Start date: 1st September 2023
Salary: MPR/UPR £28,000 - £43,685
School context: Mixed 11-18, comprehensive, number on roll: c1400
Contract type: Full time, permanent
‘We are a Happy, Caring and Excellent School where staff are a high priority and, as a result, students thrive’
‘All colleagues are genuinely supportive and the collaborative approach has made our way of working so much easier ‘
- NQT 2020/2021
Malmesbury School requires a dynamic, enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of Mathematics. This post would be suitable for a highly competent ECT or a teacher with experience and a proven track record of success. The Mathematics and Computing faculty is a team of talented, supportive and innovative teachers whose passion and enthusiasm for their subjects has helped secure a history of successful examination outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development in a very supportive and caring school. We have large numbers of students studying Mathematics and Computing at A Level and offer both A-Level Maths, A-Level Further Maths and Core Maths. The school has superb accommodation and the Mathematics and Computing Faculty occupies a suite of classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards grouped around a large faculty office.
Malmesbury School is a successful and growing 11-18 school with approximately 1,400 students on roll in the attractive town of Malmesbury, surrounded by stunning Wiltshire countryside with easy access to the M4. We enjoy excellent modern facilities and offer unparalleled support and opportunities to staff who wish to develop their skills and leadership. In 2021 Malmesbury School was appointed as the Flexible Working Ambassador School for the South West.
At Malmesbury School our vision is to be a happy, caring and excellent community. We are proud to be a truly comprehensive school providing an education of the highest quality for all the students within Malmesbury and the surrounding area. In addition to the Athelstan Trust opportunities, teaching staff at Malmesbury School have a wealth of employee benefits including:
• An excellent induction programme including support for those returning to teaching/new to schools
• A comprehensive CPD programme including specialist training provided by internal and external providers
• Access to the nationally recognised OLEVI Outstanding and Creative Teacher Programmes and NPQ programmes
• Coaching and mentoring support from senior leaders for those new to leadership roles
• A caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority - flexible working requests will be considered
• An Athelstan Trust newsletter that shares best practice and latest news
• A research informed Athelstan Trust CPD programme led by experienced staff across five schools
• Continual collaboration and sharing of resources to reduce workload and improve provision for students
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• An extensive enrichment and trip programme
• An on-site counselling service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance programme
The Athelstan Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust formed in 2015 currently consisting of five secondary schools (Malmesbury School, Bradon Forest School, The Dean Academy, Sir William Romney’s School and Chipping Sodbury School) in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. All our schools share a deep commitment to delivering an excellent comprehensive education to all the students in the Trust. The Trust offers further career development opportunities for colleagues to work across more than one school in a supportive environment.
Please complete the trust application form on our school website and accompany this with a letter (of no more than two A4 sides) outlining your experience to-date and the particular strengths, interests and qualities that you could bring to the position. Please read the relevant job description. If you wish to discuss the role further please contact Maisie Holden at Malmesbury School.
The closing date for applications is midday on 17th April 2023 with interviews taking place on Thursday 20th April 2023. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert in the event we reach the required number of applicants.
The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS. Please visit the school website for further information.
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