Teacher of Maths
The Nelson Thomlinson School
Cumbria
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 7 March 2019
Job overview
We are a traditional school (founded 1714), have a strong sense of values and adopt a healthy scepticism towards the latest trends.
Required for September 2019, an enthusiastic and ambitious Mathematics teacher who
• has excellent teaching skills
• is able to work effectively as part of a team
• has the ability to teach Mathematics and Further Mathematics at A level
• is committed to continued professional development
• has a genuine desire to ensure the success of pupils.
This is a rare opportunity to work with our supportive, motivated and intelligent colleagues in a department which is one of the strongest in an outstanding school. Applications from Newly Qualified Teachers and Recently Qualified Teachers are encouraged and a high quality NQT package would be available if appropriate. The post would suit any ambitious teacher early in their career as the Continued Professional Development opportunities in the school are excellent.
The Maths department is active, well organised and hard-working. Over many years it has enjoyed an enviable reputation both inside the school and in Cumbria. The progress 8 score for the last academic year was 0.34 with over 78% of pupils achieving grades 9-4. This places it amongst the best in the county. The behaviour of our pupils is exceptional as we have strong pastoral systems in place and it was described by OFSTED in our most recent inspection as “impeccable”.
Academic results in Maths are always excellent and our intake is truly comprehensive. At GCSE we enter all of our pupils for the AQA linear specification. Many students opt to study Mathematics in our Sixth Form where we follow the Edexcel A-Level courses for Mathematics and Further Mathematics and the AQA course in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths).
Please phone, email (admin@nts.cumbria.sch.uk ) or visit our school website (www.nts.cumbria.sch.uk ) for further details and an application form. Please submit a covering letter with your application .
(Please note that our school is closed between 18th and 22nd February)
Closing date: 12.30pm Wednesday 6th March 2019
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 3.30pm on Friday 8th March 2019.
Interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday 11th March 2019,
NTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
The Nelson Thomlinson School
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 9PX
Tel 016973 42160
Fax 016973 49160
Headteacher Mr DS Northwood
Email : admin@nts.cumbria.sch.uk
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About The Nelson Thomlinson School
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The Nelson Thomlinson School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form situated in Wigton, Cumbria. There are approximately 1300 students at the school between the ages of 11-18.
The Nelson Thomlinson School was founded in 1714, with its present school forming in 1969 after joining together with Nelson Thomlinson Grammar School and the Wigton Secondary School. In 2012, a multi-purpose hall was opened by former headmaster, Mr Ireland, which was named The Peter Ireland Building.
Headmaster
Sam Northwood, MA, MEd
Values and vision
The Nelson Thomlinson School wants all students to achieve academic excellence in a caring and nurturing learning environment. It works at maintaining strong relationships with parents and pupils and believes that in order to succeed, a three-way partnership needs to exist. The school has the motto: Fide et Operis, translating from Latin to Faith and Works. Ofsted’s most recent visit in October 2023 highlighted our strong traditions and a school where pupils (and staff) are proud to live out it’s values. NTS also has a dedicated Professional Development department where opportunities for staff development and training are made a priority.
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