Maths Teacher - Totnes Independent School
* Multiple Locations
* Multiple Terms
* Competitive
Fall in love with teaching again!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Maths Teacher to fill a vacancy for the summer term, from April 2025 to cover paternity leave.
Applicants will ideally have experience teaching both KS3 and KS4, teaching students of all abilities up to GCSE. We welcome applications for ECT applicants.
Job Details
Skills and Knowledge
• Experience of working with highly aspirational and able students and leading them confidently through GCSE Maths.
• QTS
• A degree in Maths or related subject is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritise and organise your work.
• Ability to work effectively to a high standard and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety & Safeguarding/Child Protection procedures.
• Ability to act as a secondary form tutor and offer enrichment and extracurricular activities.
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Advantages of Working with Us:
• Small classes - usually no more than 12 students.
• Outstanding inspection in May 2024 with a significant strength awarded for student wellbeing.
• In the top 5% nationally for progress.
• Staff wellbeing programme.
• Excellent behaviour throughout the school.
• Many opportunities for professional development.
• Around 70% contact time.
• Flexibility and autonomy.
• Competitive salary and pension.
About Us:
Totnes Independent School is a non-punitive, independent school for children aged between 11 and 16. By having small class sizes, a non-punitive culture, an ethos of LARS (Love, Acceptance, Respect and Safety), no homework, a strong personal development programme, and a focus on nurturing relationships, we are able to give our students the confidence and support to enjoy their learning and realise their full potential.
Totnes Independent School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.
Totnes Independent School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law.
Interviews to be arranged following application.
Full-time (part-time considered for the right applicant).
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