Second in Department of Mathematics

Applications are now welcome for a Second in the Department of Mathematics to join us from February or April 2025. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who can inspire students within the classroom and to assist the Head of Department in the organisation and running of the department. The successful candidate will be willing to contribute to enriching mathematics activities beyond the classroom. They will lead the department in the provision and development of KS3 teaching and learning, including Taster Days/Workshops. They can expect to teach across the full range of ages and abilities, whilst developing their own individual role within a very supportive atmosphere.

Mathematics’ results are excellent and mathematics is one of the most popular subjects at Advanced Level. The Mathematics Department at RMS fully supports the aims of the School in striving to create a suitable environment for all members of the school community to fully realise their potential in Mathematics.

We are committed to ensuring that the needs of all individual students are met. To achieve this aim it is important to provide a curriculum which not only satisfies the requirements of the National Curriculum but is seen by each individual student as relevant to her, builds upon her experiences and thereby, through appropriate challenges, allows every student to reach her full potential.

We are situated in stunning grounds of over 300 acres, with keen students and a large staff body. RMS is a fabulous environment in which to work and learn, future focussed and committed to delivering a first-class education by a motivated and positive staff body. Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website www.rmsforgirls.com for more information about our thriving school, with its excellent value-added results and inclusive community spirit that encourages both girls and staff to share a commitment to continued personal, professional and academic development.

To make an application:

Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.

• To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification. Please note CVs are not accepted.
• The closing date for applications: Tuesday, 5 November 2024 by 9.00am. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time, please apply as soon as possible. Link to apply: https://www.rmsforgirls.com/about-us/working-at-rms/
• Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 11th November 2024.
• If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact HR at hradmin@rmsforgirls.com or 01923 725095.

The Royal Masonic School is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to promoting equity, celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion in every aspect of school life for both pupils and staff in order to enable every individual to thrive. Our school community is built around our core values of inclusivity, courage, ambition, kindness, perseverance and integrity. Through the promotion of these values, we aim to ensure that every individual at RMS is celebrated and empowered to develop both personally and professionally. We encourage applications from everyone who shares these values and will embrace them at all times.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Royal Masonic School for Girls is a Private Limited Company, Registered No 1339867 England, Registered Charity No 276784