Teacher of Mathematics
The King's School, Gloucester
Gloucestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- according to qualifications & experience
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 17 March 2021
Job overview
The Headmaster is looking to appoint a high achieving graduate to teach Maths within a highly successful department. The timetable allocation is 0.5 FTE. The post arises due to the increasing numbers on the School roll and the continued popularity of Maths at A-Level.
The successful candidate will have an enthusiasm for Maths and be well placed to generate and sustain a high degree of motivation and achievement in all pupils.
The School
The King’s School, Gloucester has a rich academic tradition dating back to its founding in 1541. It houses the longest serving classroom in Europe and is held in high esteem amongst the local and wider community, winning Gloucestershire Independent School of the Year in 2020. The School strives for excellence in all areas: the academic results are strong with pupil value added being equivalent to half a grade at GCSE; there is a wide-ranging sport provision and pupils reach national levels every year; in Music, our links with Gloucester Cathedral provide an ideal location for high quality orchestral and choral music; finally, the creative arts enjoy much success with DT and Art having their own dedicated design spaces.
The Department
The Mathematics Department is an energetic, supportive and innovative department. The department contains four full time teachers and one part time.
Pupils are set from early on in Year 7 and follow a scheme of work which covers the common content of the new Edexcel IGCSE and GCSE specifications before moving on to the IGCSE specific topics. The majority of pupils are entered for the Higher tier. The Schemes of Work allow for flexibility so teachers can tailor their teaching to their class, ensuring that all students make the best possible progress. Pupils in Set 1 in Year 11 are offered the opportunity to study for the Further Maths Level 2 Qualification (AQA). Mathematics is a popular choice at A-Level and amongst our select group of further mathematicians we have great success with those applying to Oxford University to study Physics or Mathematics receiving offers.
The teaching of Mathematics occurs in five rooms, each of which has an Interactive Whiteboard or interactive TV screen and a visualiser. The Pearson textbooks are used at A-Level. For Years 7-11 there is no prescribed textbook but the teacher is free to choose one if they want to, with the Michael White books being a popular option. Classes are shared out fairly to ensure all teachers experience the full range of abilities within their timetable.
Pupils are actively encouraged to take part in national competitions such as the UKMT Mathematics Challenges. Teams of four pupils are also chosen to represent the School in the Team Challenge events. Cross-curricular links and projects are incorporated in the Schemes of Work. The department organises an exciting range of trips, such as the residential trip to Florence to explore the mathematical discoveries of the Renaissance, and contributes to the Academic Enrichment programme; running sessions on topics such as Geodesic Domes and Chaos Theory, as well as offering a lunchtime Coding Club.
The post could suit an NQT or experienced teacher alike who desires to teach a range of abilities in a school with exceedingly well-behaved students in small classes, ranging from 6 pupils up to a maximum of 18.
Timetable, induction and training
The School operates to a ten-day timetable cycle, consisting of 60 periods. Full-time members of staff teach 48 periods per cycle. Newly qualified teachers receive a 7 period remission in their first year for training and induction.
Experienced applicants without formal teaching qualifications will be considered for this position. The King’s School has a strong record of training and developing teachers in situ, and there are opportunities for further development at every level. King’s supports unqualified teachers in achieving Qualified Teacher Status and the HMC Teacher Training Post Graduate Certificate of Education qualification whilst working at the School, and the School is fully accredited to participate in the Independent Schools Teacher Induction Panel NQT Programme. NQTs are provided with a comprehensive induction and mentoring programme which supports them in achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). For applicants without a teaching qualification, we are looking for a high level of subject knowledge, enthusiasm, good communication skills, patience, an empathy with young people and a desire to get involved in the extra-curricular life of the School.
Profile
The successful candidate should have the following:
Essential
• A degree related to Maths
• Use dynamic, effective teaching strategies that engage all learners
• Excellent written and oral communication, numerical and interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure, to plan and prioritise own workload and remain professional at all times
• Initiative and resourcefulness; able to produce excellent teaching plans
• Able to deliver high standards, accuracy and attention to detail, meeting all deadlines
• Enthusiastic and passionate about subject, the School and the pupils
• Willing to undertake further professional development
• Strong people skills, including a personal warmth and good humour
Desirable
• Further post-graduate qualifications relating to Maths
• Experience of teaching at KS3-5
• PGCE / QTS
The selection process
Applications are to be made using the School’s application form, available from the School website. Any queries regarding the application process should be directed to the Deputy Head (Staff) at j.collins@thekingsschool.co.uk
Candidates will be invited to spend a day at the School and to meet the Head and Deputy Heads as well as the members of the Mathematics Department. Candidates will be asked to teach a lesson as part of the selection process.
