Windermere School
Cumbria
Salary:
Windermere School Payscale
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
07 January 2027
Apply by:
23 September 2025
Job overview
As a Teacher in the Mathematics Faculty the post holder has responsibility for the overall effectiveness of their performance in the Mathematics team, working harmoniously within the departmental team. Every teacher is a role model, setting high expectations and making the best use of resources to secure excellent pupil outcomes in Mathematics. They will act as an ambassador in promoting and celebrating the work and achievements of pupils within the Mathematics Faculty. Experience of teaching, or the ability to teach, the International Baccalaureate or A Level Mathematics is essential (experience of teaching Statistics would be a distinct advantage) with the Faculty offering students the opportunity to study IB courses up to and including Higher Level: Analysis & Approaches and Standard Level: Applications & Interpretation.
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
* To be passionate about Mathematics and convey that enthusiasm to the pupils.
* To contribute to ensuring that the Mathematics Faculty is a well-maintained and positive working environment.
* To liaise within and where required with other departments over suitable cross-curricular issues, with a particular focus on Computing and Science.
* To attend meetings with parents as required.
* To have a teaching contact time of up to 100% of FTE (approx. 44 teaching hours per fortnight). Part time hours may be available – to be discussed with the successful candidate.
* To attend official school functions as appropriate.
* To act as a Tutor.
* To share in the responsibility of maintaining discipline and high standards of courtesy and appearance among the pupils, while promoting and safeguarding their welfare, safety and happiness.
* To attend INSET and staff meetings, and lead sessions as required.
* Full time staff are expected to contribute to boarding weekend and evening duties.
DETAILED ADMINISTRATION
* To participate in Faculty meetings.
* To assist with the creation of the Academic Enrichment programme so that Mathematics is represented in a balanced manner.
* To contribute to the development of Mathematics schemes of work for all classes.
* To contribute to the setting and marking of Mathematics assessments for internal examinations or termly assessment points.
* To assist with the scholarship assessment for both internal and external applicants, where necessary.
* To monitor Health and Safety issues in the Mathematics department, reporting to your Head of Faculty when any problems or concerns arise.
* To follow appropriate risk assessments in place for Mathematics activities, as appropriate.
* To help promote the achievements of the Mathematics Faculty, both within and beyond the School.
* To support the annual department audit.
* To contribute to the annual report on external Mathematics examination results for your Head of Faculty.
* To seek the permission in advance of the Head of Faculty for any expenditure and to record all expenditure.
* To teach up to IB Higher Level Mathematics.
* To contribute to the delivery and leadership of IB Internal Assessments, including marking student work and providing appropriate feedback and analysis to support the marks given.
* To contribute to the department's running of the UKMT Maths Challenge.
STAFF
* To maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
* To participate in the annual Professional Development Review.
* To produce high quality subject reports and to ensure that these reports are personalized, recognising success, focused on targets for improvement and are of a high quality.
* PUPILS
* To monitor the work and achievements of pupils within the Mathematics Faculty, including the tracking of pupil progress via on-going assessment. Within this there should be a clear system to identify AGT, SEND and EAL pupils, with strategies to manage individual pupils in place.
* To review the Learning Support register regularly and make sure the needs of the pupils are met within the Mathematics Faculty.
* To ensure that the Academic scholars are stretched and that appropriate programmes of study for the gifted and talented pupils within Mathematics are in place and being used.
* To operate within the School's behaviour management policy and to record all instances where behaviour does not meet the desired standard.
* To produce predicted grades, entry lists and other administrative items required for pupils entering public examinations.
* To provide appropriate support to all pupils who choose to use the department as a research area for their Extended Essay.
* To ensure that literacy, numeracy and ICT are addressed through the teaching of Mathematics.
* To increase attainment and pupil engagement within the Mathematics Faculty.
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL STAFF
The post-holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, s/he must report any concerns to the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead. Windermere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The School operates a No Smoking and Vaping policy within its buildings and grounds.
Benefits:
Canteen
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay
Recruiter contact:
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About Windermere School
Windermere School
Patterdale Road, Windermere, The Lake District
Cumbria
LA23 1NW
United Kingdom
Windermere School is unique. Set amidst the stunningly beautiful mountains and lakes of Cumbria, it delivers an exciting and forward-thinking curriculum, shaping the hearts and minds of the next generation. We aim to educate children to be capable and thoughtful, resourceful, courageous and caring. This is a school where young people can enjoy their schooldays and parents can be confident that their children are following the very best pathways to university and to adult life.
Windermere School is an independent boarding and day school, for boys and girls, from the ages of 3 to 18. Benefiting from its extraordinary location in the heart of the English Lake District it offers a unique education, embracing the IDEALS of the Round Square movement and the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Adventure is part of the curriculum and water sports play a large part in the co-curriculum. Celebrating it's 100th year at its present site overlooking the glorious Lake Windermere in 2024, the school values its traditions and constantly looks to the future. As a small school, we get to know all our children well and have a dedicated well-being team to help give the very best to every young person in our care.
Head
Mr Frank Thompson
Our Vision
To foster an environment where young people can grow in confidence, excel academically, and discover their innate strengths, talents, and potential.
To encourage everyone to have the confidence and resilience to stand up for what is right and a desire to reach out to others.
ISI report
"A wide range of weekend activities takes place in school, in the surrounding area and elsewhere in the country. Many activities also take place on weekday afternoons and evenings. The school successfully implements its equality and anti-discrimination policy. Food is plentiful and nutritious and includes dishes appropriate to an international community. Appropriate policies are implemented for the care of sick or injured boarders. The school's provision covers: first aid; chronic conditions and disabilities; emergencies, including those at night-time; and administration of prescribed and non-prescribed medication. The school educates the pupils about e-safety and cyber-bullying."
View Windermere School's latest ISI report
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