Teacher of Mathematics
Therfield School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 31 March 2021
Job overview
This is an opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic Mathematics teacher to take up a position within our team. The candidate would be joining a strong, friendly, hard-working and supportive team. The Department takes a collaborative approach and values each individual’s skills, interests and strategies for teaching and learning. We welcome new ideas and look forward to the involvement of the person appointed in our on-going drive to raise standards even further.
Therfield School Vision and Aims
Therfield is a mixed 11-18 Community School where “There are strong relationships between staff and pupils that underpin a positive atmosphere in which pupils want to learn…[pupils] work well together and are confident to express their ideas…The school is characterised by a nurturing and caring ethos.” Ofsted 2019. Our School Vision and Aims reflect our ethos, which is to strive for the highest possible academic standards in an environment of exciting learning opportunities, where individuals can develop their talents in safe and friendly surroundings.
These aims are reflected in our ethos of “The Best for All: Excellence, Leadership, Opportunity” and are underpinned by The Therfield Way; A Culture of Achievement. Leadership development for staff and students is a key focus of the school and we have a highly positive reputation for staff development.
Why Work at Therfield School?
We asked our current Math's Team to comment:
“As an NQT, being a part of the Therfield Math's Team has given me an extra level of support that I wouldn’t have got elsewhere. They have all been available whenever I have had any questions and it has made my NQT year a lot more manageable”
“The Math's Team at Therfield is friendly and supportive, making Therfield a great place to teach Math's from KS3 up to A Level.”
“The Math's Team at Therfield goes from strength to strength each year, and is a really enjoyable place to teach fantastic students!”
“Best team I’ve ever been part of, supportive and friendly.”
We offer a number of great benefits to our staff, please see our benefits page included in the Candidate Pack.
What we are looking for?
• An enthusiastic and motivated teacher
• A committed team player
• An innovator with drive and determination
• All staff are expected to be a tutor as we see this as a vital part of promoting student progress.
• A commitment to providing outstanding opportunities for all young people to develop the character and resilience they need to succeed in modern Britain.
The Next Steps:
If you are interested in the post and you believe you can meet out requirements, please click the 'Apply Button'.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a school visit, please contact jkelly@therfield.surrey.sch.uk.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday, 31st March 2021, however, we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
Therfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure. It is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Attached documents
About Therfield School
Therfield School is a mixed secondary with sixth form based in Leatherhead, Surrey. The school is a non-selective, non-denominational state school with 1,178 students aged 11-18, approximately 236 of whom attend the sixth form.
The school has a partnership with the Leatherhead Responsible Business Network, which provides a range of activities throughout the year to help prepare pupils for the working world. These have included careers fairs and mentoring schemes.
Headteacher
James Malley
Values and vision
Therfield School’s motto is “The best for all – excellence, leadership, opportunity”. There are five core values at the heart of the secondary: respect, responsibility, perseverance, independence and integrity. Teachers encourage students to develop their leadership skills, while fostering in pupils the courage to stand up for what is right as they progress into adult life.
Self-discipline and self-worth are instilled into pupils in order to help them achieve to their full potential. Therfield School wants its young people to grow into remarkable citizens and so develops their skills, knowledge and character alongside their studies.
Leadership and teamwork are key to the school’s ethos and a number of programmes are offered to expand these skills, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, Surrey School Games and World Challenge Expeditions. The secondary holds specialist status in sports, with facilities including a gym, tennis courts and an astroturf pitch.
Ofsted report
“Leaders and managers, including those responsible for governance, are highly ambitious for the success of students. They work hard to ensure that all students are treated equally and that there is no discrimination.”
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