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Teacher of Mathematics

Teacher of Mathematics

Wells Cathedral School

Somerset

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2020 or September 2020
Apply by:
12 September 2019

Job overview

Wells Cathedral School seeks a suitably qualified and inspirational full-time Teacher of Mathematics. The successful candidate will be able to teach pupils from 11-18. Numbers taking Further Mathematics, A-level Mathematics and IGCSE are strong and the School operates a Specialist Mathematics Scheme for the development of exceptional mathematicians.

A willingness to contribute to the wider co-curricular and community activity of a lively boarding and day school situated in the heart of the West Country is essential.

Applications are equally welcome from experienced teachers, NQTs and those without formal teaching qualifications.

For further details, please download an application pack from our website: www.wellscathedralschool.com 

Closing date: Midday on Friday, 13 September 2019.

Interviews will take place Friday, 4 October  2019.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.  Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Wells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate.                                                  

Wells Cathedral School has flourished since 909.

Charity No. 310212

About Wells Cathedral School

Wells Cathedral School is a co-educational, Church of England, independent school offering day places to children aged 2-18 and boarding places to children aged 8-18. Based in Wells, Somerset, it currently has around 730 pupils. It is set up as a charitable trust and offers bursaries and scholarships., Wells Cathedral School is one of the oldest in Europe, with early records going back to 909 AD. In 1969 it became one of the first independent schools to accept girls. It provides an all-round education for its pupils and also, notably, incorporates a music specialist programme within the main school, making it one of five specialist music schools in the UK and the only one to offer such specialism within the context of an all-round education.  

Head Master

Alastair Tighe 

Vision and values

 The School aims to ensure all its pupils develop as well-rounded individuals, who set themselves high standards, work equally hard at their academic and co-curricular studies, and who develop passions and interests which will propel through life beyond school.  Founded on Christian values, Wells Cathedral School welcomes pupils of all faiths and promotes the values of integrity and social responsibility.

Wells Cathedral School is a specialist music school and prides itself on its international status and first-rate facilities.    

ISI report

 “Wells Cathedral School is successful in meeting its aim to encourage all pupils to strive for excellence with passion and integrity in a community which is welcoming and nurturing. Throughout the school, pupils develop an enthusiasm towards their learning, apply their knowledge confidently and articulately and achieve well academically. They work well cooperatively and independently, and are supported by good teaching. The well-balanced curriculum, complemented by a wide range of extra-curricular activities, enhances learning opportunities.” 

View Wells Cathedral School's ISI report 

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Applications closed