What skills and experience we're looking for
Full-time, permanent teacher of mathematics for September 2025
(Applications for pert time posts would also be considered)
Salary range MPS/UPS
We are looking to appoint a positive, dynamic, enthusiastic and well qualified teacher to join our successful maths team and to help to build on that success. Candidates will be committed to using creative and engaging teaching and learning to instil a passion for maths in their students. We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as those new to the profession.
What the school offers its staff
As a Research School, we work with the evidence to continually develop the best practice and we are looking for a committed professional to join us on that ambitious educational journey.
In return we offer:
• A school committed to the values of respect, empathy and politeness. The school has served the community of Wells and the surrounding area for nearly 400 years. We believe that by working together, we’ll succeed.
• An 11-18 school with a thriving Sixth Form. We are a truly comprehensive school which focuses on meeting the needs of all students.
• A commitment to your continued professional development. All teaching staff are members of a coaching group where they share best practice and work collaboratively to refine their pedagogy.
• Access to the latest evidence-based practice. As a Research School, we help teachers get ‘closer to the evidence’ through communication, training and support for innovation.
• A supportive team of teachers, support staff and governors who take great pride in their work and celebrate one another’s success.
• The chance to work alongside our amazing, positive and inspirational students who love learning and deserve the very best in teaching and learning opportunities.
Further details about the role
Closing Date: Noon, Wednesday 5th February 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 11th February 2025
For further details and application form, please see our website or email Miss J Biggadike at jobs@theblueschool.somerset.sch.uk
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.