Job Description

TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS

Required July/September 2019

Mainscale/Upper Payscale

Full time/Permanent

NQTs are welcome to apply

Are you a Teacher of Mathematics who wants to be part of a friendly and supportive School where the professional development of all staff is given a very high priority?

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified Teacher of Mathematics or NQT who will enjoy working in an School that values and delivers excellent professional development. The successful candidate will be capable of inspiring students through their passion for the subject and have an excitement and drive for teaching and learning and a desire to make a difference to student achievement.

We can offer you:

· a highly supportive and friendly working environment

· opportunities to teach across KS3, 4 and 5

· free access to the Employee Assistance Programme provided by the Education Support Partnership, offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues.

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is an 11-18 Academy with 1200 students serving the town and immediate area. The school was inspected in June 2016 and judged good by Ofsted. This is an attractive part of the country with excellent links to London and the Continent.

We think the best way for you to get a feel for what it would be like to work for Harwich and Dovercourt High School is to pay us a visit. Belinda Gosling, PA to Headteacher, would b ehappy to arrange for you to talk to students and staff so do give her a call on 01255 245460.

Information about the School

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a vibrant, caring school serving the community. Every student is welcomed, challenged and supported to achieve their full potential and every student has opportunities and experiences to ensure their schooling is fulfilling and enjoyable.

At Harwich and Dovercourt High School we believe in partnerships between students, staff and the home. We believe in responsibility, ambition and commitment, where no challenge is too great and where great futures are nurtured.

Our goal is for every student to be proud of their efforts and achievement and for every parent and carer to be proud of their child, school and community. Our pledge is to work tirelessly in the pursuit of excellence.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.