Maths Teacher – St Philip’s School in Harrow

Salary: Outer London Teachers Main Pay Scale: M1-M6: £37,870 – £50,474 / Upper Pay Scale UPR1-UPR5: £52,219 – £56,154, + SEN 1 £2,787.00

Location: St Philip’s School, Harrow Close, KT9 2HR

Working Pattern: Full-time and Permanent

St Philip’s School is a special school offering places for pupils aged 9 to 19 with a wide range of abilities and additional needs, including complex autism. Located in the Royal Borough of Kingston, on a spacious green site in Chessington, the school is equipped with extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities, vocational spaces, and a dedicated pupil support team offering a variety of therapies. We are proud to have recently opened a brand-new vocational block, expanding opportunities for students to develop practical skills in a modern, purpose‑built environment. Our small class sizes allow dedicated staff to support each pupil’s development at their own pace, whether they are following academic pathways or focusing on life skills.

The school is seeking to appoint a dynamic and innovative Teacher of Maths who is passionate about their subject and has the vision and energy to promote the highest standards of attainment, for young people with learning difficulties, across Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 5.

Key Responsibilities

• To teach Maths in the school, ensuring the best possible progress and outcomes for every individual and group of learners.
• To teach students individually, in groups, or classes, and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs.
• To maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom.
• To contribute to constructive team building amongst teaching and non‑teaching staff, parents, and governors.
• To work in accordance with the requirements of the Teachers’ Standards, School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and St Philip’s School’s Policies.

Key Requirements

• A relevant bachelor’s degree
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience of teaching secondary aged students
• Experience of delivering recognised accreditations in Maths
• Good knowledge of the changes to the National Curriculum
• Be able to develop good working relationships across the whole range of school staff
• A commitment to promoting high standards of overall educational provision; including the academic, social and emotional aspects.

Benefits

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme – you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing – We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. In line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust reserves the right to request and review references prior to interview as part of our safer recruitment process. Any concerns raised will be followed up with the applicant before a recruitment decision.