Teacher of Mathematics
Parmiter's School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2025 (an earlier start date can be accommodated)
Closing date
18 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 November 2024
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS including Fringe Allowance
Teacher of Mathematics job summary
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher of Mathematics to join our successful department. You will have a passion and ambition for your subject and the skills to engage students across the age and ability range. You will enjoy working as an integral part of our established, high-achieving department.
Applications are welcome from teachers of KS3/4 as well as those who have experience to teach at KS5. Mathematics is extremely popular and successful at Parmiter’s, with over 200 Sixth Form students studying Mathematics or Further Mathematics at A level. Suitably qualified candidates with the experience or aspiration to teach A-level mathematics will have the opportunity to join the KS5 teaching team.
The successful candidate will be welcomed into a department of highly experienced and supportive teachers. The role is offered for Easter 2025, however, an earlier start date can be accommodated.
Ofsted (2024) commented that (pupils) “are active participants in their learning and consistently demonstrate high levels of focus … teachers are experts in the subjects they teach … pupils’ conduct and manners are exemplary … any disruption to learning is incredibly rare… staff are extremely positive about the support that they receive from leaders…particularly around their professional development and well-being”. The inspection included a deep dive into several subjects including Mathematics.
Parmiter’s coordinates CPD for the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training and offers a robust induction programme. We can offer the successful candidate:
Staff Well-Being initiatives include an online GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, complimentary use of the on-site Fitness Suite and an on-site subsidised electric vehicle charging point.
A high-quality and well-resourced teaching environment with highly talented and engaged students.
An admission policy prioritising the children of staff (a qualifying period may apply).
Lovely school grounds in leafy surrounds with ample parking.
Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
Commitment to safeguarding
Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Parmiter's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1451 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Parmiter's School website (opens in new tab)
The Good Schools Guide describes Parmiter's as "purposeful, friendly, with an inclusive feel and a sense of both history and progressiveness".
Parmiter's School relocated to the current 60 acre rural Hertfordshire site from London's East End in 1977. The school enjoys a good reputation for traditional values and academic achievement whilst maintaining a true family feel among staff and students.
Experienced teachers, newly qualified colleagues and support staff benefit from a supportive leadership team who focus on CPD and well-being as a priority.
Parmiter's is a lead partner in The Watford Partnership for Teacher Training and takes the lead on Initial Teacher Training. A number of existing teachers are accredited with being Specialist Leaders of Education.
The school is consistently over subscribed for Year 7 and Sixth Form entry. Children of staff are a priority for admission.
Please visit our website for more information and feel free to contact the school with any questions.
www.parmiters.herts.sch.uk
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