Teacher of A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics

Teaching Vacancies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Leeds seeks a dedicated Mathematics teacher to inspire Key Stage 5 students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Mathematics and a passion for educational equity. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, including pension membership and access to support programs.

Benefits

Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at retail outlets

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong honours degree in Mathematics or related field required.
• Commitment to improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged students essential.
• Understanding of current educational developments necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach Key Stage 5 students in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
• Inspire students to achieve high results in their exams.

Skills

Strong honours degree in Mathematics

Passionate commitment to education for disadvantaged students

Knowledge of current developments in education

Ability to implement vision in practice

Education

Degree in Mathematics or related subject

Job description

Overview

Mathematics and Further Mathematics. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and inspiring students in Key Stage 5 to achieve highly in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. This opportunity is open to Early Career Teachers and to more experienced colleagues.

What we’re looking for

• either a trainee teacher who is successfully completing placement(s) teaching in KS3, 4 or 5 (applicants currently in training)
• or a colleague with a successful record of teaching with strong examination results at one or more of KS3, 4 or 5 (applicants who have already gained Qualified Teacher Status).

Applicants should have

• A strong honours degree in Mathematics, or in a subject containing a considerable amount of Pure Mathematics.
• Passionate commitment to the power of education to ‘change the deal’ for disadvantaged students.
• A detailed knowledge of current developments in education, including the effective use of the Pupil Premium and/or the 16-19 Bursary Award.
• The ability to put vision into practice.

What the school offers its staff

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.