Teacher of Mathematics (& Computing)

Wadham School, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7NT

40 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 25

• Closing date

  22 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Computing, Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS (£31,650-£49,084)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Teacher of Mathematics to join our expanding team of staff at Wadham School. The ability to teach Computing is desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school where staff morale is high, and classrooms are quiet and purposeful places where learning takes place. (Ofsted 2025)

We are a close-knit, community school with an amazing team of staff that support each other in helping our students become the successful and confident global citizens they deserve to be. As the last local authority maintained secondary school in Somerset, this is your chance to come and be part of something unique.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• To be an exceptional teacher of Mathematics.
• Develop and demonstrate high-quality leadership skills.
• Act as a lead practitioner and model of excellent teaching in all aspects of the role.
• To help ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum area.

You are likely to be someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a degree or equivalent.
• Is flexible, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Has a track-record of exceptional classroom teaching with an understanding of effective pedagogy.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to and knowledge/experience of effective strategies to maintain and raise attainment, in particular to address the differing needs which exist in the mixed ability classroom, which include second language learners.
• Has experience of improving outcomes for students with SEND or disadvantage.
• Has a commitment to the aims and values of comprehensive education, the school’s vision and ethos, as well as the implementation of equal opportunities policy and practice.

What the school offers its staff

Wadham School can offer you:

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals.
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families.
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom.
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England.
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Wadham School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 805 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wadham School website
• Email address: recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wadham-school

Are you looking to work in a Good school (Ofsted, June 2019) with a community working together for the best possible outcomes for young people?

Wadham School is friendly, vibrant and forward looking. It is an exciting time at Wadham School. We strive to be a school which uses an evidence based approach to teaching and an ethos and drive for the school to be much more than just learning in lessons. A varied programme of extra-curricular activities and house competitions provides an exciting opportunity for staff to be involved in the wider school community. At our core is an aim, through everything that we do, to develop a sense of hope, a hope which will encourage and support students in becoming the best that they can be.

The school serves a beautiful area of South Somerset with excellent links to the wider South West, Bristol and Bath and direct train links to London from Crewkerne itself and Taunton.
If the above gives you a picture of a community that you would be excited to be part of then the students and staff at Wadham School invite your application and would love to meet you.

Arranging a visit to Wadham School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk.

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