Salary:
Dependent upon qualifications and experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
12 February 2025
Job overview
Our Mathematics department seeks a new colleague to join their team from September 2025 in this permanent, full-time role. We seek a well-qualified and inspirational professional to teach Mathematics at all levels up to, and including, A Level within our Maths and Computer Science Faculty. Mathematics is very much at the heart of the OLA curriculum and the successful applicant will join a strong and dedicated team which is committed to maintaining the excellent public examination results achieved in recent years.
We also welcome applications from candidates who are also able to teach A-level Further Maths and Computer Science to any year group, although this is not a requirement for the post.
Applications are welcomed from experienced candidates, ECTs and those at the very start of their teaching careers. The School is willing to support those who wish to complete a PGCE, this can be discussed further at interview.
For full details of the role please refer to the attached Application Pack.
Application deadline: 9.00am, Wednesday 12th of February 2025.
The ideal candidate:
* A good degree in Mathematics or a related discipline
* Experience of teaching across the full age and ability range
* Outstanding and enthusiastic classroom teacher
* Track record of motivating learners and raising achievement
* Team player with a positive approach and a pro-active ‘can do’ attitude
* Ability to teach pupils with SEN as well as social, emotional and mental health difficulties
* Excellent communication skills
* Patient, friendly and approachable
* Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of students
* Understanding and supportive of the School's ethos
What we offer:
* Free school lunches during term time
* Free on-site parking
* Pension scheme
* Support from senior colleagues
* Motivated and enthusiastic pupils
* Use of school facilities, e.g. swimming pool
* A peaceful location on the edge of the city of Oxford
How to apply:
Applicants are asked to submit a completed application form via the TES portal. CV applications or incomplete application forms will not be considered.
* Ensure that your application form is completed in full and no gaps are left in your education/employment history.
* Two referees should be provided, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. References will be requested prior to interviews taking place.
* In addition to the interview, candidates can expect to complete other selection exercises.
* Applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK at interview. The School is unable to offer sponsorship to candidates who do not have worker status.
* The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and social media check in addition to other safeguarding measures.
Application deadline: 9.00am, Wednesday 12th February 2025
About Our Lady's Abingdon
Our Lady’s Abingdon (OLA) is a thriving and highly regarded Catholic independent day school for boys and girls aged 7-18 years. Founded in 1860 and set in pleasant grounds, we are just a few minutes walk away from the centre of the historic market town of Abingdon, and just 8 miles from the city of Oxford.
Christian principles and teaching are at the heart of OLA, although boys, girls and staff of all faiths, or none, are welcomed. Our aim is to develop the individual talents of each pupil, believing that every human being is created to become a unique person with gifts that need to be recognised and valued. To find out more about OLA, please visit our website at
www.ola.org.uk
Our Lady’s Abingdon
Radley Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 3PS
Telephone: 01235 524658
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