Teacher of Maths

Teacher of Maths

Full time/part time or job share -Full Time/Permanent

Pay Scale -MPS/UPS

Start date – September 2024

James Calvert Spence College is a 9-19 through school, catering for students from Year 5 to Year 13 that is the heart of its community.

JCSC and our maths department have improved considerably over the last few years and we are determined to secure future improvement by recruiting enthusiastic, high quality staffing for this key area of the curriculum.

The pupils and staff are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual who wants to work as part of a team to drive learning forward. This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding individual to join a very experienced team of maths specialists and contribute to the further success of this subject area. We need someone who is passionate about learning and ensuring all children reach their full potential, to assist in ensuring the ongoing success of this key area of the curriculum.

The post would suit an experienced teacher or a new entrant to the profession – we pride ourselves in excellent training for ECT colleagues and a supportive department and leadership team to enhance and further develop the skills of teachers looking for a new challenge in a dynamic environment.

Due to the wide age range of our students, this post would be equally suitable for secondary or primary teachers with experience or a specialism in mathematics. We would be able to offer teaching from KS2 to sixth form to best suit the successful candidate.

JCSC has improved considerably over the last few years with excellent A-level results and rapidly rising GCSE outcomes.

This is an exciting time to join us as we continue our journey towards excellence. Staff and governors are fully committed to promoting equal opportunity and an outstanding educational experience for all students.

You will:

• Be a strong classroom practitioner with excellent maths skills, keen to develop your own skills further;
• Be a positive role model;
• Have high expectations of yourself and others;
• Be a real team player and someone with a ‘can do’ attitude;
• Be passionate about improving the life chances of our students.

We can offer you:

• Excellent opportunities for professional development whatever your career prospects;
• Hardworking and well behaved pupils who are willing to learn;
• A friendly and supportive working environment with a dedicated staff team;
• A unique insight into progression from the heart of primary to the point of employment or higher education

Should you wish to informally discuss these positions further, please contact Mrs Louisa Hedley via email on lhedley01@jcsc.co.uk to arrange. NQT’s invited to apply.

Application forms and further details obtainable by visiting www.jcsc.co.uk or telephone 01665 710636.

Completed applications should be submitted to Louisa Hedley, Assistant to the Executive Headteacher, at James Calvert Spence College, Acklington Road, Amble, Northumberland NE65 0NG. (lhedley01@jcsc.co.uk).

Closing date for applications: noon Tuesday 7th May  with interviews scheduled Tuesday 14th May.