4 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Apr 2025

  • Closing date

    7 December 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    18 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS London Fringe + TLR 2, amount dependent on experience

Teacher of Maths - Second in Charge (2 I/C) job summary

This is a full-time position; however we are flexible and all applications will be considered.

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who can convey their passion for Maths to the students in the school as well as provide leadership in the department and help to continue the development of the subject. You will be working in a team of 7 supportive staff in a well-resourced department.

The Maths Department benefits from excellent leadership and a stable committed staff body. The department consistently facilitates outstanding student outcomes with 81% of students achieving a grade 9-4 in August 2024. As a successful department we are at the forefront of new initiatives across the school which have been integral to driving up results across all subjects. You would, therefore, be joining a team that will help both to develop your own teaching and inspire the teaching of others. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious teacher to develop their career in a department that rewards hard work and success.

The successful candidate will have the energy, drive and stamina to deliver in an innovative way that will engage our students. You will have the desire to make Maths the most interesting subject to every student in the school and you will have belief that every student can do well in your classroom.

The Department benefits from a fortnightly timetabled collaborative planning period, giving staff time to reflect on subject pedagogy and continuously strive to improve. The school offers bespoke CPD opportunities ranging from National Professional Qualifications support to supporting MA programmes.

Our recent OFSTED inspection in May 2024 made the following comments about teaching and relationships at school:

  • Pupils are highly positive about their school. Staff are highly ambitious for all pupils, and pupils recognise and value this.
  • Pupils’ behaviour is good. Lessons are calm and purposeful. Pupils’ attitudes to learning are positive.
  • The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils and provides a strong foundation for their future learning.

Our school vision is to ensure every student realises their potential, through every member of our community having high aspirations for success, both within and beyond the classroom. You will be joining a highly skilled staff, who are supportive and show determination and resolve.

Why should you work at The Beaconsfield School?

  • Highly supportive staff body, including a staff committee responsible for representing staff wellbeing
  • Bespoke professional opportunities including support to undertake Masters and NPQ programme
  • Significant investment in a newly refurbished staff room and staff workroom

  • Dedicated time within the school day for co-planning
  • Free tea and coffee for all staff, we believe in providing the best possible working environment for staff and small gestures make a big difference.

The Beaconsfield School has good road links to London, Reading, Maidenhead and Oxford – situated just 5 minutes from the M40 and a 10-minute walk from Beaconsfield Train Station.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service Checks.

We welcome visits to the school; if you would like to arrange a visit or have any questions, please contact the school or email the Headteacher’s PA at headspa@beaconsfield.school.

For further information about the school please visit our websiteThe Beaconsfield School

Closing date for applications is 9am on 7th December 2024

Interviews will be held on receipt of suitable applications.

We reserve the right to close the application deadline earlier if necessary.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Beaconsfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Online searches will be completed for shortlisted candidates and an enhanced DBS will be sought from the successful candidate.

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About The Beaconsfield School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
835 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

A co-educational secondary school with 880 students, a growing Sixth Form and just fewer than 100 staff.

As a school we are creative in our curriculum and we treat each child as an individual; because of this, learning and progress is at the centre of everything we do. We work towards making the selective system irrelevant.

We want every student who attends the school to reach their full potential academically. We also put great value on extra-curricular clubs and activities. During any one week there are over 50 clubs or activities running for students. We believe that this complements their academic studies, helps them to develop into well rounded individuals and enables them to make a positive contribution to the community.

We have wonderful facilities including a purpose built drama studio, 2 Apple Mac suites, a ratio of 1 computer to every 2.5 students, interactive whiteboards in each classroom, specialist technology classrooms and a sports hall. We are a well-equipped school that gives our students every opportunity to engage in their learning. Our school environment is maintained to the highest standard and students are expected to respect this at all times.

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