Teacher of Mathematics
Southend High School for Boys, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RGThis job expired on 17 May 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
17 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 May 2024
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Up to UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an imaginative and qualified specialist able to demonstrate expertise at all age levels to join a friendly and successful department on a permanent basis from September 2024.
We require a Teacher of Mathematics. The ideal candidate would be full time and able to teach Further Mathematics at A level. However, we would welcome applications from teachers of all experiences, such as ECT’s and those seeking to progress to teaching Further Mathematics at A level in the future, as well as teachers looking to start their training. It is a necessity for any teacher applying to be able to teach A level Mathematics.
As a selective school we have an appreciable number of very able students including several Oxbridge applicants. The ideal candidate would also be an energetic and enthusiastic mathematician who is able to inspire and motivate all our students. A commitment to the development and effective deployment of ICT in Mathematics is expected, as well as a dedication to continuing to develop professional skills.
What the school offers its staff
Teaching at Southend High School for Boys is an immensely fulfilling experience where students are readily engaged via creative and challenging lessons. This post will suit a teacher keen to play a full part in the life of the school.
The most recent Ofsted inspection (2015), which deemed the school to be outstanding in all categories, commented most favourably on staff-student relationships, and on the positive attitudes of the boys.
The successful candidate will be eligible for the following benefits upon commencement of employment:
- Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (TPS for teachers and LGPS for support staff)
- Free on-site parking
- Access to excellent catering facilities when the kitchen is operational
- CPD through internal and external providers
- Access to Occupational Health
- Annual eye care vouchers
- Free use of the sports facilities
Please see the full job pack for details on the role, department and school
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Southend High School for Boys
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1340 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Southend High School for Boys website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@shsb.org.uk
Southend High School for Boys (SHSB) is an ‘Outstanding’ school (Ofsted 2015), rated as outstanding against every one of the inspection criteria. It is one of four selective schools within the Borough of Southend. The main school, years 7 to 11, is single sex boys whilst the large sixth form is coeducational. It is situated thirty miles from London on the Thames Estuary and is close to main road and rail links from London, and to Chelmsford and Cambridge. SHSB has ‘an ethos of excellence in both academic achievement and a wide range of activities [that] permeates all aspects of the school’ (Ofsted 2015). At SHSB talent is nurtured, learning is valued, challenge is welcomed, participation is expected and achievement is prized. SHSB is not only a lively and stimulating institution, but also a welcoming community with an open and friendly approach.
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