At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach engaging Maths lessons to students aged 11-16 and inspire their learning journey.
- Company: Join the Charter School Bermondsey, a supportive and ambitious educational environment.
- Benefits: Professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on teacher well-being.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse community committed to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your teaching career.
- Qualifications: Strong subject knowledge and experience working with young people.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Mathematics to join our team. The successful candidate will teach engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 and contribute to a purposeful and ambitious department. We are looking for someone who brings strong subject knowledge, a can-do attitude, and a commitment to ensuring every pupil can achieve their best. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an Early Career Teacher looking to begin their teaching journey in a supportive and development-focused school environment.
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Experience of working with young people (11-16)
- Ability to teach outstanding lessons
- Proven subject expertise and an understanding of what constitutes ‘outstanding’ in your subject
- A vision for how student attainment can be improved and maintained
- Experience of successful behaviour for learning strategies
- Successful experience of monitoring and target setting to improve learning outcomes
- Understanding of different models of support for students with SEN, EAL and Gifted and Talented
- Effectively narrowing the gap between disadvantaged and other students in the classroom
Skills
- Able to make judgements about the quality of your own teaching and learning and improve through reflection
- Effective personal ICT skills relevant to day-to-day practice
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (including written, oral and presentation)
- Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to think innovatively and creatively
- Keen to get involved in wider school life
- Desire to go “above and beyond” in improving outcomes for young people in the local community
What the school offers its staff
- Excellent opportunities for professional development including coaching and NPQs
- Providing a well-ordered working environment, including centralised detentions, so teachers can focus on teaching
About Charter School Bermondsey
The Charter School Bermondsey is an Ofsted “Good” (2022), four-form entry, mixed, 11-16 free school that opened in September 2013. The school is in a new state-of-the-art building, just a stone’s throw from Bermondsey Underground and boasts fantastic spaces for staff and students. DfE school performance tables show a headline Progress 8 score of +0.08 in 2024, having previously achieved +0.29 in 2023. We believe that all pupils have the potential to flourish through great teaching and providing the right environment and opportunities. At our school, every young person is known, valued and supported to thrive. Guided by our values Belong. Believe. Become. we create a community where pupils feel part of something, build confidence in their abilities, and develop the character and skills to succeed.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support. The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.
Teacher of Mathematics employer: The Charter Schools Educational Trust
As an HR Officer within our Central Services team, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative work culture that values employee development and engagement. Located in the vibrant areas of Southwark and Lambeth, you will enjoy the benefits of working closely with schools while having access to extensive training and growth opportunities in HR practices. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the education sector while enjoying a dynamic and fulfilling work environment.
Contact Details:
The Charter Schools Educational Trust Recruitment Team
