Teacher of Mathematics

Job Description

Full-time, permanent post

Salaries negotiable

Recruitment & Retention allowance available

Required for starts in September 2017 or January 2018

Relocation packages and laptops considered

This is an ideal opportunity for an NQT or experienced teacher to join our Maths faculty and contribute to the growth of this important core subject area. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Mathematics with excellent communication skills, to teach throughout the age and ability range, including A Level.

Faculty GCSE results have been very encouraging in the last few years (69% A*-C in 2015 and 70% A*-C in 2016) and there has been a significant increase in the number of students choosing to take A Level Mathematics which reflects our popularity and examination success in recent years. The ALPS (A Level Performance System) rating for the school is Grade 4, which being rated in the top 40% of schools in the UK.

Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to accept new ideas and a thorough commitment to student learning. Experience of teaching to A Level would be advantageous. We want staff with the vision and determination to ensure all our students receive a first class education and who will rise to the challenge of building on success.

In return the successful candidate can expect:

Comprehensive tailored induction programmes
Initial Teacher Training Support including a personal NQT Mentor
Mentor / Buddy System
Outstanding Teacher Programmes
An extensive support programme, including a system of twilights
Commitment to continuing professional development, including MA / MSc and other courses
Excellent career development opportunities
Various staff benefits including access to the gymnasium and swimming pool

You would be joining a 'Good' school and a faculty passionate about their students and about those students succeeding and achieving their 'Personal Best'.

If you feel that The King Edmund School is the type of school you are seeking, please apply by completing the application form available from our school website and email to recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk. Early applications and school visits are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged.

Closing Date for applications is midday on Wednesday 28 June 2017.

Interviews will be held week commencing 3 July2017.

Information about the School

The King Edmund School is a high performing school with specialist status for Business, Enterprise and Applied Learning. The school has 1600 students, including over 200 in the Sixth Form.

The school prides itself on its excellent facilities, state of the art technology and innovative and progressive curriculum at all levels and across all key stages.

Students are well cared for and given every opportunity to shine. Extra curricular opportunities are varied and numerous.

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment Procedures.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.