Teacher of Mathematics

• Westlands Secondary School
• MPS/UPS
• Permanent; All Year Round

The Westlands School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Mathematics Teacher to join our highly successful, friendly and supportive departmental team.

The successful candidate will be:

• A skilled practitioner with a positive outlook.
• Passionate about teaching Mathematics.
• A team player who will fit well with our existing department.
• Dedicated to enabling our students to make excellent progress.
• Able to deliver good outcomes for all students.

Our Mathematics Department believes in the power of collaboration and has a long track record of success in all Key Stages. We offer A Level Mathematics to our KS5 students and Statistics at KS4.

Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.

Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/for more information.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

What the school offers its staff

Additional benefits include:

• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution;
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive;
• Enhanced Maternity Pay;
• Excellent CPD programme;
• Excellent on-site facilities;
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants;
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
• Cycle to Work scheme;
• On-site Parking.

Further details about the role

We strongly recommend all interested candidates visit Westlands School and meet our students and staff. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email Mrs E Apps, P.A. and Office Manager at wssrecruitment@swale.at to arrange a suitable time and date.

Interested applicants are also welcome to contact Alex Hill, Assistant Headteacher for an informal discussion regarding the post. Telephone: 01795 477475 or email: alexander.hill@swale.at.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form towssrecruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contactrecruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2).

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: w/c 24thFebruary 2025

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Commitment to safeguarding

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.