Please submit your application and covering letter to recruitment@shsg.org
You will be joining a thriving mathematics faculty which offers GCSE Mathematics, Statistics, Further Mathematics, and A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics. We value collaboration to ensure a vibrant learning and teaching experience for all, with opportunities to get involved with visiting speakers, trips, external lectures, presentations, and EPQ.
Mathematics and Further Mathematics courses at A Level and GCSE are very popular and oversubscribed. We currently have 4 teaching groups in Year 12 and Year 13. Results are testament to our diligent and hard-working students and staff. In 2024, for A Level Mathematics, 75% achieved grades A*-B, and A Level Further Mathematics achieved 56% A*/A.
A good number of students go on to study mathematics-related courses at university. In recent years, the faculty has prepared students for courses at Oxford and Cambridge, Warwick, Nottingham, Bath, and other Russell Group Universities.
Super curricular activities include opportunities to attend a mathematics residential course at Cambridge University, FMSP online courses, Maths in Action lectures in London, TED talks, UKMT competitions, and the opportunity for students to improve leadership skills and become Maths Captains.
The ability to teach Mathematics at all key stages is desirable.
The ability to teach A Level Further Maths would be advantageous.
Applications from ECTs would be welcomed.
The successful candidate should:
* Be an inspirational classroom practitioner with an irresistible enthusiasm for their subject. As a reflective practitioner, you will be constantly looking to develop your practice through collaboration, experimentation, and hard work.
* Be a team player working closely with the Director of Faculty to develop the learning experiences for all our students.
* Be creative and innovative, constantly looking for new ways to challenge our high ability students across all Key Stages.
* Contribute to securing the highest standards of pupil achievement, monitoring, tracking, supporting, and evaluating pupil achievement. Setting targets for improvement and implementing effective strategies for underperforming students.
* Be willing to contribute towards the school’s extra-curricular activity programme.
We can offer you:
* Highly motivated, curious, and industrious students.
* A strong, highly qualified staff team and an ethos of tolerance and respect with a family community spirit.
* A commitment to ongoing professional development and staff wellbeing.
* An environment which promotes innovation.
Southend High School for Girls is a highly successful and oversubscribed girls’ grammar school rated outstanding by Ofsted. This is an exciting time to join the school as it moves forward under the leadership of its Headteacher, Mr. Jason Carey.
We reserve the right to call applicants to interview, and appoint, prior to the closing date
All staff at Southend High School for Girls have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. This is a customer-facing role
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