Teacher of Mathematics

The Opportunity

Giggleswick School is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Mathematics who is highly motivated and able to teach from KS3 to GCSE Mathematics. The ability to teach A level would be an advantage.

The successful candidate should:

• Have a degree in Mathematics
• Have energy, enthusiasm and the ability to inspire genuine intellectual curiosity

A commitment to the values and expectations of this boarding community and to the welfare of the pupils is a vital component of the job. In addition to classroom teaching and leading the department, all full-time members of staff are expected to play a full role in the extra-curricular and pastoral life of the school.

THE ROLE

Teaching duties

• All full-time members of teaching staff teach in the region of 20 x 55 min lessons across a six day week and are expected to make a regular contribution to department clubs, clinics or workshops and the extra-curricular activities programme. A weekly emergency cover period and, where possible, a weekly departmental meeting is also timetabled.
• All members of staff are expected to attend, as required, regular staff meetings, INSET, parents’ conferences and the monthly tutor meetings that are held to discuss pupil progress
• The school day begins with a regular pattern of Assemblies, Chapel and Tutor/Form periods which teachers attend. Teachers are also invited to support students at major school functions such as drama productions, the Spring Concert or Sports Day

Pastoral duties

• All full-time teachers are attached to a boarding house and undertake an evening duty each week from 5.45pm to 10.30pm
• The School has a strong personal tutorial system and teachers provide additional pastoral care and academic advice and support for up to 8 tutees
• Teachers are expected to support all aspects of the boarding life of the school. This can include making a contribution to the weekend activity programme for boarders on Saturday evenings or Sundays; supervising events or activities; attending Sunday Chapel services; by organising and leading trips; or sharing a pastime

Other duties

• Teachers are assigned to a duty team which supervises school duties such as meals and weekend duties (e.g. detention) approximately every six weeks
• Once a year, teachers take part in an Exeat duty team to provide cover for the boarders who remain at School
• All teaching staff are expected to follow the Staff Code of Conduct and to follow the guidance laid out in the staff handbook

THE PERSON

Education & qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status, NQT or Graduate
• Degree in Maths or Maths related subject

Knowledge & experience

• A secure knowledge of your subject Experience of working with children and young people
• Experience of teaching Maths to GCSE with an A-level teaching experience being advantageous

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop positive relationships with young people
• Have strong organisational and IT skills
• Able to engage pupils in learning through active teaching strategies
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Able to demonstrate effective planning and teaching skills
• Able to present confidently to a large group of students

Personal qualities

• Commitment to and flexible with the demands of the role
• Demonstrates fairness and consistency in all dealings with pupils
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Able to demonstrate the positive values, attitudes and behaviour we expect from our pupils
• Reliability and integrity Willingness to contribute to the co-curricular life of the school
• A commitment to personal professional development and taking responsibility for it
• A positive motivation to work with children and young people
• Emotional resilience

Any prospective candidate must show an active commitment to the values and expectations of our boarding community and to the welfare of the pupils within it. Enthusiasm to assist in a strong co-curriculum is an important quality of all who work at Giggleswick. Please note that as a Boarding and Day School, academic lessons take place six days per week.

Competitive salary in line with qualifications and experience. Assistance with accommodation may be available. Remission of fees for Junior and Senior School aged children.

For further information please refer to the Candidate Information Pack.

To apply, please visit the School website and complete a School Application Form (no CV's please) and Cover Letter, for the attention of Mr Sam Hart, Headmaster to; hr@giggleswick.org.uk

CLOSING DATE: 19 May 2024 at 5.00 pm.

INTERVIEW DATE: TBC

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview early, subject to receiving suitable applications. We therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Giggleswick School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities.?Applicants or employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any of the reasons listed above should contact Jo Cole, Human Resources Manager, jlcole@giggleswick.org.uk

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.