Teacher of Mathematics
Robert Gordon's College
Aberdeen City
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- Expiring soon
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 8 November 2024
Job overview
TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS
This position is fixed term in the first instance, and available from January 2025 to the end of June 2025.
A qualified Teacher of mathematics is required by the College on a full or part-time basis, from January 2025 to join its successful and well-regarded Mathematics department.
Mathematics is taught to all pupils in S1 to S4 with classes organised into ability sets throughout. The department has outstanding results at all levels of Mathematics, pupils can also undertake Applications of Mathematics, iGCSE Mathematics, and Advanced Highers in Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Mathematics of Mechanics.
The College and Department are both committed to providing professional learning opportunities for all staff and a full programme of support is available. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development of Mathematics at the College through an ability to undertake successfully the following tasks:
- To teach a full range of classes;
- To create an effective teaching and learning environment which offers support and encouragement to pupils;
- To maintain appropriate records of pupil performance and assessment;
- To assist with curricular developments;
- To share responsibility with all colleagues for the maintenance of good discipline, behaviour and conduct amongst pupils;
- To show commitment and enthusiasm in working as part of the departmental team;
- To contribute to the department's co-/super-curricular programme or whole school co-curricular programme.
Our Values and Approach
At Robert Gordon’s College we believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our community. We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the professional qualifications and experience. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day as we strive to ensure our staff and pupils all feel equally valued and important.
The Salary will be based on the national SNCT scale, together with the Robert Gordon’s Allowance above SNCT scale. Candidates will be expected to be willing to actively participate in the College’s vibrant co-curricular programme. The College provides excellent professional development opportunities and supports staff who want to pursue ongoing training or qualifications.
Robert Gordon’s College offers a broad range of benefits in addition to the salary you will receive. These benefits are non-contractual and may be changed by the College. Currently, the benefits provided to employees include:
- Membership of the Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme, or access to an optional parallel pension scheme;
- Generous staff fee discount (after one year’s service);
- Life Insurance and Group Personal Accident Insurance;
- Access to a third party cashback and discount site via RGC email addresses;
- Preferential parking rates at the Bon Accord Centre car parks;
- Family friendly leave above statutory requirements. This includes maternity, paternity & adoption leave, and time off for dependents;
- Financial contribution toward the cost of buying prescription eyewear required for work;
- A Bike to Work scheme;
- A grant towards the cost of buying a computer;
- Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
This post is subject to the safe recruitment process required by the regulatory bodies associated with the services operated at Robert Gordon’s College, including a PVG check. Candidates must be registered or eligible for registration with the GTCS.
The closing date for this post is the 8th of November, 2024 with the intention to interview candidates at the end of the following week.
If you wish to apply for this post please click here to submit an application via our website.
About Robert Gordon's College
Robert Gordon’s College is an independent, co-educational nursery and day school for children aged 3-18 years. It is a school community with a very strong sense of identity, built on our history and tradition of excellence in the city of Aberdeen, with beautiful countryside on its doorstep.
Community
Beyond the history and tradition, at Robert Gordon’s you will find an energy and youthful motivation that offers enthusiasm and effervescence for learning and culture. Our modern, professional learning environment is excellent, with a focus on sharing good practice in learning and teaching, on Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and on achieving the highest possible academic standards. We offer the opportunity to work with well motivated pupils where teaching and learning is at the heart of all our activities and ethos at the school. The extra-curricular life of the school is a crucial part of the pupils' experience and one in which all staff join enthusiastically. Above all, the ethos of the school is welcoming and positive, among staff, parents and pupils.
We are a friendly, purposeful and well-focused school, confident in our core business of advancing learning and teaching, while at the same time providing an enjoyable community life for its staff.
Robin Macpherson, Head of Robert Gordon’s College shares: “As Head of College, I’m very proud of our school. Our motto translates as “Be all you can be” - and it’s something that we use time and time again in conversations with pupils as they progress through school. We aim to equip and inspire young people for their futures. The whole community is passionate about sharing knowledge, sparking curiosity and inspiring pupils about their future. This is achieved through the extensive range of opportunities available. We’re a family school, and we want you to be happy and successful - in that order.”
Opportunity and Choice
Pupils follow the Scottish curriculum and from the earliest age children are used to active interdisciplinary learning in the class, building confidence through participation. Our new purpose-built Nursery for children aged 3–5 years old opened in August 2019 with specialist teaching in Art, Drama, French, Mandarin, Music and Physical Education. From Primary 1 the curriculum is enriched by specialist teaching in Art, Drama, French, Music, Physical Education and Science. In S1–S2, pupils study a wide range of subjects including all three sciences taught separately and three languages over the course of the two years. In S3–S4, pupils study eight National 5 courses; in S5, pupils choose from 24 Highers and S6 pupils choose from any combination of 32 Highers and 26 Advanced Highers, in addition to curriculum enhancement courses.
Innovation and forward thinking sit comfortably alongside over 250 years of tradition. Since 2009, over £31 million has been invested in facilities across the school to make sure that the classrooms want for nothing in terms of teaching and learning. Robert Gordon’s College represents the best of a traditional Scottish education, but is also a school looking towards the future.
Local school, global outreach
Robin Macpherson highlights: “We’re a local school that thinks globally. We have pupils from the city and the shire, and with Aberdeen’s position in the global energy sector, we’re proud to welcome families from international destinations each year. Diversity is a real strength of our community; 37 nationalities are represented within our school gates. Last year we spent £1.8 million on bursaries enabling pupils from across the north east region to join our senior school. This is a genuinely inclusive school and families from all walks of life contribute to our vibrant community.
“We’re keen that pupils develop their own sense of identity. We want them to discover who they are, and in turn what their place in the world is. We always look to challenge them, and help them to achieve things that they might not think possible. We want them to be brave and adventurous, with a particular focus on learning how to learn, so they can adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world.”
Critical thinking, mentoring and networking
Teamwork, communication and leadership are encouraged to prepare pupils for entering the world of work. Developing an entrepreneurial mindset enables pupils to leave school with confidence and the belief that they can make a positive impact in the world.
Robert Gordon’s College staff and pupils benefit from the experience of former pupils and our global network of partners across the world.
Explore
If you would like to learn more about joining the Robert Gordon’s College family please visit our website where you can explore our city centre campus in Aberdeen and 39 acre sports fields at Countesswells.
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