Teacher of Mathematics
Great Baddow High School, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9RZThis job expired on 21 February 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
20 April 2020
Closing date
21 February 2020 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
31 January 2020
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £24,373 to £40,490
Additional allowances
A TLR/Retention may be available for a suitably qualified candidate. Staff morale is high at our school; we have an excellent induction programme and a commitment to professional development for all staff. All teaching staff are provided with a laptop.
Teacher of Mathematics job summary
The appointment
We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and dedicated mathematics teacher to work in our very successful department. The successful candidate will have a passion for mathematics which inspires staff and students alike. They will contribute to a supportive department which works as a close team to provide students with high quality teaching and learning.
The faculty
All mathematics lessons take place in a suite of specialist classrooms with, for the most part, each member of the department having his or her own room. Each classroom is equipped with the necessary resources, including interactive whiteboards and dedicated IT facilities. Teachers are all provided with a school laptop.
Mathematics is at present taught by ten full-time specialist teachers. Over the years, a strong team spirit has developed within the mathematics department, with all members contributing to policy-making and planning.
The courses
At Key Stage 3, the schemes of work are currently supported by the Collins Maths Frameworking Texts. The mathematics department follow the Edexcel linear course at GCSE level.
In years 12 and 13, ‘A’ level and ‘AS’ level students are prepared for the Edexcel syllabus. Further maths is also an option for those with a very keen in interest and talent for the subject. For those who do not wish to study to A-level, Maths In Context (Core Maths) is also offered.
The classes
Classes in years 7 and 8 are set within a dual banding system, with years 9, 10 and 11 set vertically. All pupils in years 7 to 11 have at least three mathematics lessons of one hour each out of a 25 period week. ‘A’ level students have nine one-hour lessons per fortnight. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the full range of abilities in KS3 and KS4 and the opportunity to teach at KS5 is also available.
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.
About Great Baddow High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1535 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Great Baddow High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@gbhs.co.uk
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