Teacher of Mathematics
George Abbot School
Guildford, Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 12 December 2017
Job overview
A well-qualified, motivated and enthusiastic Teacher of Mathematics is required for September 2018, for a permanent contract.
The thriving Mathematics Department is made up of 16 members of staff. We achieve consistently excellent results at GCSE, AS and A Level. The successful candidate will teach across all three key stages. In the 6th form, 45% of our students currently take Maths as an option and we currently offer both Maths and Further Maths A Levels. With such a large Maths department within a large school there are many opportunities for the successful applicant to take on extra responsibilities both within the department and the whole school.
All applicants must have a track record of innovative Maths delivery and demonstrate a passion for Mathematics and the ability to inspire a love of learning. Experience of teaching A level is highly desirable.
George Abbot School is a large 11-18, mixed comprehensive, situated in the pleasant Burpham area of Guildford, within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station. It is a forward looking and dynamic school which has a reputation for excellence in every area. George Abbot became an Academy on 1 July 2011 and went on to be a founding member of the GEP multi academy trust. We also have Teaching School status.
Further details and an application form can be downloaded from the website: www.georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk – please click Recruitment.
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 12 December
Interview date: week commencing 18 December
We reserve the right to appoint ahead of the closing date for an exceptional candidate.
George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About George Abbot School
George Abbot School is a forward thinking academy providing an inclusive education, for around 2,000 young people, aged 11-18. We are located in Burpham, Guildford with good transport links to the surrounding area.
We have a highly skilled and motivated staff team and, as a school, are constantly seeking to refine our teaching practice. This means that our students benefit from an exceptional learning experience. We are part of a network of successful schools and are able to provide Initial Teacher Training and deliver the Early Career Framework programme to early career teachers across Surrey. We prioritise the provision of highest quality continuing professional development for all teaching and support staff.
We are proud of our excellent resources and have great facilities for sport, visual and performing arts, ICT, as well as a range of well equipped science labs and general classrooms. We remain ambitious and continually seek ways to improve the school environment.
We are a member of the Learning Partners Academy Trust and work closely with a number of partner schools, not only within the trust but nationally.
Ofsted (December 2019) said: “Pupils happily attend George Abbot School. They respect their teachers and behave well in lessons. Pupils take their studying seriously and try to get the most out of their experiences at school. Teachers expect a lot from pupils.”
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