4 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    21 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    16 May 2025

Job details

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Teachers’ Main Scale, potential of TLR

Teacher of Maths job summary

Teacher of Maths

Teachers’ Main Scale

Potential TLR - available for the right candidate

Starting in September 2025

Full time, Permanent post

Mathematics aims to equip all students with the knowledge and skills required to become a successful mathematician and critical thinker. Our aim is to build mathematicians who have a deep conceptual understanding, which builds upon their prior knowledge of mathematics, develops fluency and provides students with the tools and knowledge required to apply mathematics to solve problems in real life contexts.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of Maths, who can inspire an attitude of discovery and encourage students to integrate subjects and ideas to become innovators in their field. The successful candidate will share our values, be passionate about their subject and inspire all students to share their enthusiasm for Maths.

The post will involve working with the Head of Maths to ensure that students make progress through quality first teaching. The post holder will have the ability to demonstrate their commitment to their subject and how they can support the trust in fostering collaboration ensuring the continual improvement of the quality of students' learning is at the top of the Trusts agenda. The ability to teach Maths at KS3, KS4 & KS5 level is desirable.

For those aspiring to a Key Stage TLR lead in Mathematics, this role presents a unique opportunity to shape the mathematical journey of students, fostering deep conceptual understanding and practical application. As a leader, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Maths, driving progress through exemplary teaching and contributing to the department's strategic development. You will champion a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that the quality of student learning remains paramount, and actively support the professional growth of colleagues. This position demands a passionate educator with a proven track record of inspiring students across Key Stages 3 to 5, and a commitment to innovation in curriculum and assessment. While demonstrating the potential to lead a Key Stage is highly desirable, it is not a prerequisite to applying. We encourage applications from all enthusiastic and motivated Maths teachers who share our vision and values.

The post holder will demonstrate their commitment to their subject and how they can support the trust in fostering collaboration and staff subject development. They will play a key role in ensuring that the continual improvement of the quality of student's learning is at the top of the business agenda and will be responsible for developing the department to ensure its long-term success and sustainability

Baxter College is continuing to grow, which brings an exciting opportunity for a driven, ambitious and motivational person to join our school and trust.

Baxter College is a thriving, inclusive secondary school, providing an equitable education experience to the young people of Wyre Forest. The education we provide at Baxter College is built on six values that provide the nurturing conditions for young people to flourish into successful futures.

At Baxter College, our values are essential to creating a positive and productive learning environment. We strive to instill these values in our students through our everyday conduct, both in and out of the classroom.

● Brilliance: We believe that all students have the potential to be brilliant, and we strive to provide them with the opportunities and support they need to succeed.

● Accountability: We believe that students are responsible for their own learning, and we expect them to take ownership of their work and be accountable for their actions.

● EXcellence: We believe that students should strive for excellence in everything they do, and we encourage them to challenge themselves and never give up.

● Trust: We believe that trust is essential for a positive learning environment, and we trust our students to do their best and behave in a responsible manner.

● Engagement: We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in their learning, and we create a variety of opportunities for students to be actively involved in their education.

● Routine: We believe that routines help students feel organised and in control, and we encourage students to develop and follow routines.

Joining our school community will suit those with:

● A shared commitment to our values and to forming positive working relationships with our community

● Experience of excellent and inspirational teaching from Key Stage 3 up to Key Stage 5

● Commitment to their professional development and a culture of open professional dialogue

● Passion for combating social disadvantage and generating social capital

● Enthusiasm for innovation in curriculum and assessment.

For further details of the post, please refer to the job description and person specification available.

Other benefits include:

● Generous Occupational Pension

● Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support

● Free confidential employee helpline 24/7

● Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy

● Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance.

The Baxter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please submit application forms via eteach.

Closing date for applications: 9am, 21st May 2025 with interviews being held Friday 23rd May.

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.

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About Baxter College

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
806 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Baxter College is a genuine learning community that has seen consistent improvement over the last 3 years. It has an experienced and supportive staff team and a commitment to improving the wellbeing of the team, guided by our influential staff council. We want all voices to have an active role in our improvement journey. If you are interested please come and meet us, you will enjoy being here.

The post holder will demonstrate their commitment to their subject and how they can support the trust in fostering collaboration and staff subject development. They will play a key role in ensuring that the continual improvement of the quality of student's learning is at the top of the business agenda and will be responsible for developing the department to ensure its long-term success and sustainability.

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