“Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations or algorithms: it is about understanding.” - William Paul Thurston
Laurus Ryecroft are currently looking for a dedicated Teacher of Mathematics who can contribute to our commitment to providing exceptional teaching and learning experiences. We are searching for an individual who possesses a genuine enthusiasm for teaching Mathematics, both within the classroom and beyond. This post is suitable for both experienced teachers or newly qualified teachers.
Our curriculum aims to empower students to develop and apply problem solving skills focusing predominantly on the powerful and overarching mathematical components: proportional reasoning, geometrical reasoning and graphical representations. Our aim is to encourage students to develop mathematical behaviour and as such our curriculum encourages students to develop deeper understanding to make links across curriculum areas and foster a mastery approach.
For further details on the role, including key skills and experience required, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached below.
To learn more about what the Trust offers, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. The Laurus Trust recognises the importance of employees' work/life balance. A better work-life balance can increase staff motivation, reduce employee stress, improve performance and productivity and make employment more accessible for more people. Where it is possible and practical, we will accommodate flexible arrangements from day 1, which may involve job sharing, part-time working, bespoke timetabling or a nine-day fortnight.
If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our students by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.
To complete an application form please click ‘Fast Apply’. A full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.
Closing Date: Monday 20th January at 9am.
We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.
Interview Date: Friday 24th January.
Laurus Ryecroft is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
