Tranby are looking to appoint a full time Teacher of Maths starting in April 2025. Please note this role is temporary and for approximately 1 year to cover a period of maternity leave.

Description

At Tranby we provide an ‘all through’ education for boy and girls aged 2 to 18 years. Every aspect of school life complements the other, and it is precisely this rounded education which produces independent and confident young people.

The academic heart of the school is characterised by the warm relationships between staff and students. We are academically selective, and we place very great importance on the development of each pupil. Our size allows for small classes, but we are large enough to be able to offer a wide range of subjects and an impressive extra-curricular programme.

Tranby are looking to appoint a full time Teacher of Maths starting in April 2025. Please note this role is temporary and for approximately 1 year to cover a period of maternity leave.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

Ability to teach Mathematics to pupils across the 11-18 age range and demonstrate excellent subject knowledge

To ensure effective curriculum coverage, using appropriate teaching and learning methods.

To prepare lessons thoroughly and review the content, presentation and relevance of these in consultation with the Head of Mathematics

To monitor and evaluate the progress of pupils’ learning in the subject

To follow school departmental policies for the assessing, recording and reporting of pupil achievement using these to set achievable targets for further improvement in the subject across the range of abilities

To create and maintain a stimulating learning environment for the learning of Mathematics and to have a significant input into the development of Mathematics teaching in the school.

To ensure levels of discipline conducive to learning

To work as part of a team in the teaching organisation and administration of the department

If you are looking for a fresh challenge in a positive and supporting working environment, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the benefits on offer below when you join the ‘Tranby family’.

A shorter academic year with 16 weeks holiday

4 staff training days per annum

Small class sizes of approximately 15-20 children per set/teaching group

Lunch provided free of charge every day

Staff discount on school fees of 33% (pro rata for part time staff) from Reception to Y13 (permanent employees only)

Extensive CPD opportunities

Opportunity to join staff in overseeing sports tours to Italy, The Netherlands, St Lucia and Barbados. Ski trips to Canada and Switzerland and curriculum led trips to Belgium, Italy and Spain. We also offer an exchange programme for our 6th Form pupils to Philadelphia, USA.

Celebration events at the end of every term

No email rule at Christmas

Social events organised informally by members of staff such as theatre trips, days at the races, book club and city breaks

Perkbox discount on cinema tickets, shopping and gym membership

New starters’ meal

What do our staff say?

“I love working at Tranby. There have been many changes in recent years, swift changes but relevant and positive. I feel very much part of a nurturing extended family where we all look out for each other and quickly spot where and when we need support.“

“I can honestly say that it's the best school I’ve worked in, where morale is good and staff members feel happy to go to work every day. Each staff member is made to feel valued and has their strengths and skills identified and celebrated. This ultimately brings the best out in everyone, and creates confident and happy members of staff.”

“I have never worked in a place where staff wellbeing is such a huge priority. The support and range of different things that are available to staff are fantastic.”