Sir William Perkins’s School is a high-performing independent girls’ school for approximately 600 students aged 11 – 18 years.

Our Vision is to build confidence, integrity and excellence in a caring, innovative and happy community, so that each girl leaves having been given the best possible chance of achieving her full potential, taking with her sound values, a breadth of skills and knowledge and ready to take on the world!

Our Head is both a member of HMC and GSA.

Teacher of Mathematics

Permanent, Full-Time (potential job share opportunity)

Start Date: January 2021

A well-qualified and enthusiastic graduate is required to support the further development of our Mathematics department which boasts highly motivated students and an excellent academic record.

The position is available on the retirement of one our long-standing team members. The role would suit a new entrant to the profession, someone seeking to broaden or deepen their experience or an individual looking to make the transition into the independent sector.

The successful candidate will be expected to have the ability to teach through the school from Year 7 to 13. This is a full-time, permanent position however we would consider a job share for two candidates looking for a part time role. This post would ideally commence in January 2021 however we are willing to discuss start dates to secure the right candidate.

We would love to hear from you if you have the ability to:

• Inspire and motivate students

• Relate effectively and to earn the confidence of colleagues, students and parents/carers

• Teach effectively to GCSE and A Level.

• Use strategies that effectively support the School’s policies and procedures

And if you also have:

• A good working knowledge of Teacing and Learning issues reflected in classroom practice

• Excellent organisational and time management skills and willingness to embrace the School’s Digital Strategy

Mathematics is a thriving and popular subject within the school, with a team of eight enthusiastic and supportive teachers. The teaching rooms are equipped with interactive white boards and are near to two computer suites. Autograph, Excel, Smartboard Maths Tools and Calculator emulator software are available, as well as graphic calculators, and the department also subscribes to online maths resources.

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to join our team, your cover letter and application should be addressed to the Head, Mr C C Muller.

Helen Wood, our HR Manager, would be pleased to talk to you further about the role, the School and job share options, so please contact her at the School.

Vacancy will be live until Monday 05 October 2020 at 1pm

Applications will be considered on arrival and the School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. Interviews will be conducted firstly by Zoom Meeting.