Teacher of Mathematics
Westlands School, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PFThis job expired on 27 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
27 March 2025 at 10:44am
Date listed
13 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time Teaching position
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650 - £49,084
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Westlands School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Mathematics Teacher to join our highly successful, friendly and supportive departmental team.
The successful candidate will be:
- A skilled practitioner with a positive outlook.
- Passionate about teaching Mathematics.
- A team player who will fit well with our existing department.
- Dedicated to enabling our students to make excellent progress.
- Able to deliver good outcomes for all students.
Our Mathematics Department believe in the power of collaboration and have a long track record of success in all Key Stages. We offer A Level Mathematics to our KS5 students and Statistics at KS4.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.
Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.
Additional benefits include:
- Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution;
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive;
- Enhanced Maternity Pay;
- Excellent CPD programme;
- Excellent on-site facilities;
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants;
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
- Cycle to Work scheme;
- On-site Parking.
Further details about the role
We strongly recommend all interested candidates visit Westlands School and meet our students and staff. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email Mrs E Apps, P.A. and Office Manager at wssrecruitment@swale.at to arrange a suitable time and date.
Interested applicants are also welcome to contact Alex Hill, Assistant Headteacher for an informal discussion regarding the post. Telephone: 01795 477475 or email: alexander.hill@swale.at.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2).
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Date: w/c 28th April 2025
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westlands School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1774 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Westlands School website
- Email address
- wssrecruitment@swale.at
Arranging a visit to Westlands School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email wssrecruitment@swale.at.
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