Maths Teacher
Fixed term contract - Maternity Cover
2 terms starting October 2024
Teaching % negotiable.
The Role:
We require a well-qualified Teacher of Maths who is committed to high academic standards to teach up to A Level and is experienced at teaching Mechanics. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate high standards of preparation, organisation and marking, as well as enthusiasm and competence in the subject and a lively and engaging teaching style.
We are looking for a dynamic teacher who is enthusiastic about the subject and can inspire their classes, as well as support extra-curricular activities such as Maths Club, Support sessions at KS 3, 4 and 5 and lunchtime drop-ins. We are looking for someone with a strong background in Mathematics, where the subject should have been studied at A-level and in university.
Skills, qualifications & experience should include:
A well-qualified graduate with QTS or equivalent experience.
Successful teaching experience in a range of settings across the full age range 11–18, up to and including A level, with a track record of consistently enabling learners to achieve high standards.
A proven track record of academic success in the subject area.
Able to demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills and a commitment to creating a positive culture of student welfare, by taking an active role in pastoral care matters.
A proactive and innovative approach to teaching, including knowledge of the latest developments within the profession.
A supportive and inclusive approach regarding different cultures, backgrounds, abilities and personal choices.
About the Department
The Mathematics department is a very successful, thriving department and the staff work very closely together. We follow the WJEC examination board at both GCSE and A-level. The success rate at both levels is exceedingly high. Students in Year 7 are taught in mixed ability classes and are set from Year 8. At Key Stage 4 the vast majority of our students sit higher tier examinations for both Mathematics and Numeracy. A large number of students go on to take A Level Mathematics and A Level Further Mathematics.
About the School
Howell’s School, Llandaff, is one of the oldest girls’ school in Wales, having opened in August 1860. Since then, it has steadily expanded, both in terms of student numbers and physical size. The school now caters for girls from the age of 3 to 16 and girls and boys 16-18. Since 1980 it has been a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the largest organisation of independent schools in the UK. Its 25 member schools all have a reputation for consistently high academic standards, superb pastoral support and enviable co-curricular programmes.
The facilities inside the Victorian building and its more modern extensions are first-class and the opportunities for extracurricular activities, teamwork and confidence-building numerous. Academically, the school provides great added value, with results at both GCSE and A Level regularly greatly exceeding expectations.
Benefits:
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
Generous flexible private pension scheme
Free life assurance benefit
A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
Cycle to Work scheme
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Howell's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.