Teacher of Mathematics
Job Overview
Job title: Teacher of Mathematics
Job description: The Governors of this outstanding Grammar School wish to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of Maths for January or April 2022. The post is full-time. The ability to teach GCSE and A-level Maths is essential; a TLR 2 may be available for a suitable candidate as either the Second in Maths or a Key Stage Leader (responsibilities to be agreed). A strong degree in Maths is sought, although candidates with a degree in a closely related discipline are welcome to apply. This post would suit a newly qualified practitioner, for whom extensive support and encouragement will be given, or a more experienced practitioner.
The Mathematics Department at WKGS is a vibrant, exciting place to work and a place for all students to develop their Maths skills in order to achieve their best in this subject. Staff work in a suite of rooms and are a hard-working team who offer drop-in support sessions alongside an array of exciting maths-based clubs and activities at lunchtimes in the department. Staff promote thinking skills and confidence in this subject and as a result, the popularity in the subject at A-level Mathematics and Further Mathematics has grown significantly. At GCSE, the department has had great success at the Tier 3 AQA Algebra exam, and the number of entrants for the Further Mathematics GCSE has increased.
Students follow a three-year KS4 programme at WKGS, and the vast majority of pupils are entered at the Higher Tier for Edexcel Mathematics. At Key Stage 5, the A-level Edexcel course is followed in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, and classes are usually shared between two teachers, with topics being allocated according to their area of speciality.
At Key Stage 3, a programme of Maths Mastery is followed using a variety of practical and visual resources, and staff are committed to improving the mastery of the rules of number and mathematics in order to promote confidence and resilience in the subject.
Students are encouraged to engage in activities outside of the classroom and take part in the UKMT team and individual challenges and MEM challenges, plus university quiz competitions.
West Kirby Grammar School is a high-performing, selective girls’ school with a coeducational Sixth Form. There are over 1,250 students on roll, and our results are outstanding. In 2019, our Progress 8 score was +0.76 and we achieved 61% 9-7 grades. Twenty students achieved 10 or more 9-7 grades. At A-level, 70% of grades were A*-B, with the average grade achieved being a B.
Further information and an application form are available to download on the School’s or by contacting the School on 0151 632 3449.
A completed application form and letter addressing the content of the person specification, which should be no longer than two sides of A4, should be submitted to for the attention of Mr S. Clarke, Headteacher.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 22 November 2021.
Anticipated interview date: Tuesday 23 November 2021.
WKGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Company: West Kirby Grammar School
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Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Job date: Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:58:35 GMT
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