Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity cover) EDV/2025/GPS/52303 George Pindar School Moor Lane, Eas[...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused secondary school in Scarborough is seeking a Teacher of Mathematics on a fixed term basis until December 2026. This role offers a supportive environment aimed at fostering students' academic and personal growth. Applicants should be committed to professional development and have effective teaching skills in Mathematics. The position includes opportunities for development and a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Opportunities for Continuous Professional Development

Teachers Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on site Parking

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with expertise in teaching Mathematics.
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans and resourcing.
• Experience in fostering student learning and progress.

Responsibilities

• Teach mathematics to students in a supportive environment.
• Prepare and plan lessons effectively with high expectations.
• Engage in professional development to enhance teaching practices.

Skills

Effective teaching skills

Classroom management

Subject expertise in Mathematics

Proactive marking and assessment

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity Cover) on a 1 FTE basis to join our team at George Pindar School.

George Pindar School is a special community - a truly inclusive and fully comprehensive 11-16 secondary school proud to serve the young people of Eastfield and the south of Scarborough in which we are all #proudtobepindar. Our school offers a warm and caring environment in which every individual is known and supported through excellent professional relationships developed between staff and students. Colleagues who join George Pindar School can be assured that this warmth extends to every aspect of school life.

A career at George Pindar School offers a unique opportunity to impact the futures of the young people in our care. George Pindar is a relatively small school with around 150 students in each year group and a staff body with a range of long serving and experienced colleagues as well as those who are more new to the profession. As the school continues its post-academisation journey, consistent approaches to the curriculum, teaching and learning and behaviour management are having a positive effect and the school is on the up! Every member of staff is valued and important, with professional development and Trust networking at the heart of career enhancement. Students and staff alike embody our PINDAR values and these provide a positive climate to begin, or continue any career in education.

Our Maths department comprises supportive colleagues with a range of experience including highly experienced longstanding colleagues, those who have taken maths as a second specialism and those who are much newer to the profession. The department is always keen to engage in professional development to be at the forefront in developments in maths and has worked with the Trust Director and Trust colleagues to devise an engaging and ambitious curriculum. The main focus of the Subject Teacher's role is fostering the learning and progress of the pupils in their care. This involves being an effective teacher of pupils as well as of the subject. Quality of preparation, resourcing, planning, subject expertise, teaching skill, pace, challenge, proactive classroom management, effective marking and assessment, high expectations, and positive personal relationships are all central to providing the conditions within which pupils' personal skills, abilities, understanding, learning and progress can be developed.

What we can offer:

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
• Teachers Pension
• Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to work scheme
• Free on site Parking

Job Details

Subject: Mathematics

Position Type: 1.0 FTE, Fixed Term to December 2026

Line Manager: Head of Faculty

Travel Required: No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.