Teacher Of Mathematics

We are looking for an adventurous and engaging mathematician, who brings mathematics to life and can work well with the Director of Faculty and the rest of the team to improve an already impressive standard of results. The post would suit a teacher of any degree of experience who can demonstrate that they have the ability to enthuse students and teach high quality lessons. If at the end of your lessons your students are asking more questions than at the beginning, then we would be delighted to receive your application. NQTs are welcome to apply and we will be happy to discuss the support we can offer you as you continue your professional development.

The Nobel School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all of its students and staff. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

If you would like to visit Nobel or have any queries about this post please contact Mrs Chantal Coakes (HR@nobel.herts.sch.uk).

Please complete our application form together with a letter of application that should be no longer than two sides of A4 (Arial, font 11). In your letter you should address: Your vision and values relating to the post and why you want to join the Nobel community. All applications should be made through the relevant recruitment website, or may be sent electronically to HR@nobel.herts.sch.uk.

Closing date: 11/06/2017 23:59:00
Interview date: Thursday 15 June 2017

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Why you should choose Nobel

The Nobel School is a very exciting and vibrant school with 1440 on roll, covering the full age and ability range, the majority of whom continue their education into our flourishing Sixth Form. The recent rebuilding programme means that we have a ‘state of the art’ £38 million 21st century school. Furthermore, our recent Ofsted report confirmed that the school is now good in all categories; this is an exciting time to join our school as we push to be outstanding.

The Nobel School is located in Stevenage, a town and borough in Hertfordshire, England, situated on the A1 between Letchworth Garden City to the north and Welwyn Garden City to the south. Just 20 minutes from London via train, a 40 minute drive from Cambridge with nearby airports just 20 minutes away (Luton) and 40 minutes away (Stansted), Stevenage has excellent transport links to London and the rest of the country. Stevenage Old Town has a village feel with historic buildings, cafes, coffee shops, restaurants and coaching inns and is lively in the evenings and weekends (for more information, see http://www.stevenage.gov.uk/regeneration/131675/).

As a school, we have the very highest expectations of our students. Our core principle will always be that we endeavour to improve the teaching and learning in the school. We are therefore committed to recruiting only the very best staff and have the highest expectations in terms of lesson planning, classroom delivery and student assessment. In return, we provide excellent working conditions, first rate CPD and a real sense of community.

Staff CPD

• We provide a comprehensive induction programme for all colleagues joining our school and all our new teaching staff are paired with a buddy to support them.
• On-going in-house professional development is an expectation for all via our core CPD days; after school Pit Stops; open classroom weeks; our teaching and learning journal; Lead Practitioners; middle leader training; and open door policy practiced by both our Senior Leadership Team and our Directors of Faculty, all of which support the aims of our school improvement plan and encourage colleagues to develop their careers with opportunities provided for staff to advance within school, as well as offering support for those who may wish to find promotion elsewhere.
• We are active members of the Stevenage Educational Trust (http://www.educationtrust.org.uk/) and the North Herts Teaching Alliance (http://www.northhertsteachingalliance.org/) so we have excellent links with other schools in the area, plus robust networking and CPD opportunities.
• All NQTs are given a mentor and 10% release time to enable them to see examples of excellent practice across our school. They are also supported through the Stevenage Educational Trust (http://www.educationtrust.org.uk/) and receive specific training through Herts for Learning (http://www.hertsforlearning.co.uk/team/nqt-induction-service).
• Competitive salaries and pay progression - all our staff are entitled to an annual professional appraisal review, with strong performance evaluation systems and linked pay progression.

Staff well-being

• As stated above, our recent rebuilding programme means that we have a ‘state of the art’ £38 million 21st century school with outstanding facilities (http://thenobelschool.org/venues/school-facilities/).
• Our Governing Body comprises professional people from business, finance and education (http://thenobelschool.org/about-the-school/governors/). Our Governors have both general and specialist roles in supporting the school and are very active backers of the leadership, staff and students. Additionally, the school has well-established and very close community links, with strong parental support.
• Occupational Health with Carewell – a free and confidential 24-hour employee assistance programme which provides advice and support, including a counselling service.
• Free, onsite parking for all staff.
• We have superb sports facilities that include a large sports hall, a gymnasium, a dance studio, AstroTurf, a climbing wall, a multi-use games areas and the trim trail. In addition to these facilities, we have a fitness centre available for use by staff for free until 6pm (http://thenobelschool.org/venues/fitness-suite/).
• Staff well-being survey (annual).
• Christmas and summer all-staff parties plus regular faculty-wide socials.
• VDU and eye tests as appropriate.

Financial benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and the option to make additional contributions.
• Child Care Voucher Salary Sacrifice Scheme, with access to tax free childcare vouchers.
• Reduced rates for facilities hire (http://thenobelschool.org/venues/).
• Lunches are provided free on weekdays during term time for those that undertake school duties. The meals are prepared daily from fresh ingredients by the school’s caterers and hot and cold food choices are available.
• Local and national retail discounts - our school is a member of Herts Rewards, an online 'one-stop' portal (http://www.countyofopportunity.co.uk/about-us/rewards-benefits/).

Our 2014 Ofsted inspection accurately reflects where we are as a school:

• Behaviour in and around the school is exemplary.
• The school has successfully promoted a happy atmosphere.
• The staff and the governing body are united and determined in making the school better.
• The progress of students across the school, in English, mathematics and a range of other subjects, is now improving rapidly. This is mainly because of consistently good or better teaching.
• Under the strong and decisive leadership of the headteacher, students’ achievements are sharply rising.

Our prospectus is available on our website (http://thenobelschool.org/) and you can find out still more about our lovely school at the following links: https://www.facebook.com/nobelschooluk and https://twitter.com/nobelschooluk.  

Nobel School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all of its students and staff. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Excellence in Everything

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