Teacher of Mathematics
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Birmingham
- £31,650 - £49,084 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/01/2025
- Apply by:
- 27 January 2025
Job overview
We wish to appoint for September 2025, a well-qualified, enthusiastic teacher of mathematics to teach at all key stages. The successful applicant will be joining a specialist team that has a consistently impressive track record of securing high achievement at GCSE and A level.
Information about the school can be found here: Welcome to Handsworth Grammar School - King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School
The department page is here: Mathematics - King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School
We also have our own website here: HGS Maths - Home
The Mathematics department at King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School is highly successful. Mathematics is the most popular subject at A-Level with 230 students currently studying the subject. Many of these students also study Further Mathematics and STEM related degrees are also the most popular courses our students go onto study at university.
In 2024, the GCSE and A-Level results achieved by the department were exceptional. At GCSE Maths achieved a Progress 8 Score of 0.82 with 75% of students achieving a Grade 7 or above in the subject. At A-Level, 51% of students achieved an A or A*.
The popularity of the subject and the outcomes achieved by students are testament to the hard work, wealth of knowledge and innovative approach of the team of staff in the department.
Moving forward, the mathematics department aims to consolidate recent developments and move the School on to higher achievements, while improving the facilities we provide for the students and staff. Recent developments include substantial work on the curriculum, teaching and learning and also on monitoring, evaluation and review.
Applications are welcomed from newly qualified teachers and experienced teachers alike.
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About King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
- King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
- Grove Lane, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B21 9ET
- United Kingdom
Handsworth Grammar School (HGS) is voluntary aided, selective grammar school in Handsworth, Birmingham. The school admits boys from the age of 11-18 and, since 1997, girls into its sixth form. Founded in 1862, it the oldest surviving selective school in Birmingham.
Lessons focus on both learning habits as well as learning the content of courses and topics. The ten learning habits Handsworth Grammar School aims to build include collaborating, questioning, listening, planning and distillation.
A new £1.6 million sixth form centre, offering students their own bespoke area, is linked to the Lodge, where there is a one-stop shop for careers advice and guidance and examinations advice and guidance.
Headmaster
Mr T Johnson
Values and vision
Handsworth Grammar School aims to be centre of excellence, taking a creative, innovative and forward thinking approach to learning while both retaining the traditional values of its foundation and embracing the opportunities offered by the technological developments of the modern world.
The school has designed a balanced curriculum and endeavours to challenge its students to give of their best in all areas and support them in their efforts, as well as to help them develop self-respect, independence and initiative.
A climate of trust, openness and co-operation is promoted and a commitment made to developing a sense of community at the school and beyond.
Ofsted
“Relationships are excellent. Pupils respect their teachers and value their support. They are equally respectful of each other. Pupils are studious and classrooms are places of high-quality learning.”
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