We are seeking a Teacher of Mathematics to join our large team of dedicated specialists. We are looking for a passionate teacher who can bring the subject to life and inspire high levels of learning within a positive learning environment.
We welcome applications from colleagues who wish to work part time or full time. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher, or a more experienced colleague to join us.
About The Beacon School
The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are enormously proud of the support that we receive from that community. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.
We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues’ excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work, and we would strongly encourage all applicants to visit us and witness first-hand the vibrancy of our community, as we continue our journey of school improvement.
About the Faculty of Mathematics
The Faculty is a forward-thinking department with a strong focus on professional development, consisting of passionate mathematics teachers who seek to pass on their love for the subject to the students we teach. We seek to develop thinking skills and creativity through quality teaching that equips our young people with the ability to make informed decisions for themselves in all aspects of their future. Our teaching is informed by best practice and a spirit of collaboration, in line with The Beacon School’s focus on implementing Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction. Collaboration plays a key role in supporting all members of the team to improve their practice and our staff are encouraged to share best practice both within the Faculty and across the school.
The Faculty maintains links with other Mathematics departments – both secondary and primary - throughout GLF and are further supported by a Trust Lead for Mathematics. This network of quality practitioners allows us to respond to the needs of the department and the individual teacher, helping them to become the best teacher they can be. We also have established links with the North-East Hampshire & Surrey MathsHub, giving our staff further access to exceptional professional development.
We have developed and implemented a carefully planned curriculum for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with a focus on small steps and securing learning, rather than acceleration through content. This allows all our students to aspire to gain the highest possible grades they can at the end of Year 11.
As part of our team, you will be expected to inspire students through a love of the subject, be committed to your own professional development and play a full role in refining our curriculum and supporting colleagues.
What we are looking for
You will:
• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
• Be well qualified and enthusiastic
• Be able to teach mathematics across all key stages
• Be passionate about mathematics and committed to improving teaching and learning
• Be forward thinking, creative, receptive to change and able to work with the team
• Have a detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery
• Have the ability to work towards deadlines
• Be able to build strong relationships with students, families and staff
• Plan, resource and deliver engaging lessons
• Create opportunity for all students to achieve in mathematics, irrespective of ability
• Go the extra mile for our students
Why work at The Beacon School
You will:
• Join an exceptionally warm and welcoming staff
• Teach students who want to learn
• Be supported by a highly experienced team in the Faculty
• Have access to an excellent programme of CPD
• Have the opportunity to be coached or become a coach
• Be able to collaborate and develop your career alongside other colleagues from across the 42 GLF Schools
• Receive a laptop and the use of IRIS technology to help you shape your teaching
• Have the opportunity to teach across all the key stages
There is a large range of extra-curricular activities and visits to become involved with and a strong and supportive staff body with a number of staff social events.
Contact: For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mr James Grant Duff, Head of School.
Start date: 1 September 2024
Closing Date: Monday 15 April 2024
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
