JOB TITLE: Teacher of Mathematics LOCATION: Giggleswick School RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Mathematics Start Date: 1st September 2025 Closing Date: Wednesday 16 April 2025 Interview Date: W/C 28 April 2025 Summary Giggleswick School is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Mathematics who is highly motivated and able to teach from KS3 to GCSE Mathematics. The ability to teach A level would be an advantage. The successful candidate should: Have a degree in Mathematics Have energy, enthusiasm and the ability to inspire genuine intellectual curiosity A commitment to the values and expectations of this boarding community and to the welfare of the pupils is a vital component of the job. In addition to classroom teaching and leading the department, all full-time members of staff are expected to play a full role in the extra-curricular and pastoral life of the school. The Department The department constantly seeks to be innovative and uses new methods to further enhance the learning of Mathematics. Pupils are taught in sets and all members of the department are expected to teach a variety of abilities, although GCSE sets are usually taken by the same member of staff for three years. At GCSE the Edexcel 1MA1 course is currently followed, and more able students are offered the opportunity to sit the AQA Level 2 Qualification Further Maths. At A level the Edexcel 9MA0 is followed, with Further Mathematics also offered following the 9FM0 Course. The department is a member of the Mathematical Association and pupils in the highest ability sets are entered for the UK Maths Challenge at Senior, Intermediate, and Junior levels, as well as the team challenges. Many pupils achieve gold and silver certificates, with several pupils being invited to compete in further rounds. The last two years have seen us reach the top five of the Mathématiques sans Frontières Competition. Each week, four workshops are offered that enable pupils to seek individual support and provide enrichment opportunities. Main Duties and Responsibilities Teaching duties

• All full-time members of teaching staff teach in the region of 20 x 55 min lessons across a six day week and are expected to make a regular contribution to department clubs, clinics or workshops and the extra-curricular activities programme. A weekly emergency cover period and, where possible, a weekly departmental meeting is also timetabled
• All members of staff are expected to attend, as required, regular staff meetings, INSET, parents' conferences and any tutor meetings that are held to discuss pupil progress
• Teachers are expected to attend weekly assemblies and tutor periods. Teachers are also invited to support students at major school functions such as drama productions, the Spring Concert or Sports Day
Pastoral duties
• All full-time teachers are attached to a boarding house and undertake an evening duty each week from 5.45pm to 10.30pm
• The School has a strong personal tutorial system and teachers provide additional pastoral care and academic advice and support for up to 8 tutees
• Teachers are expected to support all aspects of the boarding life of the school. This can include making a contribution to the weekend activity programme for boarders on Saturday evenings or Sundays; supervising events or activities; attending Sunday Chapel services; by organising and leading trips; or sharing a pastime
Other duties
• Teachers are assigned to a duty team which supervises school duties such as meals and weekend duties (e.g. detention) approximately every six weeks
• Once a year, teachers take part in an Exeat duty team to provide cover for the boarders who remain at School during a weekend
• All teaching staff are expected to follow the Staff Code of Conduct and to follow the guidance laid out in the staff handbook
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Education & qualifications
• Qualified Teacher Status, NQT or Graduate Degree in Maths or Maths related subject
• Knowledge & experience
• A secure knowledge of your subject
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Experience of teaching Maths to GCSE, with A Level Maths being advantageous
Skills
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop positive relationships with young people
• Have strong organisational and IT skills
• Able to engage pupils in learning through active teaching strategies
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Able to demonstrate effective planning and teaching skills
• Able to present confidently to a large group of students
Personal qualities
• Commitment to and flexible with the demands of the role
• Demonstrates fairness and consistency in all dealings with pupils
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Able to demonstrate the positive values, attitudes and behaviour we expect from our pupils
• Reliability and integrity
• Willingness to contribute to the co-curricular life of the school
• A commitment to personal professional development and taking responsibility for it
• A positive motivation to work with children and young people Emotional resilience
Safeguarding
• Evidence of a commitment to promoting the health, welfare and safeguarding of children
Equal Opportunities Employer Giggleswick School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities. Applicants or employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any of the reasons listed above should contact HR at hr@giggleswick.org.uk. Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School's Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times. If in the course of carrying out your duties you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, you must report any concerns to the school's designated safeguarding lead, or to the Headmaster. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service. School Values Ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the brand values and style of the school. You will need to be aware and comply with the Giggleswick school rules, policies and procedures at all times, as detailed in the handbook you will be provided with at induction

Giggleswick School is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Mathematics who is highly motivated and able to teach from KS3 to GCSE Mathematics. The ability to teach A level would be an advantage. The successful candidate should: Have a degree in Mathematics Have energy, enthusiasm and the ability to inspire genuine intellectual curiosity A commitment to the values and expectations of this boarding community and to the welfare of the pupils is a vital component of the job. In addition to classroom teaching and leading the department, all full-time members of staff are expected to play a full role in the extra-curricular and pastoral life of the school. The Department The department constantly seeks to be innovative and uses new methods to further enhance the learning of Mathematics. Pupils are taught in sets and all members of the department are expected to teach a variety of abilities, although GCSE sets are usually taken by the same member of staff for three years. At GCSE the Edexcel 1MA1 course is currently followed, and more able students are offered the opportunity to sit the AQA Level 2 Qualification Further Maths. At A level the Edexcel 9MA0 is followed, with Further Mathematics also offered following the 9FM0 Course. The department is a member of the Mathematical Association and pupils in the highest ability sets are entered for the UK Maths Challenge at Senior, Intermediate, and Junior levels, as well as the team challenges. Many pupils achieve gold and silver certificates, with several pupils being invited to compete in further rounds. The last two years have seen us reach the top five of the Mathématiques sans Frontières Competition. Each week, four workshops are offered that enable pupils to seek individual support and provide enrichment opportunities.,
• Qualified Teacher Status, NQT or Graduate Degree in Maths or Maths related subject
• Knowledge & experience
• A secure knowledge of your subject
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Experience of teaching Maths to GCSE, with A Level Maths being advantageous, Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop positive relationships with young people
• Have strong organisational and IT skills
• Able to engage pupils in learning through active teaching strategies
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Able to demonstrate effective planning and teaching skills
• Able to present confidently to a large group of students
Personal qualities
• Commitment to and flexible with the demands of the role
• Demonstrates fairness and consistency in all dealings with pupils
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Able to demonstrate the positive values, attitudes and behaviour we expect from our pupils
• Reliability and integrity
• Willingness to contribute to the co-curricular life of the school
• A commitment to personal professional development and taking responsibility for it
• A positive motivation to work with children and young people Emotional resilience
Safeguarding
• Evidence of a commitment to promoting the health, welfare and safeguarding of children, Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.
School Values Ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the brand values and style of the school. You will need to be aware and comply with the Giggleswick school rules, policies and procedures at all times, as detailed in the handbook you will be provided with at induction