Teacher of Mathematics

Job description
Full time, permanent position

With effect from January 2025 onwards

Salary: Outer London Main/Upper Pay Range

We are looking for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Mathematics to join our over-subscribed school with a thriving sixth form.

Mathematics is held in high regard at The Hollyfield School. Many go on to study Mathematics at A Level in our thriving sixth form. We are currently developing our knowledge-rich curriculum in conjunction with our partner Mathematics Faculties in the Trust in order to provide our students with a world class programme of study. The faculty has an excellent extra-curricular offering including; University visits, guest speakers, Numeracy week and the UK Mathematics Challenge with many of our students achieving Gold.

This post is suitable for an experienced teacher or an ECT who would receive excellent support from a hardworking and dedicated department. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is committed to inspiring and motivating students through their innovative and engaging teaching.

The successful candidate will meet the following essential criteria:

● QTS;

● a broad base of subject knowledge;

● the ability to teach across Key Stages 3, 4 & 5;

● a clear vision for a knowledge-rich curriculum;

● a clear understanding of successful classroom practice and

evidence based teaching;

● employs a range of teaching and learning strategies;

● the ability to work effectively as part of a curriculum team;

● the ability to maintain good classroom behaviour;

● effective interpersonal skills;

● able to demonstrate suitability to work with children and

young people.

Hollyfield is a beautiful school with a thriving sixth form, in the Surbiton area of Outer London. Excellent transport links enable our staff and young people to take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities that London provides. We are an ambitious school that puts student achievement and wellbeing at its heart.

Hollyfield is part of the Every Child, Every Day Multi Academy Trust and we have strong relationships with our Trust partners. In April 2020 we were judged by Ofsted to be ‘good’: ‘School leaders are keen to ensure all pupils achieve their best. Pupils respond well to leaders’ high expectations. There is a distinct sense of community in the school. Pupils grow in confidence and learn to work together well as a result.’

The trust provides excellent subject-level support, CPD and Leadership CPD through several programmes externally and within the Trust.

For further details about the school visit our website. Please contact mjansevanrensburg@hollyfield.kingston.sch.uk if you have any further questions or would like to arrange a visit to the school.

Job applications can only be made through the TES website. Please note we cannot accept CVs and our standard application form must be completed.

We would encourage early applications as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate be found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

The Governing and Trust Bodies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We fully recognise our responsibilities for safeguarding and child protection. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where relevant, background check including an online check of the applicant’s social media accounts and receipt of satisfactory references. It is an offence to apply to work with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The schools within the Trust are committed to all aspects of personal development, are inclusive and seek to ensure every student achieves to the best of their ability.