Second in Maths Department

Second in Maths Department

Salary : MPS/UPS plus TLR 2b, currently £5,349

Start Date : 1st September 2024

Contract : Full time

Term : Permanent

Reporting to : Head of Maths

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced teacher to take on the role of Second in the Mathematics Department with specific responsibility for a Key Stage. The successful candidate will take on a lead role in ensuring that curriculum, teaching and assessment are robust and fit for purpose. The role will involve close monitoring of the overall levels of progress made by students as they progress, requiring regular liaison with both the HOD and Mathematics teaching team.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with at least two years’ experience. You will be a hardworking and enthusiastic teacher, able to engage students across the age and ability range. The role is ideal for someone with aspirations to be a Head of Maths and will include deputising for the Head of Department in their absence.

 For further information or a discussion regarding the post, please contact the Head of Department, Mr Craig.

Why work with us

Burford is an oversubscribed school situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. This is an excellent school, with a superb environment for learning and a priority given to teacher development. Our aim is to recruit colleagues who will be stimulated by the prospect of working hard to share in our success.

Additional Staff Benefits

• Supportive continuous professional development and growth opportunities - additional PPA for CPD

• Health and wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and a subsidised Healthcare Plan

• Teacher Pension scheme membership

• The school is located within a short walk of a picturesque Cotswold town

As we are a heavily oversubscribed school, children of staff have priority for admission to Burford School.⃰

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself what makes Burford School such a special place to work – please contact Sarah Evans, HR Manager, to arrange this.

The successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered the post.

Burford School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

As part of the vetting procedures, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This isn’t part of the shortlisting process, and there will be a chance to address any issues of concern at interview.

Closing date: Monday 22nd April 2024 (12.00pm)