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Required January 2025
We are seeking a passionate and innovative Mathematics Teacher to join our dedicated team at The Appleton School. As a Mathematics Teacher, you will play a key role in inspiring students to develop their mathematical skills, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking. We are looking for an individual who can create engaging and challenging lessons that foster a deep understanding and appreciation of mathematics across all Key Stages.
Principal Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons in Mathematics across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, ensuring that all students are supported and challenged to achieve their full potential.
- Establish a nurturing and inclusive classroom atmosphere where students feel valued and empowered to delve into challenging mathematical concepts with confidence and enthusiasm.
- Utilise a variety of teaching strategies, resources, and technologies to enhance student learning and cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Assess student progress and attainment through a range of formative and summative methods, providing timely and constructive feedback to support student growth and achievement.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and refine the Mathematics curriculum, participating in departmental meetings and contributing to cross-curricular initiatives and enrichment activities.
We offer an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment and are committed to high quality professional development and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
The Appleton School 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 subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
If you are able to inspire and motivate students in order to help them achieve their full potential we would welcome your application.
As well as our continued focus on CPD, staff also have access to a wide range of benefits and rewards, including:
- Access to Lifeworks Employee Assistance Programme (includes confidential counselling and online discounts)
- Virtual GP Access - including minors 16 and under
- Cycle to work scheme
- Extensive calendar of social events
- Eye sight testing (subject to VDU usage)
- On site flu vaccinations
- Blue Light Discount
- Access to Teachers Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to mental health support via counselling services
- Access to onsite wellbeing activities, such as running club and yoga
- On-site first aid provision
- Access to occupational health professionals
- Regular Staff Wellbeing forum which provides staff with the opportunity to discuss any concerns, provide feedback or offer suggestions
- A Wellbeing week every half term (this includes no after school meetings
- Free tea and coffee provided daily and cake on Fridays
- Discounted Tastecard subscription
- Negotiated local community discounts
- Staff Referral Incentive
Closing date:17th November 2024
Interview:On receipt of suitable applications
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, call applicants to interview, and appoint, prior to the closing date
Information about the School
We are a mixed fully comprehensive school for students aged 11-18. We have an excellent reputation for providing high quality education and achieving good exam results.
We are incredibly proud of our students. We expect only the very best from them. We expect them to work hard and aim high. In return we are dedicated to developing each of them into successful, compassionate future leaders.