Technology department wins an extraordinary number of Arkwright scholarships. We have an enviable reputation for sport both regionally and nationally. Eastbournians frequently represent the county in hockey, rugby, cricket, tennis and netball; several old Eastbournians have gone on to achieve international honours. There are also thriving CCF, D of E and service programmes. 

Eastbourne College places great emphasis on the importance of developing a school in which education is built on core values and positive, supportive relationships. These central qualities will endure long after a student moves on from the College. The five key values of participation, the pursuit of excellence, integrity, courtesy and kindness are, it believes, the bedrock upon which every child’s education should stand, providing them with the  wherewithal to flourish both at school and beyond.

The Post

The successful applicant will be expected to teach Mathematics to pupils of all abilities throughout the school. Junior students follow the Edexcel IGCSE course and at A-level, sixth form students are taught the OCR (MEI) specification. The successful applicant will be expected to share their passion for Mathematics by offering enrichment opportunities to pupils outside of the taught specifications.

All members of Common Room are expected to play an additional part in the broader life of the College, e.g. by acting as a tutor in one of the day or boarding Houses, by offering their expertise in coaching team sports, or contributing to music, drama, debating etc. The Mathematics department has a long tradition of wide and varied contribution, recognising the value it brings to relationships with pupils in the classroom.

The College has its own salary scale and the successful applicant will be placed on the scale at a level commensurate with age, experience and qualifications. Accommodation may be available for single or married applicants, including those with families.

The Department

The Maths department is one of the largest in the school and it attracts high numbers each year in the sixth form. Over the last seven years 90% of A-level results were at A*, A or B grade. The department, comprising eight full-time and one part-time teachers, is housed in the stunning, brand-new and bespoke Nugee building. There is a strong cohesion in the department, facilitating discussion and the sharing of ideas. All classrooms have Prowise screens and roller whiteboards. The central philosophy of the department is to provide a comprehensive and inspirational service to students of all abilities through not only curriculum time but also through extra help in surgeries and revision sessions. The department prides itself on its effectiveness at enthusing scholars and the academically challenged alike. Cambridge Maths applicants have enjoyed outstanding success on the ultimate challenge of STEP papers and several candidates secure Oxbridge places each year.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit https://www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/contact/employment-opportunities/  and click the Apply Now button. 

A letter of application (addressed to the Headmaster), evidencing your suitability for the post against the job description and person specification, and an up-to-date CV should be uploaded with this online application form.

For further information please contact applications@eastbourne-college.co.uk 

Applications should be received no later than 12:00 noon on 29 November 2019 with interviews taking place at the College thereafter. All candidates will be contacted shortly after the closing date.

Postscript

There are many attractions to teaching at Eastbourne College, not least its location on the south coast in the sunniest part of the country.

The College provides a safe urban environment in an attractive part of a peaceful town where pupils have easy access to shops, cinemas and theatres at appropriate times, and this strengthens the boarding experience. The railway station is close, with easy travel to Gatwick (one hour) and London (under 90 minutes). The beach and sea are a five minute walk away and the South Downs (the newest National Park) are literally on our doorstep.

The school is a strikingly happy, cohesive and coherent community. We look forward to meeting you.

Eastbourne College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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There are not many top independent schools in Britain where you can take a six-minute stroll and find yourself on the doorstep of a national park, an international tennis venue, a county cricket ground, two challenging golf courses, award-winning beaches, theatres, an award-winning modern art gallery, a shopping centre (with cinema) and a mainline station to London (85 minutes), London Gatwick Airport (55 minutes) and Ashford International (direct trains to Paris).

Today Eastbourne College reaches out like never before, connecting its boarding and day pupils with the raft of opportunities that abound within a few hundred metres of the school; and beyond. The College's learning environment is second to none thanks to a £33 million redevelopment (completed in 2019), an outstanding, supportive house system, and a timetable which optimises educational contact time, provides optional Saturday morning enrichment sessions, and promotes a busy calendar of competitive sport and socials.

The College has got into a tradition of stimulating academic success while developing people of good character; good people that others want to be with.

In 2021, 82 per cent of the grades awarded at A-level were A*-B. 50 per cent of the School’s top achievers were girls with six going on to study at Oxford or Cambridge university.

Pupils leaving the College achieve A-level grades that enable them to access top courses at the leading universities at home or abroad while also enjoying a diverse and successful wider school life.

Healthy learning for the long term and an extra-mile approach to pastoral care are the guiding principles that underpin an Eastbourne College education, which consistently ranks in the top 4 per cent nationally for academic value added. This means that, on average, pupils achieve one whole grade higher than predicted moving from GCSE to A-level.

The reputation of the College’s pre-medical school (spearheaded by a GP) has gained ground in recent years and all pupils benefit from a dedicated Futures Department which facilitates pathways into higher education in the UK and abroad. The College has an excellent record of entry to Oxbridge, Russell Group, USA university scholarship, and myriad specialist higher education establishments.

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