Job Title: Teacher of Mathematics
Location: Thatcham
Salary: Downe House salary scale
Job type: Full Time.
Closing Date: 8th of March 2023
About us:
As a traditional girls’ boarding school with a modern twist, we offer an enriching, caring and creative environment, where every girl is challenged and supported in equal measure.
We are recruiting for a full time Payroll Manager to join the Finance Department to coordinate all aspects of the payroll function for over 400 of our staff. You will be a natural multi-tasker with a helpful, collegial style and meticulous attention to detail, along with the determination to meet deadlines in a busy environment. This is an exciting time for the department as we will soon be implementing a new payroll system which the post holder will have the opportunity to help develop.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- To prepare and give lessons in line with the agreed syllabus and schemes of work.
- To stimulate and encourage students to a high standard of interest and achievement in the subject, ensuring that the needs of each individual are met.
- To mark and assess pupils’ work in line with School and departmental requirements, and to record assessments in accordance with the department’s and the School’s policies.
- To maintain a record of work (including preparations) in sufficient detail for the Head of Department.
- To take part in departmental meetings as required by the Head of Department.
- To participate in the preparation and implementation of the Departmental Development Plan as required by the Head of Department.
- To participate in the development of appropriate syllabuses, materials, and schemes of work and to accept advice and instruction from the Head of Department.
- To assist with the programme of induction for new staff as appropriate and required.
- To assist with and participate in the induction days before the start of each new academic year if required.
- To assist with the training of any trainee teachers at the school as required.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Be a good honours graduate and ideally hold a teaching qualification
- Have experience of teaching at all levels throughout the School
- Have the ability to contribute to the strategic vision of the department
- Have ability to teach bright, highly-motivated pupils
- Have excellent subject knowledge
- Be up-to-date with current thinking and practices
- Be competent in the use of ICT
- Be able to be an effective Tutor.
- Have leadership qualities with the ability to manage a large team
Benefits:
- Long school holidays. The school holiday year runs from 1st September to 31st August. All academic staff are expected to attend INSET and staff meetings at the start of each term prior to the return of the girls. These dates are published in advance so you will have plenty of notice.
- During term time we provide freshly prepared, nutritious meals free of charge.
- Access to facilities e.g. swimming pool + Yoga.
- Special social occasions through the year when staff can mix with colleagues and family members.
- You will receive initial induction training when you first join us.
- Employee Assistance Programme We offer confidential membership to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers a wide range of free support services and advice, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Discounted School fees at the discretion of the Headmistress, staff may be eligible for up to two-thirds discount on day fees should their daughter be accepted into the School.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Assessor, Trainer, Numeracy Teacher, Learning Lecturer, Support Lecturer, Maths Teacher, Education Lead, Newly Qualified Teacher, GCSE Teacher, A Level Teacher, GCSE, Academic Lead, Teacher, Maths, Graduate, Trainee, PGCE, Science Graduate, Maths Graduate and Mathematics Lecturer may also be considered for this role.
