Teacher of Mathematics

Job Description

Full-time / Part time, permanent

Unqualified / Main / Upper Pay Range

Required for start in September 2019 or earlier

This is an ideal opportunity for an unqualified, NQT or experienced teacher to join our Maths faculty and contribute to the growth of this important core subject area. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Mathematics with excellent communication skills, to teach throughout the age and ability range.

There is a good number of students choosing to take A Level Mathematics, which reflects our popularity and examination success in recent years. Therefore, experience of teaching to A Level would be advantageous, but not essential.

Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to accept new ideas and a thorough commitment to student learning.. We want staff with the vision and determination to ensure all our students receive a first class education and who will rise to the challenge of building on success.

In return the successful candidate can expect:

Work life balance with a continental school day of 07:55 to 14:10
Comprehensive tailored induction programmes
Excellent support programme for unqualified applicants wishing to develop a career in teaching
Established Initial Teacher Training Support programme including a personal NQT Mentor
Mentor / Buddy System
Outstanding Teacher Programmes
An extensive support programme, including a system of twilights
Commitment to continuing professional development, including MA / MSc and other courses
Excellent career development opportunities
Various staff benefits including access to the gymnasium and swimming pool

You would be joining a 'Good' school (as rated by Ofsted in December 2018) and a faculty passionate about their students and about those students succeeding and achieving their 'Personal Best'.

If you feel that The King Edmund School is the type of school you are seeking, please apply by completing the application form available from our school website and email to recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk. Early applications and school visits are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged.

Closing Date for applications is midday on Friday17 May 2019

Interview Date: Week Commencing 20 May 2019

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.

Information about the School

The King Edmund School is a high performing school with specialist status for Business, Enterprise and Applied Learning. The school has 1600 students, including over 200 in the Sixth Form.

The school prides itself on its excellent facilities, state of the art technology and innovative and progressive curriculum at all levels and across all key stages.

Students are well cared for and given every opportunity to shine. Extra curricular opportunities are varied and numerous.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.