Teacher of Maths

The Cottesloe School are looking for a Teacher of Mathematics to join their team in July or September 2024.

Term time only

Salary Type: MPS/UPS

Salary details: MPS/UPS

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time / Part-time (0.6 - FT)

Interviews to be held: To be confirmedAbout us

The Cottesloe School is a successful and oversubscribed Foundation secondary school with Sixth Form situated in the village of Wing in rural North Buckinghamshire, located conveniently for Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

We are a forward-looking school with a Headteacher who leads an experienced and stable senior leadership team who have a passion for creating an inclusive learning environment, which enables all students to meet high expectations. Through our personalised CPD programme we offer first class commitment to developing individuals to reach their full potential. Emphasis on staff wellbeing is central to our culture and we provide a vibrant and caring working environment.

Offers of employment will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, and satisfactory teacher status, qualification, identity, health, online and reference checks as part of the safer recruitment process.

Please see our website for more information about us www.cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk/homeAbout the role

We can offer you a rewarding opportunity to work in a welcoming and supportive environment. Our students are eager to learn, work hard and achieve well. Pupils and staff treat each other with respect and courtesy. Around the building and in lessons, pupils behave very well. Senior leaders are ambitious for Cottesloe students. The Headteacher is supported by talented and committed staff. Staff are very proud to work at the school. They feel valued because leaders consider their workload. (Ofsted - Continues to be a Good school, November 2021).

Maths makes sense of the world around us and helps us to understand the natural world as well as the man-made environment. Students learn about number, algebra, geometry, ratio and proportion, statistics and probability. The students will be required to develop numerical fluency to gain a broad range of skills. They will be required to develop their problem solving and reasoning skills to effectively apply this knowledge to successfully answer a range of probing mathematical questions and problems.  

 We believe that Maths lessons should be enjoyable, accessible and applicable. The subject is relevant to everyone. The cultural aspects of the development of mathematics are explored and the universality of the subject is celebrated. We strive to develop the philosophy of achievement, to create an environment where all students develop the desire to improve, to take responsibility for their learning and to extend this development inside and outside of the classroom.About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic full-time or part-time teacher with excellent knowledge and relevant teaching qualification to join our team and teach Maths at all Key Stages. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner with a clear vision of how they can inspire students, raising their aspiration and achievement.

This is an ideal opportunity for either an ECT to undertake their induction training in a school with a proven track record of providing excellent professional support for all staff, or for an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge and great CPD opportunities in a supportive school.

Early Career Teachers will be offered a contract from July 2024 and comprehensive Induction support.Other information

Please contact John Brawn (Head of Maths Department) to discuss this role further or visit the school jbrawn@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

Please complete an application form, providing full details of your education and employment history. CVs cannot be accepted. Your completed application form should be emailed to recruitment@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk and will be reviewed on receipt. No agencies please.

The Cottesloe School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and all staff, volunteers and governors are expected to share this commitment, to follow the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures and to behave appropriately towards children and young people at all times both in work and in their personal lives.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.