Teacher of Mathematics and Computer Science
* Job title: Teacher of Mathematics and Computer Science
* Job Type: Full time, permanent
* Department: Mathematics and Computer Science
* Reporting to: Head of Mathematics and Head of Computer Science
* Location: Highgate, North London
* Start: September 2025
* Closing Date: 6 February 2025 at 8:00 am
A teacher of Mathematics and Computer Science is required for this academically selective, coeducational North London day school. The successful candidate will join two successful departments teaching both subjects full-time across the entire ability range from Year 7 to Year 13.
Applicants should be academically well qualified: it is expected that they will have a strong grade in A Level Mathematics (or an equivalent qualification) and a good degree consisting of a significant amount of Mathematics. We expect to appoint someone who can teach Further Mathematics and help prepare pupils for STEP examinations. The successful candidate will also have expertise in Computer Science theory and practice through either their degree or career. Proficiency with Python is important, and knowledge of other programming languages would be an advantage.
The Departments
Several existing colleagues teach both Mathematics and Computer Science. In Mathematics, our teaching style is Socratic: pupils encounter new material through exploration and problem-solving. We aim for pupils to take real ownership of their Mathematics by ensuring that all new study comes from them. This approach leads to a deeper understanding of the subject and helps pupils become the best mathematicians they can be.
Computer Science is taught as a discrete subject in Key Stage Three and is a popular optional subject thereafter. All pupils are taught the fundamentals of computer programming and gain hands-on experience writing their own instructions for computers to follow. Pupils use computational thinking to solve problems and learn to use computers creatively to implement their own ideas and designs. Pupils explore how computing power is transforming the analysis and exploitation of information, including through Artificial Intelligence, and understand the rapid and far-reaching changes this brings to work and society.
We have 32 specialist Mathematics teachers and 6 Computer Science teachers. Mathematics is the most popular A-level choice at Highgate, with approximately 100 Further Mathematicians in the Sixth Form. Standards of achievement in both subjects are extremely high: in last year’s public examinations, 86% of candidates were awarded an A* or A grade in Maths A Level and 88% achieved this in Further Maths A Level; in A Level Computer Scientists all but one pupil achieved an A*/A and pupils make successful Oxbridge applications in both subjects (separately or as joint honours) almost every year.
The Highgate Computing department is a fun and rewarding place in which to work. You contribute to a great team and have the opportunity to inspire and motivate talented pupils with your Computing knowledge.
Person Specification
Support: A welcoming, comfortable and exceptionally well-resourced environment with significant assistance from a range of support staff.
Pension: The School pays the employer’s contribution to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
Professional development: Comprehensive induction. Focus on continued learning and development for all employees.
Holidays: Terms are shorter than in the maintained sector.
Location: Highgate Village, adjacent to Hampstead Heath, with quaint shops and easy connections across London.
Facilities: Free access, at stipulated times, to our sports facilities, including a fitness suite and new swimming pool. Staff can borrow from 1,700 books held in the Sir Martin Gilbert Library.
Lunch: Free tea and coffee. A complimentary lunch including hot meals, sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit and dessert.
Sustainable travel: Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and a Season Ticket Loan scheme for public transport.
Flexible working: Flexibility for parents, enhanced maternity pay and paid dependant leave.
Working at Highgate
Highgate is a caring, open-minded community, where we promote kindness, empathy and friendship. Everyone who works and studies with us deserves to feel they are part of a welcoming environment that enables them to be themselves and to thrive as individuals.
Our community extends beyond the school, through partnerships, charity work and our commitment to equality, inclusion and sustainability. All members of our school community are encouraged to look outwards and play an active role.
Highgate is committed to staff wellbeing, which we promote by encouraging a strong work-life balance; trying our best to support flexible working requests; providing a nutritious complimentary lunch in the dining hall; and offering access to sporting facilities including our recently renovated swimming pool.
Application procedure
* Closing Date: 6th February 2025
* Timing of interviews: Candidates will be interviewed as they apply
Early Application: Applications will be considered ‘as and when’ received and we may close the vacancy if we appoint before the closing date.
We know that more diverse teams are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive. To enable us to make reasonable adjustments, please let us know of any disabilities (including neuro-divergence) when you submit your application.
Safeguarding
As this role will have regular unsupervised contact with children you must, if appointed, comply with Highgate’s Safeguarding Policy and Staff Code of Conduct. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety and welfare of our pupils, these concerns must be reported immediately in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy.
Please read before you apply
Highgate is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and overseas police check if necessary.
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