Teacher of Maths (Maternity Cover)

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School in Sutton Coldfield invites applications for a 0.6 FTE Teacher of Mathematics (Mat Cover). The post is 19.5 hours per week with a salary range of £34,069–£52,835.

The school is judged Outstanding by OFSTED (May 2024) and the Mathematics department follows the Edexcel syllabus for GCSE and A Level, with strong results and a vibrant sixth form. You will teach across the age range, contribute to the department, and support extra-curricular maths activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Maths teacher with QTS or equivalent
• Able to teach across GCSE and A Level
• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics across the age range, including A Level.
• Engage, enthuse and motivate able pupils with effective teaching and behaviour management.
• Deliver the Edexcel GCSE and A Level syllabuses.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share resources and best practice.
• Support extra-curricular mathematics activities and clubs.

Job description

Teacher of Maths (Mat Cover)

0.6 FTE - 19.5 Hours per Week

Grade - MPS/UPS - £34,069 - £52,835

Join Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, an outstanding and historic school where Inspiration and Excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join one of Britain’s top state schools. Judged Outstanding in all aspects by OFSTED in May 2024. We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Mathematics who has the ability to engage, enthuse and motivate able pupils. You will be passionate about learning and able to demonstrate a range of behaviour management strategies and teaching skills. You will possess excellent communication skills to teach throughout the age range including A’ level.

Who We are

Our Mathematics Department:

Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School provides the opportunity to teach some fantastic mathematicians.

We follow the Edexcel syllabus at both A Level and GCSE. Last year 95% of our Year 11 students achieved a Grade 9 - 7 and a significant proportion of students supplement the GCSE with either the AQA Level 2 Further Mathematics or OCR Additional Mathematics qualification. The majority choose to study Mathematics at A Level where they are joined by a number of talented mathematicians from other schools. Mathematics is the most popular option in our Sixth Form with around 200 students taking A Level Mathematics in each of Year 12 and Year 13 (and around 60 of those also studying Further Mathematics). Our most recent cohort of Year 13 students achieved 77% A* - B in Mathematics A Level and 98% A* - B in Further Mathematics.

Our scheme of work includes both challenge and depth and students across the school enter the UKMT Mathematics Challenges. Outside the classroom there are Junior and Intermediate Problem Solving Clubs, a Pre-University Admissions Test Support Programme, a Cipher Challenge team and a student-run Mathematics Society. We also run peer-mentoring and support sessions to help students build confidence and progress with their mathematical studies.

The Mathematics Department is housed in the Richards-Randon STEM Block, a modern facility that was opened in 2016. Our classrooms are spacious and all fitted with a touchscreen display. Staff in the department are all given a desk space in one of our two Mathematics Offices.

The teachers within the department work closely as a team: sharing resources, discussing pedagogical techniques and contributing to a friendly and supportive environment. There is a collaborative atmosphere, while teachers retain the autonomy to be innovative and deliver lessons in their own style to challenge and stimulate our students.

Why Join Us?

We encourage applications from ECT’s or experienced teachers to join a department which:

Has an outstanding record of GCSE and A Level results.

Has a friendly, supportive, talented hard-working teaching team

Has a strong commitment to the extra-curricular life of the school

What We Offer

The opportunity to work with highly motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic students

Commitment to continuing professional career development and support

The opportunity to work in a caring and nurturing environment and to get involved in a broad spectrum of extra-curricular activities

An Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive Pension Scheme (Teacher Pension Scheme)

To know more about the school, visit - Bishop Vesey's Grammar School - BVGS