Description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Mathematics (ideally with the ability to teach some computer science) to join our strong and thriving Mathematics team who, year on year, celebrate outstanding results. The successful candidate will teach Mathematics and Computer Science across the age and ability range in our 11-18 co-educational school. You would be joining a supportive, collaborative, committed and experienced team that delivers innovative and engaging lessons. In return for your hard work, you will receive exceptional support and training, and the rewards that come with teaching students who are motivated to learn and achieve their best.

What the school offers its staff

Hinchley Wood School is an inclusive and high achieving school on the borders of SW London. We have over 1,400 students on roll including 300 in our Sixth Form and are one of the top 200 performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs. We are extremely proud of our students’ academic achievements, but we also celebrate student progress and development in all areas, and we enjoy outstanding sporting and creative achievements.

In return for your hard work, we offer exceptional support and training and the rewards that come with teaching Maths and Computer Science to students who really want to learn. If you are an outstanding, inspirational teacher with a strong desire to help students of all abilities to achieve the best they can, whilst fulfilling your own potential, then we would be very pleased to hear from you.

We take staff and student wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy. As well as the opportunity to work in an Ofsted Outstanding school, we offer:

• a competitive salary (London Fringe Pay Scale/dependent upon experience);
• professional development support and an extensive CPD programme;
• two-week autumn half term;
• early close to students at 1.30pm on Fridays; fortnightly early finish for 0.8 FTE+ staff;
• generous employer pension contributions:
• cycle to work scheme and free onsite fitness suite;
• This role meets the school’s priority admissions criteria, enabling any children of the postholder to be considered for priority admission to the school upon commencement of role.
• Thriving enrichment programme;
• 50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff if thy attend one of the trust schools (Thames Ditton Junior School or Hinchley Wood Primary School).

Further details about the role

We welcome interest from newly qualified teachers, as well as experienced practitioners. For newly qualified ECTs, in addition to above we offer:

• a paid induction in July;
• a dedicated mentor with regular mentor meetings and coaching;
• a comprehensive induction programme and a wide range of CPD opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff and governors have also established a code of conduct, included within this pack, which applies to all members of the school community.