
Teacher of Mathematics
St Birinus School, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8AZThis job expired on 3 November 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
3 November 2023 at 9am
Date listed
5 September 2023
Job details
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Subject
- View all Mathematicsjobs
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS - There is the additional possibility of a TLR1a of £8,706 for Head of Year 10
Teacher of Mathematics job summary
We are looking for a motivated and inspiring teacher to join
our friendly and supportive team in a brilliant mathematics department. Whether
you are an NQT looking for an encouraging first school or an established
teacher looking for further responsibilities we would like to hear from you. We
would encourage you to come and visit our school and meet the staff and
students however and our school website will give you a good idea of what it
would be like to join the teaching team at St Birinus.
The role is a full time position and we are able to offer a varied teaching timetable, which suits your experience and aspirations, and can include responsibilities and roles within the Maths faculty or the school as a whole.
The school has a reputation for
dynamic and innovative Teaching and Learning – and we welcome applications from
candidates who will be able to contribute to this ethos. The Maths Faculty has excellent student
outcomes both at GCSE and A Level, in the top 10% of any school in the UK and maths
is a very popular course in the Sixth Form so there are opportunities for A
Level teaching for those interested.
St
Birinus School is judged to be a securely Good school with students meeting the
school’s high expectations (OFSTED Report February 2020). The OFSTED reports
states:
“St
Birinus School is a vibrant and inspiring place for pupils to learn. Pupils are
very proud of their school. They feel it is a friendly and welcoming place
where they really feel valued.”
St Birinus is in the top 5% of all schools nationally for boys’ progress which accurately reflects our aspirational expectations and ethos.
We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. For Early Careers Teachers this takes the form of a carefully designed mentoring programme. For experienced teachers, and those returning to teaching, there is a comprehensive CPD provision in place with a focus on department based development and collaboration.
We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives so are happy to consider part-time applications.
We are looking for an inspirational and innovative teacher with a real passion for ensuring excellence in teaching for the benefit of all students to join our effective and well-resourced department.
You will need to demonstrate that you:
- are passionate about raising levels of engagement and achievement
- want to make a positive difference by going the extra mile for the benefit of your students
- have the desire and enthusiasm to play an active and collaborative role in contributing to a strong culture of sharing best practice, resources and ideas
- have the interpersonal and leadership skills required to inspire and motivate colleagues and students
- are keen and able to embed enjoyment and success in learning
Benefits of working with us:
- Employee centred and family friendly policies and practises
- Opportunity for flexible working arrangements to support with work life balance (wherever possible)
- Comfortable staffrooms with tea, coffee and workspaces
- Cycle to work scheme and sheltered secure bicycle sheds
Application
process
To ensure we conduct a fair shortlisting process we use blind
shortlisting whereby personal information (such as name, email address, gender
& ethnicity) are not made available to the short-listing panel.
Please
note that the school reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications,
and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended.
This post
involves the type of work with children and young people that requires
applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The
possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from
obtaining this post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to
the nature of the role and information disclosed. Additional
standard pre-employment checks will also be undertaken.
Please be
aware that you will be required to bring your original qualification
certificate(s), proof of residence and photographic ID to interview.
St
Birinus School is a Family Friendly School, committed to supporting our
staff so that they can carve out a professional and personal life that is
fulfilling and balanced.
Our RET Staff Charter summarises
the commitment we make to all staff who join and work at Ridgeway Education
Trust.
We are
committed to expressing our values of high quality learning, respectful
relationships and an inclusive environment in the day to day experience of
staff and students throughout the school.
St Birinus
School is an equal opportunities employer
Commitment to safeguarding
About St Birinus School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1040 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- St Birinus School website (opens in new tab)
All Boys' Comprehensive Secondary School, part of the Ridgeway Education Trust
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