Junior School Class Teacher (KS2 Maths specialism & Interim Leadership Role)

Contract term: Permanent (with fixed-term maternity cover as Head of Upper Junior School Maths) Wimbledon High School is seeking an experienced, and passionate individual to join our Junior School team as a Class Teacher with a specialism in KS2 Maths. This is an excellent opportunity to gain leadership experience at a leading independent school. The position will initially involve taking on the role of Head of Upper Junior School Maths for a period of maternity cover. During this time, you will lead the development and delivery of maths education, shape the subject's direction, and provide strategic leadership. Following this maternity cover, you will return to your core role as Class Teacher, continuing to deliver outstanding teaching across the Junior School curriculum. In this unique role, you will play a leading part in the development of maths education in the Junior School. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality, engaging lessons, offer support to individual students and contribute to the school's pastoral system. Your leadership during the maternity cover period will be crucial in supporting the continued success of Upper Junior School Maths, with a focus on curriculum planning, teaching strategies, and pupil progress. The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher with a proven track record of excellent classroom teaching. You will bring a passion for teaching Maths, specifically in Key Stage 2, and a clear vision for how to elevate the subject within our school. You will be able to communicate this vision effectively and inspire both pupils and staff to excel in maths. About the School Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our 'playful scholarship' approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London. Benefits As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• GDST Flexible Pension Plan (Details from: https://workplace.aviva.co.uk/gdst/)
• Training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
For further details and to apply for this position please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 27th March 2025. Interviews will take place on Monday 31st March 2025 or Tuesday 1st April 2025. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening including online searches will apply to this post.

Wimbledon High School is seeking an experienced, and passionate individual to join our Junior School team as a Class Teacher with a specialism in KS2 Maths. This is an excellent opportunity to gain leadership experience at a leading independent school., The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher with a proven track record of excellent classroom teaching. You will bring a passion for teaching Maths, specifically in Key Stage 2, and a clear vision for how to elevate the subject within our school. You will be able to communicate this vision effectively and inspire both pupils and staff to excel in maths.

Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our 'playful scholarship' approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.

As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• GDST Flexible Pension Plan (Details from: https://workplace.aviva.co.uk/gdst/)
• Training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme