Teacher of Mathematics - ECT

Hinchley Wood Secondary School is an inclusive and high achieving school on the borders of SW London. We are looking to appoint an Early Career Teacher to join our strong and thriving maths team who, year on year, celebrate outstanding results. The successful candidate will teach across the age and ability range in our 11-18 co-educational school. You would be joining a supportive, committed and experienced team who work hard to deliver innovative and enjoyable lessons.  Our maths team work in a very collaborative way and in return for your hard work you will receive exceptional support and training, and the rewards that come with teaching students who really want to learn and achieve well. More information about the department can be found on Pages 10 and 11 of the attached Application Pack.

Hinchley Wood is a very popular school, which is oversubscribed each year, we have over 1,400 students on roll including 275 in our Sixth Form. We are one of the top 200 performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs. We are extremely proud of our students’ academic achievements but we also celebrate student progress and development in all areas and we enjoy outstanding sporting and creative achievements. We take staff and student wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy. 

We have a, well-developed programme for ECTs and we believe that Hinchley Wood would be an excellent place to start your career. Below are testimonies from two of our current ECTS:

"As an ECT, HWS offered me the best start to my career. Working with experienced professionals in a highly aspirational environment equipped me with the guidance and support needed to succeed in my initial years. HWS is committed to teaching and learning; and offers regular training and opportunities to observe and discuss best practice. I would encourage any ECT to apply to HWS." (ECT – PRE)

“At Hinchley Wood School I’ve benefited from working with a very experienced mentor, who has been supporting new teachers for many years. My mentor understands the numerous challenges experienced by those new to the profession, and willingly dedicates seemingly endless amounts of her time to providing support and guidance. Like so many at Hinchley Wood School, my mentor is a very experienced classroom teacher herself, meaning that I have ample opportunities to observe best practice in the classroom. Equally, whilst the new Early Career Framework introduced significant reforms to statutory induction, it is evident that the mentoring team have been working hard to develop their understanding of its many requirements, applying their existing coaching and mentoring expertise to this new programme.” (ECT – Business)

If you have a strong desire to help students of all abilities achieve the best they can whilst fulfilling your own potential, we would very much welcome your interest.

We offer:

• The opportunity to commence employment in July 2023, or a paid induction in July.

• A ‘golden hello’ in the form of two payments of £1,000 each, following the successful completion of Years 1 and 2 of the ECT induction (paid in September 2024 and 2025)

• A dedicated mentor with regular mentor meetings and coaching; 

• A comprehensive induction programme and a wide range of CPD opportunities; 

• A competitive salary (London Fringe Pay Scale/dependent upon experience);

• A two week Autumn half term;

• Early close to students at 1.30 on Friday afternoon;

• A generous employer pension contributions;

• Use of the on site fitness suite.

The deadline for applications is 30 January 2023

We would welcome pre-application calls and/or visits so please get in touch to arrange this. Contact details can be found below and further information about Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership can be found on our website hwlp.co.uk.

We welcome early applications and we reserve the right to interview, and appoint prior to the application deadline if we believe that the right candidate has come forward so please do get your application in as soon as you make the decision that Hinchley Wood is the right place for you.

We really look forward to hearing from you and meeting you very soon.

Please get in touch by calling the HR department on 0208 398 7161 or via email: hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk 

Application packs are available from our website: http://www.hinchleywoodschool.co.uk/243/vacancies 

Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.