Teacher of Mathematics

Required: January 2025

Line Manager: Head of Mathematics

Hours: Full Time

Closing date: Tuesday 1st October, 12:00 noon

Interview date: Tuesday 15th October

The Role

The Headmaster is seeking to appoint an inspirational and high-achieving teacher to join the Mathematics Department of The King’s School, Gloucester.

The successful candidate will have a genuine enthusiasm for mathematics and be capable of teaching all senior year groups up to Oxbridge-standard A-Level pupils. Through their excellent teaching, they should be able to generate and sustain a high degree of motivation in all pupils. The ability to teach Further Mathematics at A-Level, or a desire to learn, would be welcome.

This post is suitable for anyone from a graduate to an experienced teacher, who is seeking to engage with a range of abilities in a School with well-behaved pupils and small class sizes, ranging from 6 pupils up to a maximum of 20. We are particularly keen to welcome someone with a high level of subject knowledge, good communication skills, patience, an empathy with young people and a desire to get involved in the extra-curricular life of the School.

The School

The King’s School, Gloucester has a rich academic tradition dating back to its founding in 1541. It houses the longest-serving classroom in Europe and is held in high esteem amongst the local and wider community, winning Gloucestershire Independent School of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and being Highly Commended again in 2022 and 2023. Following the 2022 ISI Inspection, King’s was proud to be declared 'excellent in all areas'.

The Department

The Mathematics Department is an energetic, supportive and innovative department which consists of the Head of Department, the Second in Department, and four Maths teachers. There is also a Maths specialist who works as Assistant SENCo supporting those with learning needs, and a Maths Partnership Coordinator. They share the teaching of Maths from Year 7 through to Year 13, and some members of the team also deliver Further Maths at A-Level. 

Timetable, induction and training

The School operates to a ten-day timetable cycle, consisting of 60 periods. Full-time members of staff teach 48 periods per cycle. Early Career Teachers receive a 10% minimum reduction in their allocation in their first year for training and induction – this reduces to 5% in the second year of induction.

The King’s School has a strong record of training and developing teachers in situ, and there are opportunities for further development at every level.

Main Duties

The following duties shall be deemed to be included in the professional duties which the Teacher may be required to perform:

• First-class, innovative teaching throughout the School in a manner appropriate to students' ages and abilities;
• Assessing and recording students' progress in accordance with departmental and School policies;
• Attending and contributing to departmental meetings;
• Developing and sharing teaching and learning resources;
• Monitoring the work and progress of pupils, including those with specific learning needs;
• Maintaining professional skills through INSET and the School’s Continuing Professional Development programme;
• Initiating and promoting links with Junior School where appropriate;
• Helping promote partnerships and links with educational organisations outside of King’s;
• Promoting the awareness of relevant career opportunities and experiences for students;
• Producing displays to create an enhanced learning environment;
• Contributing to the extra-curricular life of the School through the Activities and Academic Enrichment Programme or other appropriate commitment;
• Taking part in the pastoral life of the School as a Form Tutor or Cover Tutor;
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact;
• Any other tasks or responsibilities that may reasonably be assigned by the Headmaster.

Personal Profile                                

The successful candidate should have the following:

• A degree related to Maths or experience in the field of Maths;
• Experience of teaching at KS3-5;
• The ability to teach, or desire to learn to teach, Further Mathematics at A-Level;
• Enthusiasm and passion for the subject, the School and the pupils;
• Dynamic, effective teaching strategies that engage all learners;
• Initiative and resourcefulness; ability to produce excellent teaching plans;
• Excellent written and oral communication, numerical and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent organisational skills, able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload and remain professional at all times;
• Ability to deliver high standards, accuracy and attention to detail, meeting all deadlines;
• Willingness to undertake further professional development.

Salary

The King’s School offers its own salary scale, details of which can be discussed at interview. The salary will be commensurate with the significance of this role in a leading HMC school and will depend on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• A contributory pension through Aviva APTIS;
• Generous fee remission for children at King’s;
• Before / After School Care for children at King’s;
• Access to a Doctor for advice and short consultations;
• Staff Wellbeing Programme;
• Cycle to Work / Car scheme;
• Lunches;
• Parking.

Applications

Candidates should apply through TES. A CV is not required.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 1st October at 12:00 noon, with interviews taking place on Tuesday 15th October. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the published closing and interview dates, if appropriate.

For further information, please contact Mr Harry Fuller on 01452 337337 or via email to recruitment@thekingsschool.co.uk.