Teacher of Maths (up to £5,000 Recruitment Incentive may be available with this post)

We are seeking to appoint a well qualified, enthusiastic and energetic Teacher of Maths at Northallerton School & Sixth Form College. The Maths department has a well developed ethos of camaraderie and support; we work together as a team to ensure the very best experience for our pupils. The department has a strong track record of results but also promotes enrichment and engagement to try and develop real enjoyment of Maths in our students. The ideal candidate will be focused on delivering high quality teaching and learning in Maths and have a passion for working with young people.

The main focus of the Subject Teacher's role is fostering the learning and progress of the pupils in their care. This involves being an effective teacher of pupils as well as of the subject. Quality of preparation, resourcing, planning, subject expertise, teaching skill, pace, challenge, proactive classroom management, effective marking and assessment, high expectations, and positive personal relationships are all central to providing the conditions within which pupils' personal skills, abilities, understanding, learning and progress can be developed., The Maths faculty consists of a team of experienced and well qualified staff. The attitude of students towards their learning is positive and there are good behavioural standards in the classroom. Evidence from our own internal tracking data demonstrates that performance in Maths is rapidly improving.

At key stage 3 the faculty follow a scheme of work, which has been chosen as a challenging progression from the key stage 2 curriculum to deepen understanding. Students benefit from access to the online learning platform 'My Maths' to support their learning and independent study.

At GCSE the faculty currently follow the Edexcel specification and AQA is used at A level. Option numbers for A level Maths are consistently strong with a class of about 20-25 students usually. Students at A level also have the opportunity to study Further Maths at one of our local trust schools. Core Maths is also offered to year 12 and 13 to aid support with A level subjects that have maths content such as Geography and Psychology.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach at key stage 3 and 4. There is no expectation to teach KS5 maths but the ability to would be an advantage.

As a key curriculum area in a school, the performance of Maths is a key priority for us. The team are very hard-working and are fully committed to the long-term success of the faculty. The Head of Maths works closely in collaboration with the Head of English in planning improvement strategies.

Staff development at all levels is important. A varied CPD programme is provided and tailored to personal needs. You will receive support from your team, your line manager and all colleagues within school.

Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on current qualifications and experience, plus £3000 recruitment incentive. A further incentive of £2000 may also be available to the successful candidate through the Government's Levelling Up Payment scheme, if eligible (please see Levelling Up Premium Payments for Teachers)
Travel Required: No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.