Maths Teacher

Vacancy Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic person to join our team at Parkside as a Teacher of Maths. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative, and committed Teacher with high expectations of students and themselves. 

The successful candidate will be capable of inspiring students of all abilities through their passion for the subject. Offering maths at KS3 and KS4, (with an option to teach KS5) and keen to create maths lessons that are exciting and engaging to encourage all students to achieve their best.

The faculty has recently been completely redecorated and we have a significant investment plan to improve the environment for both staff and students.  

Vacancy Information

• Do you want a job where you make a difference to the lives of children and young people? 
• Do you want to be inspired on a daily basis by your work?  
• Are you passionate about inclusion and committed to meeting the needs of all children? 
• Do you have the ability to engage, motivate and promote the learning and personal development of pupils? 
• Are you passionate about your subject and excited by teaching Maths?  

It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join Parkside School which joined Wellspring Academy Trust in September 2023, a Trust which was recently awarded the title of Multi Academy Trust of the year. As such, we are at the start of an exciting journey in this new partnership and we are looking for a like-minded, talented teacher to join us on this development. Wellspring Academy Trust is known for its inclusive practice and these values are matched by Parkside School. ‘We make a difference’ If you have the same philosophy, this may be the job for you.  

Details of Wellspring Academy Trust can be found at: https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/ 

You will be joining a vibrant, dedicated maths team with a Head of Faculty that is taking the department forward to the next level. You will be well supported by the team, Head of Faculty and TLR holders. Wellspring Academy Trust and Parkside School believe in investing in our staff. We have a strong CPD offer, and all new staff will receive a supportive induction programme. We are developing coaching models in improving our teachers and encourage an enquiring approach through our new teaching development groups. Staff have been encouraged to embrace change, so this is a great time to join the team! 

This post may suit both someone new to the profession and looking for the opportunity to develop or someone more experienced who is looking for responsibility opportunities in the near future. These future opportunities can be discussed at interview and will be matched to the skills of the candidate. 

If you are driven to ensure the highest possible standards of teaching and learning, progress, and achievement, then we warmly invite you to apply and join our convivial team. 

Our students are enthusiastic and enjoy interactive lessons from passionate teachers, they respond well to strong trusting relationships with staff. Having recently joined Wellspring Academy Trust, Parkside has a renewed focus on student development, both academically and in personal growth.  

We encourage any applicant to visit the school or to book an informal phone conversation about this role with the Head of Faculty, Lee Shepherd. Please feel free to contact him on Lee.Shepherd@parksideschool.net to arrange a suitable time. 

If you are as excited by this challenge as we are and you think this might be the role for you, please go to https://www.parksideschool.net/ for an application form, having taken note of the attachments and e-mail it to recruitment@parksideschool.net no later than 9am on 1st May 2024. 

Interviews for successfully shortlisted candidates will be undertaken soon after this date. 

Please note, we do not accept CV's. 

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested, and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification, and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. 

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years, please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. 

All applicants need to complete the Equal Opportunities form. Please click link for further details: http://bit.ly/WATEqualOpportunities