Benefits
• Teachers’ Pensions contributory pension scheme: the School is undergoing consultation on withdrawing from this scheme and joining a defined contribution scheme.
• Generous fee remission for staff children
• ICT device for professional use
• Lunches
• Parking
Applications
Candidates should apply by completing the application form and a letter of application. A CV is not required. Applications should be addressed to:
The Headmaster, The King’s School, Pitt Street, Gloucester, GL1 2BG.
Closing date is 17th March at 12 noon, with interviews taking place on 23rd March.
e-mail: k.woodcock@thekingsschool.co.uk
Website: www.thekingsschool.co.uk
Attached documents
About The King's School, Gloucester
- The King's School, Gloucester
- Pitt Street, Gloucester
- Gloucestershire
- GL1 2BG
- United Kingdom
The King's School, Gloucester has a rich academic tradition as one of the seven famous Cathedral Schools established by Henry VIII in 1541. Now, it is a successful co-educational independent day school with around 700 pupils, aged three to eighteen, offering academic excellence, a celebrated range of extra-curricular activities and outstanding pastoral care.
King's is held in very high esteem amongst the local and wider community, winning Gloucestershire Independent School of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and being Highly Commended again in 2022. Following the 2022 ISI Inspection, King's was proud to be declared 'excellent in all areas'.
With small classes and inspiring teachers, The King's School offers a vibrant culture of endeavour and scholarship in the historic setting of Gloucester Cathedral. As a result, the school has a special sense of identity which encourages a moral framework and a powerful feeling of community.
The King's School aims to stimulate all pupils to the greatest possible academic, creative and extra-curricular achievement by encouraging the exploration of a wide range of cultural, intellectual and sporting activities. We offer a unique 'Keystones' approach which identifies and develops individual talents and personal qualities.
Aims and Aspirations
The life of the School at all levels is underpinned by our long term aims and aspirations, which represent the key principles on which King's is based.
- The King's School is a co-educational Independent School offering a distinctive education that is firmly based on Christian principles. We welcome into our community boys and girls of all religious faiths and cultures to promote the qualities of tolerance, understanding, compassion and commitment and to encourage young people to think of others, both within and beyond the community of which they are members.
- King's is by choice a medium-sized school with small classes from age 3 to 18, divided into two schools, Junior (ages 3 – 11) and Senior (ages 11 – 18). Since our Foundation in 1541 as a Cathedral School, we have educated the Choristers of Gloucester Cathedral, a role which is central to our ethos.
- To the best of our ability and resources, the School aims to educate young people from a variety of backgrounds, enhancing this capability by the further development of scholarships and bursaries.
- Through the expertise and dedication of our staff, through our facilities, close relationships with the Cathedral, excellent pastoral care and general ethos, we seek to stimulate all pupils to the greatest possible academic, creative and extra-curricular achievement by encouraging the exploration of a wide range of cultural, intellectual and sporting activities.
- Pupils are encouraged to think for themselves and to appreciate the importance of self-discipline. All pupils are treated as individuals, though at the same time they are encouraged to contribute to group work, teamwork and the community as a whole.
- The School is committed to a broad, balanced and well-knit curriculum which is relevant to the needs of its pupils. The curriculum offers scope for individual specialisation where appropriate and is constantly reviewed in the light of developments within the School, nationally and internationally. Innovation is encouraged.
- Whether pupils are of high or average academic ability, the School aims to enable them to develop fully as individuals, to prepare them for responsible adult life and to encourage qualities of initiative and leadership.
- Celebrating achievement is seen as a valued part of the School's success. Pupils' performances in academic life, sport, activities and the performing arts are all recognised in assemblies, in newsletters, on Speech Day, at Junior School Prizegiving and in many other ways.
Working at King's
King's places great importance on staff wellbeing and offers a number of benefits to support this, including:
- A peer-run staff wellbeing programme that operates year-round
- An on-site doctor available to staff for short consultations
- A staff "wellbeing day" - an additional day off that can even be taken during term time!
As a school, it is our collective aim to develop all staff into reflective practitioners who are committed to the ethos and aspirations of the school, and to empower staff as they work towards their own objectives.
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