Maths Teacher Part-time (one year contract)

The Maths Department

The Mathematics Department comprises of seven members of staff: five full‐time and two part‐time. The department has five purpose‐built classrooms with interactive whiteboards, projection and wi‐fi access and there is an opportunity to use the ICT Suite and portable laptops.

Pupils admitted at the age of 11 to the senior school are required to take our entrance assessment and work in mixed ability sets in Year 7. They are placed into sets before the end of Year 7. They are monitored by internal exams, class and prep work, general attitude to the subject and setting is amended accordingly as students’ progress through the school.

At GCSE, pupils study the Pearson Edexcel (9 to 1) syllabus. The vast majority of pupils will take the Higher Tier, although a small number work towards the Foundation Tier. A very healthy number of pupils continue Mathematics to A‐level and it is among the most popular A‐levels within the school. Up to a dozen pupils each year opt for Further Mathematics. Both of which we study the Pearson Edexcel syllabus. Our results in both GCSE and A‐level are excellent. In addition, our most able and well‐motivated pupils are encouraged to work towards STEP or MAT examinations. We also offer AQA Core Mathematics to those pupils that would like to do Maths but not at A‐level.

In Year 10 and 11, dedicated and high achieving pupils study towards the OCR Additional Maths FSMQ. Top set pupils take the appropriate UKMT Mathematics Challenge and all teachers are encouraged to enrich the syllabus with a variety of resources.

Teachers in the department are dedicated to making the pupils’ experience in this subject a positive, one and helping them to reach their full potential. We offer support regularly through drop‐in sessions. The experienced and enthusiastic team plays a full role in many areas of school life outside the department.

The Appointment

The vacancy is a part‐time position (around 0.8) to commence September 2024 for one academic year. Applicants should be qualified teachers and/or have a degree in mathematics or related subject. Ability to teach across all year groups, including A‐Level is highly desirable. It would be advantageous if candidates could offer Further Maths at A-level and/or computing to Key Stage 3 and/or any science subject. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the wider life of the school and its community; this will be discussed at interview.

If you would like to discuss the position with the Deputy Head (Academic), Mr Matt Brimson, please contact him at: mtb@westbuckland.com.

West Buckland School enables all Newly Qualified Teachers to participate in the Independent Schools Teacher Induction Panel (IStip) induction arrangements which are recognised by the government for entry into the teaching profession in both the maintained and the independent sector.

 The Interview

Candidates invited for interview will be shown around the school and shown the Mathematics Department by the Head of Department. There will be an opportunity to meet other members of staff and to see the school at work. Candidates will be required to teach a lesson whilst being observed. Details of this will be discussed with the candidates some days beforehand. There will be a series of interviews with the Head and other members of the Senior Team and the Head of Department.

West Buckland School has its own salary scale and pensions package which can be discussed at interview. Other benefits include; meals on duty, fee remission, free access to fitness suite & pool, cycle to work scheme.