Teacher of Maths

Job description

• Abbeygate Sixth Form, Bury St Edmunds as part of the Eastern Education Group
• Commencing September 2024
• 0.6 FTE - 1 FTE
• Salary: MPR/UPR
• Full/Part Time (Multiple Options Available*)

The successful candidates will have a passion for their subject, and excellent levels of organisation and communication. Maths and Further Maths are some of Abbeygate's most popular A level subjects and they are growing fast. We are looking for driven and determined teachers to make a positive difference and encourage students to take their Maths interest to a higher level. Experience of teaching further maths would be an advantage.

If you are an inspirational teacher and team player, with the passion, creativity and drive to maintain the very highest of standards in the department, we would be delighted to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to join a community of professionals committed to improving their teaching practice to support students to achieve the best they can and to enable them to progress.

You will be supported by a team of equally committed colleagues who are working collaboratively to create an amazing Sixth Form College for our students. Abbeygate was rated Outstanding in all areas in its recent inspection and our support for students and teachers featured significantly in their judgement. We also offer a range of courses GCSE, Core etc.

We ask only in return that teachers focus on continuing to improve their practice. We benefit from being part of Suffolk Academies Trust, which is part of the Eastern Education Group and we work closely with our partners for the benefit of every member of our community

*We have a variety of options available if you would like part time working, please detail out on your application.

We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Access to discounted benefits platform
• Family friendly policies and flexible working

• Access to our employee assistance programme
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company Events

• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days

Abbeygate Sixth Form College is part of the Suffolk Academies Trust, working closely with One Sixth Form College and West Suffolk College. Abbeygate opened in 2019, with a Year 12 cohort only; in September 2020 we moved into our brand new state of the art building, accommodating both Year 12 and 13. We offer a broad and balanced A Level curriculum, with a wide range of activities and opportunities to enrich and extend students' experience to develop well-rounded individuals with the essential skills required for their future studies and careers.

As a College, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: [email protected]

Completed application forms should be made via out recruitment portal - if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Date: 8.00am on Friday 10th May 2024.

Interviews: Shortly Thereafter

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The College is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website .