Teacher of Mathematics – MPS/UPS (Outer London) with the possibility of a TLR for the right candidate

Permanent position

Start date: January 2021 or April 2021

Deadline for Applications: 9am on Monday 6 December 2021

Interviews: TBC – likely to take place during week commencing Monday 6 December 2021

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Mathematics with the possibility of a TLR for the right candidate. The ability to teach Further Maths and be a part of our A Level Maths delivery will be welcomed. 

Our current staff members are: 

• Passionate about their subject.

• Creative and inspirational in the way that they teach.

• Dedicated individuals who have become a highly effective team.

• Totally professional in everything that they do.

We are determined to appoint a candidate who will fit well with our department and one that will exude the whole school ethos. The candidate must be an excellent classroom practitioner to join our Maths department, which is a strong, collaborative and welcoming group.  If you are confident that you can fit into this team and rise to these challenges then visit our website www.standrewtheapostle.org.uk  for further details.

St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School opened in September 2013 as the first Greek Orthodox secondary school in the country. It was developed from the beliefs, vision and commitment of a wide group of parents, teachers, business people and intellectuals in the Greek Orthodox community and the Church itself. Our first two sets of GCSE results (2018 & 2019) were strong, with Progress 8 scores above average.

Our school is part of the academy sponsor, the Russell Education Trust (RET) and was established as a partnership between RET, the Greek Orthodox Church and the Classical Education Trust. RET is a specialist education sponsor and has five secondary schools which work together to share and promote best practice. Our schools and teachers benefit from RET’s expert professional development service.

In addition to our exceptional GCSE results, St Andrew the Apostle School was judged as good in all areas our most recent OfSTED Inspection. The report noted:

• Governors and senior leaders set high expectations for pupils. They set challenging targets and provide support so that pupils can achieve them. 

• Pupils’ outcomes in the GCSE exams in 2018 were strong. Disadvantaged pupils achieved particularly well. 

• Students said that there was a ‘family atmosphere’ in the school and that there is a warmth in the relationships between students. 

The opening of St Andrew the Apostle promoted a significant level of interest in the local community.  The school offers 50% of places on a faith basis and 50% to the local community. In discussion with parents it has become clear they are attracted to a school with high academic standards and a distinctive Christian ethos and vision. The curriculum is “traditional but contemporary” and our Trust places an emphasis on excellence in English, mathematics and science. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the full range of students, developing them intellectually, culturally, spiritually and morally.

Applications are welcome from teachers of all faiths and other belief backgrounds; and this is reflected in our current staff composition.  If you would like to apply please send a completed application form and equalities form to vacancies@standrewtheapostle.org.uk 

Closing date for applications: 9am 6 December 2021. Interviews will be held later in the week; however; we may contact applicants for interviews prior to this date.

St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School opened in September 2013 as the first Greek Orthodox secondary school in the country. It was developed from the beliefs, vision and commitment of a wide group of parents, teachers, business people and intellectuals in the Greek Orthodox community and the Church itself.  

Applications are welcome from those of all faiths and other belief backgrounds, and this is reflected in our current staff composition.

Our policies, procedures and practices reflect our commitment to equality and diversity. Individuals will be selected for appointment based purely on their suitability for the post, irrespective of gender, race, sexuality, or other protected characteristic or any pre-existing connection to the school, its Governors or Trust.

Further information and How to Apply

Please see the following documents attached to this listing:    

• Job Description & Person Specification - Teacher  
• Application and Recruitment Process – Key Information  
• Introduction to St Andrew the Apostle School and Russell Education Trust

If you are confident that you can rise to the challenge of this role, we very much look forward to receiving your application.

We are completely committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students.  Those who work for us are expected to share this commitment, which will be fully tested as part of the selection process.  All offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and the individual undergoing an enhance barred list check.