What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic Teacher of Maths to join the Maths Faculty. Working within our strong, supportive and experienced team of Maths staff, the successful candidate will have a firm commitment to raising whole-school achievement; have a professional approach to staff development; high expectations; and a determination to succeed. The successful applicant will have the ability to successfully and effectively teach Maths in Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach at A level.
The faculty is at an exciting point in its development and enjoying considerable success in public exams at all levels. We are looking to appoint a forward thinking, inspirational professional to help lead the faculty and Computing through the next exciting phase of its development.
What the school offers its staff
At Sir Graham Balfour we offer:
• A well-motivated staff, who embrace willingly a culture of professional development.
• Investment into extra non-contact time for all teachers to support the planning, preparation and assessment of lessons.
• An ever-growing reputation in the local community which has resulted in the school being consistently oversubscribed in an area where student rolls are falling.
• A very positive climate for learning.
• A first-rate learning environment. We are housed in buildings completed in 2002 and financed via a PFI initiative.
• Innovative 14-19 collaboration and an increasing roll at KS5.
• A commitment to best practice in all we do.
Commitment to safeguarding
Sir Graham Balfour School recognises its legal duty under s175 Education Act 2002 and the 1989 and 2004 Children Acts. We take seriously our responsibilities to protect and safeguard the interests of all students. This organisation recognises that effective child protection work requires sound procedures, good inter-agency co-operation and a workforce that is competent and confident in responding to child protection situations. Our Safeguarding Policy aims to provide a framework which ensures that all our practice in regard to safeguarding children is consistent with the stated values and procedures that underpin all work with children and young people.