Teacher of Mathematics/Second in Department (TLR2b)

Closing Date: 8am, Monday, 30th September 2024

Start date: January 2025 or as soon as the suitable candidate is available.

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for an experienced and passionate teacher to contribute to the development of the Quality of Education in our Mathematics department. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and proven classroom practitioner who can display a real passion for developing and inspiring the pupils in their care. 

The Mathematics department at Loreto achieve well above the national average securing 78% at 9-4 in the 2024 examinations. You will be joining a supportive and enthusiastic department whose priority is improving both their own practice and the outcomes for the students.

 About Loreto High School

• Part of the international family of Loreto schools and colleges and as such benefits from a 400 year old tradition and links with Loreto Sixth Form College and with Loreto schools both in the UK and worldwide. “The vision and values of the Gospel and the Loreto community of schools act as a living reference point for the whole community.” Section 48 Inspection 2020
• We will support and develop you to become an exceptional leader. We are an aspirational, reflective and creative learning community where all adults are learners who strive rigorously for excellence in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students.
•  Excellent CPD programme to support teachers at each stage of their career;

The successful candidate will be an experienced or outstanding qualified teacher with:

• the ability to engage students and transmit an enthusiasm for Mathematics;
• knowledge and understanding of current teaching and learning strategies in Mathematics;
• the ability or potential to teach inspirational lessons to a range of abilities across both key stages;
• an enthusiastic commitment to developing the school’s extra-curricular offering;
• a commitment to Loreto High School’s high expectations and powerful ethos;
• the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our students;
• excellent subject knowledge;
• a desire to work collaboratively and to make a real contribution to the development of our department and the progress of our students;
• Understanding and experience of implementing successful intervention programmes.

Employee Benefits

We are committed to providing staff with high quality, professional development. We hold regular training to develop the skills and knowledge needed by staff in their current role or look towards the next step in their career. The induction of new staff is important, and we have tailored programmes to meet individual needs. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package. 

• Independent Employee Assistance Scheme - unlimited access to advice, information and face to face counselling support on a range of issues including emotional, personal, legal and financial or relationship issues for yourself and those living within your household.
• Regular review of staff workload in order to support staff wellbeing.
• Workplace pension scheme with excellent employer contributions.
• Bike2Work Scheme- where you can save money on the cost of bicycles and equipment 

If you possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to submit an application. Your application should explain fully your suitability for the role as detailed in the Job Description and tailored to meet the Person Specification in terms of your knowledge, experience, skills, qualities and qualifications. An information pack and application form can be downloaded from the documents below or from the school’s website.

Contact us

For an informal discussion or if you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Mrs Michelle Pentland, Head of Administration Services at recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk

Safeguarding

Loreto High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check, together with additional checks as part of the shortlisting process, including carrying out an online search (including social media).

Applicants from overseas should obtain an overseas criminal check before applying for a visit as the post is in an education sector.

More Information can be found at www.loretochorlton.co.uk