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Teacher of Mathematics
Main Pay Scale/ Upper Pay Scale
Suitable for ECTs.For successful ECT candidate we can accommodate an early start in July in order to familiarise with schemes of work and resources
Full Time, Permanent
September 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Mathematics Department at Westcliff High School for Girls. We're a school with a proud tradition of academic excellence and our school values of Leadership, Enrichment, Scholarship and Kindness underpin every aspect of school life and create a community where ambition, excellence and strong pastoral support thrive side by side.
Our students set themselves the highest expectations and are deeply committed to their learning. Teaching here means inspiring talented, curious young people who will go on to become future leaders in their fields.
We would like from you:
A teacher of Mathematics who can spark curiosity, nurture a genuine love of learning, and enable students to achieve exceptional academic success.
Enthusiasm, energy, and determination to make a tangible impact on the quality of education at our school.
A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school through extra-curricular and enrichment activities.
We can offer you:
The privilege of teaching highly motivated, high-achieving students who are ambitious, inquisitive, and eager to learn.
Excellent professional development as part of the South East Essex Academy Trust - a family of nine schools committed to collaboration and continuous improvement.
Expert colleagues who share a passion for teaching and learning and who foster a culture of mutual respect, wellbeing, and professional growth.
A school that celebrates diversity and inclusion, while maintaining pride in its long-standing traditions and strong academic reputation.
VISION AND PURPOSE
- To liaise with colleagues within Westcliff High School for Girls and within the South East Essex Academy Trust to support strategic development,
- share good practice and plan collaborative activities.
- Uphold the school's values of Scholarship, Leadership, Enrichment, and Kindness.
- Ensure high quality teaching across the department.
- Raise student attainment.
- Maximise the learning experiences and achievement of students.
- Monitor and report on student progress.
- Plan and contribute to activities within the department
- Undertake the role of Form Tutor, as required.
- Play a full part in the school and ensure that the vision and values of the school and the trust are upheld at all time.
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach assigned students, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for all.
- Plan and prepare curriculum lessons in conjunction with school and departmental requirements and policies, including external syllabus requirements.
- Assist in the development of curriculum plans, syllabi, resources, schemes of work, and policies.
- Set and mark work in accordance with the school's assessment and marking procedures.
- Contribute to the review and quality assurance of curriculum plans as directed by senior leaders in the school.
- Contribute to the school and departmental improvement plans and their implementation.
- Maintain student records through the school's assessment procedures and use these to inform teaching.
- Where necessary, liaise with colleagues to ensure effective provision e.g. co-teachers, associate support staff, trainee teachers.
- Communicate effectively with parents when required including during parent's consultation evenings.
- Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school effectively to promote a high quality of education for all students.
- Where necessary, collaborate with persons or bodies outside the school and participate in meetings arranged for the purposes of pupil progress.
- Initiate any necessary interventions to enable students to progress, including where relevant operating in line with a student's Individual Education Plan.
- Promote teamwork and ensure effective working relations.
- Ensure the Behaviour Management policy is implemented in the department so that effective learning can take place.
- Support the department participating in the school's ITT programme.
- To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example.
- Proactively seek opportunities to develop professional practice through further training opportunities.
- Undertake the role of form tutor, as required including the delivery of PDE resources.
- To participate in the life of the House System.
- Comply with any reasonable request from the Headteacher or other school leader to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
For further information and to apply please visit:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136490/EDV-2026-WHSG-25517
Information about the School
Westcliff High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org.