Teacher of Mathematics/Second in Department
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for an experienced and passionate teacher to contribute to the development of the Quality of Education in our Mathematics department.This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and proven classroom practitioner who can display a real passion for developing and inspiring the pupils in their care.
The Mathematics department at Loreto achieve well above the national average securing 78% at 9-4 in the 2024 examinations. You will be joining a supportive and enthusiastic department whose priority is improving both their own practice and the outcomes for the students.
The successful candidate will be an experienced or outstanding qualified teacher with:
- the ability to engage students and transmit an enthusiasm for Mathematics;
- knowledge and understanding of current teaching and learning strategies in Mathematics;
- the ability or potential to teach inspirational lessons to a range of abilities across both key stages;
- an enthusiastic commitment to developing the school’s extra-curricular offering;
- a commitment to Loreto High School’s high expectations and powerful ethos;
- the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our students;
- excellent subject knowledge;
- a desire to work collaboratively and to make a real contribution to the development of our department and the progress of our students;
- Understanding and experience of implementing successful intervention programmes.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to providing staff with high quality, professional development. We hold regular training to develop the skills and knowledge needed by staff in their current role or look towards the next step in their career. The induction of new staff is important, and we have tailored programmes to meet individual needs.In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package.
- Independent Employee Assistance Scheme - unlimited access to advice, information and face to face counselling support on a range of issues including emotional, personal, legal and financial or relationship issues for yourself and those living within your household.
- Regular review of staff workload in order to support staff wellbeing.
- Workplace pension scheme with excellent employer contributions.
- Bike2Work Scheme- where you can save money on the cost of bicycles and equipment
Commitment to safeguarding
Loreto High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check, together with additional checks as part of the shortlisting process, including carrying out an online search.More Information can be found at www.loretochorlton.co.uk