Teacher of Mathematics

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Mathematician to join this highly regarded, successful and expanding department. We have recently appointed several talented mathematicians to join this expanding department and this is an additional new position. There are currently 135 pupils (approx. 75% of year group) in the Lower Sixth and 111 (approx. 65% of year group) in the Upper Sixth studying Maths at A level. This popularity and growth has increased the number of classes as we aim to maintain a ratio of 12 pupils per class in the sixth form. The Perse School is one of the country’s leading co-educational independent day schools providing a high quality academic education with an emphasis on all round development. We regularly feature in the top 20 schools nationally, and are committed to producing happy and successful students.

Living in Cambridge offers a high quality of life to people looking for all the facilities of a cosmopolitan city, combined with a small town feel, yet only 50 minutes by train to central London. We benefit from world-class academic resources on our doorstep, surrounded as we are by the colleges of the University, the Science Park, the Biomedical Campus at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and research institutions such as the Babraham Institute and the Sanger Centre for genome research.

The department is composed of 20 teachers who are genuinely excited about Mathematics and committed to using innovative methods to bring the subject to life for all our pupils. This is a very collegiate department, where the sharing of ideas and resources is the norm, ensuring the best teaching and learning occurs in lessons.

The Perse bucks national trends with unusually large numbers of pupils studying Maths, Engineering and Science ‘A’ levels. Significant numbers of students go on to read Maths and Engineering at University with a high proportion at Oxbridge. Class sizes are generally up to 24 in Years 7 – 11, with sets of up to 14 in the Sixth Form. The Maths Department achieves outstanding public examination results.

To appoint the best we offer a highly competitive benefits package. Log on to our website to find out more or phone 01223 403860 for a confidential discussion with Daniel Cross, Senior Deputy Head. Full details about the School, its locality, teacher benefits and current teaching staff profiles can be viewed and downloaded from the school website http://www.perse.co.uk/job-vacancies/.

Applicants without formal teaching qualifications or experience

Applicants without formal teaching qualifications or experience will be considered for this position. The Perse has a long record of training and developing teachers in situ, and many highly successful teachers started with no formal teaching qualifications. For applicants without a teaching qualification we are looking for: a high level of subject knowledge, enthusiasm, good communication skills, patience, an empathy with young people and a desire to get involved in the extra-curricular life of the school.

Applications

The Application Form can be viewed and downloaded from the school website, http://www.perse.co.uk/job-vacancies/.

Applications must be made using the School Application Form. Any queries regarding the application process should be directed to the HR Co-ordinator, Ms Jane Gregory, recruitment@perse.co.uk. Please send completed application forms to the HR Co-ordinator.

The closing date for applications is the 13th March at 2.00pm and interviews will be in the following week.

The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check.