Teacher of Maths - Leeds
What skills and experience we're looking for
At Horsforth School we believe in ‘opportunity and achievement for all’, are committed to the highest outcomes for students and to develop the best opportunities for staff. We are committed to being a ‘Greenhouse School’. We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, inspiring and forward-thinking colleague to join our maths team.Whether you’re experienced or newly-qualified, you will have the opportunity to join a highly successful department with a supportive and collaborative ethos. Right now, we are looking for an inspiring teacher who can bring mathematics to life – and help us create a nurturing environment within which everyone can reach their full potential.
Join us and you will be part of a fantastic Mathematics Department with a strong team ethos. Our school is dedicated to evidence-based practice with a focus on Rosenshine’s principles of instruction, and we have a strong emphasis on incorporating educational research in to the classroom.We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things as we develop innovative teaching and learning strategies.
The department has a strong track record for results having 86% of students at GCSE achieving Grades 4 to 9 last academic year. The overall progress figure being +0.71 which is significantly above the national and regional average. In other words, there’s never been a better time to join us.Results at post-16 are also consistently high with 49% of students attaining A*- A Grades at A Level. We have a strong offer at KS4, running GCSE Statistics alongside as an option subject, and at A Level we have high uptake, with three A level groups, a Core Maths cohort and a Further Maths group.
Therefore, some experience of teaching at KS5 would be beneficial although not essential. A real interest in developing teaching and learning is also important.
What the school offers its staff
At Horsforth School we believe in opportunity and achievement for all. If you work with us you will join a fantastic team in a high performing, creative and forward thinking school who believes in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things.
In a recent OFSTED inspection we were rated as outstanding for Behaviour; this is shown throughout our consistently oversubscribed 11-19 school, which enjoys strong community and international links.
Horsforth School is no ordinary School, join us and you’ll see what we mean. No role in Horsforth School is ‘just a job’, you will become part of a team who work to support and develop our amazing students whilst giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your own career.
When joining our school you will also be given the opportunity to participate in activities outside of the classroom such as:
- Extracurricular activities
- Exciting trips and visits
- Amazing onsite catering
- Weekly discounted yoga sessions run onsite
- Free access to the onsite gym
- Bike to work scheme
- Access to childcare vouchers
- Dedicated investment in physical and mental wellbeing
- A buzzing and lively staffroom that includes a football team, weekly raffle and regular social activities.
Following a recent staff survey 100% of our staff said they were happy at Horsforth School, so why not become part of the team.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.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.