Teacher of Mathematics
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for your interest in this post. I hope that the information about the school and the details of the post will prompt you to apply.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher who is able to share in the teaching of the 11-18 age and ability range with the ability to teach A-level. In this lively department, you could expect to work with colleagues who are both committed and supportive.
There are currently 9 teachers of Mathematics, many of whom are also form tutors. We see the role of tutor as central to the student’s experience, so we expect to liaise with colleagues who are tutors right across the school in the normal course of our specialist teaching.In this way, the Department operates within a close-knit supportive school network.
In Key Stage 3, students are taught in mixed attainment classes. As a department, we feel that our scheme of work at KS3 should consolidate, build upon and embed key knowledge and skills encountered in KS2, enabling all students to have a secure grounding in mathematics that will help with their transition into KS4.We want our students to be confident mathematicians, who show resilience when solving problems and are prepared to try things out for themselves. We also want students to know where they are in their learning, how they can improve and what they need to do to make that improvement.
Most importantly, we want students to enjoy doing mathematics and to develop a curiosity in the subject, which will build students’ capacity for learning and promote learning that is more independent.
In Key Stage 4, we follow the AQA course and aim to enter all students for GCSE Mathematics. At the start of Year 10 we broadly band the students into tiers so that they can follow the appropriate course of study and refine this at the start of Year 11 to give them the best preparation for the GCSE examinations.Post-16, we follow the AQA Maths and Further Maths courses and continue to attract good numbers with Discrete mathematics and Mechanics being our preferred application units in Further Maths. We also offer Core Maths to Year 12 students.
We also have a thriving Mathematical enrichment curriculum, encouraging students to take part in the UKMT Maths Challenges and other organised events. We organise school trips for all ages to Mathematical events and have weekly drop-in sessions for all Key Stages.In short, we are always striving to look for opportunities to raise the profile of Mathematics within the school.
If teaching in this sort of environment appeals to you, please read the supporting information within the Recruitment Pack and follow the instructions on how to apply. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school.
What the school offers its staff- Opportunities to develop professional skills within our highly supportive Induction, CPD and Early Career Framework Teacher programmes
- Support for ideas, projects or initiatives you would wish to develop
- Staff wellbeing is a priority (“Staff are happy and proud to work at the school. Leaders are considerate of staff’s workload and well-being” OFSTED, 2022)
- Free confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Social, offering optional activities, sports, and social events
Further details about the role
Please read the attached Recruitment Pack for further details about this vacancy and instructions on how to apply.
Commitment to safeguarding
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As these post involve regulated activity, references and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education.We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services.