Taunton School
Job title:
Teacher of Mathematics
Company
Taunton School
Job description
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of Mathematics to join our busy and flourishing senior school.
The successful candidate will teach Mathematics across Years 10-13 in the Senior School. The ability to teach Further Mathematics at A-level and Mathematics for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, both Standard and Higher Level, would be an advantage. A passion for Mathematics is essential for this role.
The Mathematics Department at Taunton School is a large, vibrant and close team of dedicated, forward-thinking teachers, who love to help each other and enjoy working together in a friendly and pleasant working environment. The Head of Department is supportive and makes every effort to develop each teacher, encouraging exciting new teaching methods whilst maintaining high standards of delivery. This is a fast-paced, effective and dynamic department which would suit a teacher who welcomes a challenge and is open to new ideas, technology and wants to teach all ages.
Our school ethos is one of a shared responsibility and positive contribution from all to the life and work of this busy community. This is what makes Taunton School such a thriving, energetic and well-rounded independent school. We offer a competitive package and an outstanding environment in which to work.
More information
This role is full time and permanent. For more information regarding the salary please refer to the job description.
How to Apply
For more information about working at Taunton School please visit . To apply, please click on the role and ‘apply for job’ on the job page.
As part of the application process on the ATS you will also need to upload a covering letter addressed to the Head – James Johnson – which summarises your skills and experience, and sets out how you feel you meet the specific requirements of the role and how you would thrive in our context.
If you would like to discuss the role informally before you apply, please contact us via
Equal Opportunities
Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.
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Safeguarding
Taunton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you are shortlisted for interview the HR team may carry out an online search via Google to check presence and activity, as part of the School’s due diligence.
Any formal offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks as part of the School’s due diligence, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include ID and Right to Work in the UK checks, satisfactory references, a successful enhanced DBS check, and a satisfactory online third party online and social media search.
Taunton School is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments. You are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those that would normally be considered ‘spent’, except those that are classed as protected offences.
It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed from or resigned from a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature.
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Closing Date
The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 4 February, however please note that early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed as received, and the vacancy may close early should a successful appointment be made.
Teams interviews may take place during the week commencing Monday 5 February and in person interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held during the week commencing Monday 19 February.
If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our roles, we do not provide feedback at this stage.
Expected salary
Location
Taunton, Somerset
Job date
Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:18:39 GMT
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