Teacher of Mathematics

The Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ

8 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
10 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
17 April 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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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: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Mathematics – Required for September 2024

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic Teacher of Mathematics from September 2024. The successful candidate will be required to teach KS3 and KS4 with an opportunity to teach A Level for the right candidate. The position is open to ECTs as well as more experienced colleagues.

With a great track record of providing support to our staff, we also welcome applications from primary school teachers with a maths specialism, who are looking to move into the secondary sector and wish to teach KS3.

The mathematics department is a high performing department with a strong team. There are currently eight full-time teachers, one part-time, two Teaching Assistant’s and one part-time intervention tutor within the department. Students study Pearson Edexcel at both GCSE and A Level.

Should you require further details about the role or wish to arrange a tour of the school, please contact Penny Neeve, Head of Mathematics via generalenquiries@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

The school ensures that there is the right work-home balance to support the wellbeing of all staff. We are dedicated to providing outstanding training and development. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, wellbeing afternoons and free annual flu vaccinations.

Alongside a salary of between £31,737 and £46,525 pa (MPS2 – UPS3), the school will contribute 28.68% (from April 2024) (the equivalent of between £9,102 and £13,343 pa) towards you being a member of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

Applications should be made by completing the application form below and returning it to Heidi Lishman, Senior HR Advisor at The Maplesden Noakes School, Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0TJ via e-mail hr@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is Friday 10th May 2024 (9 am). This date may be brought forward in the event that suitable candidates are found earlier. Early applications are therefore recommended.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY

Maplesden Noakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.

What the school offers its staff

Closing date for applications is Friday 10th May 2024 (9 am). This date may be brought forward in the event that suitable candidates are found earlier. Early applications are therefore recommended.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY

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.