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Teacher of Maths - Key Stage Coordinator Salary Range: £30,000 to £46,525 (Main/Upper Pay Range plus TLR 2b)
Permanent post
Required for start in September 2024 or sooner
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Maths - Key Stage Coordinator to implement and deliver a knowledge rich curriculum and support the overall progress and development of our students. You will facilitate and encourage an engaging learning experience which provides students the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to accept new ideas and a thorough commitment to student learning with evidence of high degree of subject specialism and professional development, as well as a flexible and adaptable attitude to meet the needs of the school. We want to recruit 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.
Maths Faculty
The Maths faculty is a stimulating environment to work in. There is a team of 13 dedicated professionals who strive to instil confidence and enthusiasm into their students every lesson. The team is led by the Assistant Head, Gemma Kentish and Head of Faculty, Iain Williams.
We are looking to appoint a keen subject specialist to work with the Head of Faculty to lead our drive to raise attainment and achievement. We are looking for a colleague to contribute to leading the success of the department, being passionate about giving our students the best classroom experiences to enhance their learning; who has the ability to maintain and develop our high standards and to provide support, stretch, and challenge for all our learners, as well as support and leadership for staff. This post is suitable for a practitioner who is keen to enhance their experience by leading a key stage in an innovative department. The Key Stage is negotiable dependent on interests and experience.
KES is a school with strong leadership and management and one with a strong supportive staff community. The school day lends itself to a good work/life balance with the teaching day ending at 14:10. The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities.
Staff benefits include free car parking, onsite gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.
If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you. Please visit the vacancies section of our website (https://kes.essex.sch.uk/join-our-community/staff-vacancies) and complete the 'Quick Apply' application form and submit a copy of your CV.
We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on 01702 560906 to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role. If you wish to find out more about the school prior to interview, we would be delighted to welcome you to KES prior to the closing date, to offer you a tour and an opportunity to get a real sense of the school first hand.
To arrange a visit, please email your request to adminoffice@kes.essex.sch.uk and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number. As we approach Easter Half-term, if you have any questions regarding the role please email andreaatkins@kes.essex.sch.uk for additional information if required.
Early applications are welcome
Closing Date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 15 April 2024
Interviews will take place shortly following the closing date
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 & Selection Procedures.
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.