Secondary Teacher of Maths - (Perm/Full Time) - REF:ECOD/P00804 - INV05931

Inverclyde Council; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council as a Secondary Teacher of Maths, where you will inspire and educate students in a supportive environment. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including flexible working options and career development opportunities. You will play a vital role in shaping the future of students, fostering a love for mathematics while ensuring their academic success. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this council welcomes applications from all backgrounds, making it a dynamic place to work and grow.

Benefits

Flexible Working Opportunities

Attractive Pension Schemes

Career Development

Health and Wellbeing Support

Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status with a focus on Mathematics.
• Registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Maths lessons to secondary students.
• Support students' learning and development in Mathematics.

Skills

Mathematics

Teaching

Classroom Management

Education

PGCE in Secondary Education

GTCS Registration

Job description

Job Description

Secondary Teacher of Maths - Staffing REF: ECOD/P00804

Salary: Teacher Main Grade £40,305 - £50,589

Location: St Stephen's High School, Kilmacolm Road, Port Glasgow

Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development, and health and wellbeing support.

You can find out more in our Employee Benefits Booklet which is available on our website Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council

Important Applicant Information:

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• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer paying the Living Wage Rate where required. Please click the link to 'Essential Applicant Information' above for more information.

• Inverclyde Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If you work in regulated work (children and/or protected adults), you will be subject to obtaining a satisfactory PVG.

GTCS

You will be required to be registered with the GTCS. You are required to obtain and maintain registration, including paying any fees. Teachers in their probationary year are welcome to apply for temporary, un-promoted vacancies but would be paid at the probationer rate of pay (Main Grade Scale Point 0) at £31,584 per year (pro-rata, if applicable).

RC Approval

Guidance for teachers seeking approval to teach in a Catholic school, if applicable. The successful candidate will need approval from the Roman Catholic Church, in line with Section 21 (A) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980. Forms are available from the Scottish Catholic Education Service at: https://sces.org.uk/church-approval/

Head Teacher Reports

Successful candidates need to download and complete the appropriate report form, pass it to their current Head Teacher for assessment, and then send it to Human Resources via email at [e-mail], cc'ing the recruiting Head Teacher. Forms can be downloaded at: http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/apply-for-a-job/preferred-candidate-information/safe-recruitment/employment-references

Further Assistance

Alternative application packs can be requested in formats such as Large Print, Braille, and Audio. For assistance, contact the HR Recruitment Team at 01475 712740 or via email at [e-mail].

Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists

Inverclyde Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel and reservists, recognizing the transferable skills from military careers.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves disabled and meet the essential criteria.

Flexible Working

Inverclyde Council promotes flexible working arrangements to help employees balance work and personal responsibilities, including options like Part-Time Working, Job Share, Compressed Hours, Homeworking, Hybrid Working, and Flexible Retirement. More details are available in the Flexible Working Policy on our Employee Benefits web page.