Teacher of Mathematics

Tes are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of  Mathematics on a full-time basis from September 2020. Both experienced and newly-qualified teachers are encouraged to apply. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and respective Mathematics department in a renown independent boys school. The College is an educational community rooted in the best traditions of the Catholic Church. It welcomes students and staff from many different backgrounds. 

The College aims to ensure that each boy achieves his own best standard, through the delivery of high quality, rounded education, by a professional and committed staff, in partnership with parents. The College educates approximately 840 boys, with 600 in the Senior School, and 240 in the Preparatory School. The majority of those attending the Prep School move into the Senior School at 11+.

"Our students are academically successful, intellectually curious and crucially, they are happy and empathetic." - Headmaster

“The quality of the pupils’ achievement and learning is excellent. The College meets the aim that every pupil should learn from their total experience with much success.” - ISI Report, 2014

The school are looking to recruit an inspiring and talented Teacher of Maths to join this highly successful and respected department. The appointed candidate will be confident teaching throughout KS3/4 with the capability to teach at A level. The school supports the NQT induction and welcomes applications from both recently qualified and experienced teachers. Candidates should have a willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular life of the College and be in sympathy with its Catholic ethos.

Some Key Responsibilities:

• Raising standards of student attainment and achievement within their teaching groups by monitoring and supporting students’ progress;
• Contributing to a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum which provides students with the requisite knowledge and skills, and also promotes Independent Learning;
• Contributing to appropriate schemes of work and lesson planning, including related assessment processes as directed by Subject Leader;
• Supporting a collegiate approach so that staff work as an effective team, including sharing good practice
• To ensure the smooth day-to-day running of all teaching groups;
• To establish practices that support good classroom and behaviour management;
• To develop appropriate and challenge learning and teaching practice through effective lesson-planning and use of available resources in line with policies and procedures of subject area;
• To be a member of a team of teachers which nurtures the Catholic ethos of the College in tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, in order to promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, aesthetic, intellectual and social development of the students and the community life.

You Will:

• Have proven knowledge and understanding of the subject and its teaching practices and methodology across Key Stages 3-5;
• Have a good honours degree and teaching qualification
• Show evidence of an active contribution to the development of the subject across Key Stages 3-5 (sharing good practice; supporting teamwork);
• Show evidence of commitment to personal CPD
• Be an effective practitioner within the subject area;
• Inspire, challenge and support students within teaching groups;
• Model the values and expectations of the College;
• Understand and demonstrate the principles and practices of effective learning and teaching;
• Work as a reflective practitioner;
• Instil a love of learning in their students;
• Develop a secure and empathetic environment in which each student can learn and make progress.

Closing date: Midday on Wednesday, 10th June 2020 with interviews shortly afterwards although early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date. Previous applicants need not apply. Interviews will be held via Zoom.

PLEASE NOTE: Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity and 'Quick Apply' below! Please be aware that if you are successfully shortlisted for interview by the school from your Tes CV, you will then be required to complete the schools application form.

For more information please contact katie.rossiter@tes.com   REF KR 1334216