Teacher of Maths

Why apply to be a Teacher of Mathematics at Riverside School?

Riverside School opened in September 2012 with one Year 7 cohort of 120 students. In September 2017 we moved into our new state-of the-art £45m building on the bank of the Thames with over 1300 students from Year 7 to 13. This is a great career opportunity to be part of a new and expanding school. It is a very special place to work.

Our relentless focus is on teaching and learning while developing great teachers is our number one priority. Weekly one-to-one tailored coaching sessions, termly lesson study and generous time to plan means teachers are motivated and highly talented. There is a real sense of passion and determination that students and staff bring to all that they do, making Riverside School a superb place both to learn and to work.

The Mathematics department offers a full and broad range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom;

We are looking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic teacher of mathematics with exceptional subject knowledge to join our highly successful and collaborative department. The appointed candidate will be dynamic, dedicated, hardworking and a strong team player.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for mathematics which is evident in their day to day teaching.


• Be well versed in the current changes in the maths GCSE specification and the implications of these on classroom teaching.


• Show evidence of being, or having the clear potential to be, an outstanding teacher of maths.


• Contribute and show commitment to our innovative and forward thinking department.


• Contribute to intervention programmes and other after-school activities.


• Play a full and active role in the life of the school.


• Be a reflective practitioner with foci on continuous learning and development of practice.


• Want to make a real difference to the lives of all young people.


In return, we can offer you: -

• A cohesive team of people who believe in working collaboratively; sharing ideas and supporting each other.


• The opportunity to further develop innovative teaching and learning strategies to ensure students achieve excellence.


• Participation in lesson studies which provide an opportunity for collaborative planning and the detailed and evaluative analysis of specific pedagogical foci.


• The chance to join a growing school with further opportunities for progression as the school reaches capacity.


• Unrivalled CPDL opportunities to further develop your skills as a classroom practitioner and to develop leadership skills as you progress.


• Purpose built and well-furnished classrooms in a brand new £45 million school.


If you share in our commitment to achieve excellence for all, we want to hear from you.

To find out more about our school please visit http://secondary.riversidecampus.com/

Please contact Headteacher: Andrew Roberts, on or email riverside@riverside.bardaglea.org.uk

Early applications are encouraged as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date.

The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and digital screening. Appointments are also subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We are looking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic teacher of mathematics with exceptional subject knowledge to join our highly successful and collaborative department. The appointed candidate will be dynamic, dedicated, hardworking and a strong team player.

Riverside School opened in September 2012 with one Year 7 cohort of 120 students. In September 2017 we moved into our new state-of the-art £45m building on the bank of the Thames with over 1300 students from Year 7 to 13. This is a great career opportunity to be part of a new and expanding school. It is a very special place to work.

Our relentless focus is on teaching and learning while developing great teachers is our number one priority. Weekly one-to-one tailored coaching sessions, termly lesson study and generous time to plan means teachers are motivated and highly talented. There is a real sense of passion and determination that students and staff bring to all that they do, making Riverside School a superb place both to learn and to work.

The Mathematics department offers a full and broad range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom