TEACHER OF MATHS
We are seeking to appoint a passionate, talented and rigorous practitioner to join our dedicated Maths department from January 2026.
The successful applicant will be an inspirational teacher who is experienced and confident teaching in Key Stages 3 and 4 as well as A Level Mathematics, and possibly A Level Further Mathematics. They will share the School's vision and the belief that all young people can achieve at high levels.
The foundation of all of our teaching at Hoe Valley School lies in the quality development of students' long-term memories, to make them more intelligent and improve the quality of their whole life. Within the Maths department we use self-testing, prior knowledge checks, regular modelling and a cyclical approach to topics to help build this, and resilience, within our students.
Applications from ECTs/NQTs are welcomed.
Salary:
£33,000 - £40,000 per annum
How to Apply:
Please get in touch with our HR department via email.
Teaching and Learning
- To teach Maths lessons to Years 7 - 13
- To contribute to the design of the curriculum to ensure it is exciting, relevant, challenging and personalised
- To ensure that all students are making good or outstanding progress and that teaching and learning is of a high standard
- To track and assess all students progress, with a focus on analysis and intervention of our most disadvantaged students
- To contribute to the CPD program across the School and share best practice
- To ensure Maths has a high profile across the School through offering vibrant and exciting learning opportunities
- To ensure that resources are organised and available to promote a purposeful environment for teaching and learning to take place, integrating ICT where appropriate
- To support and encourage attendance in additional Maths events such as UKMT and AMSP events
- To deploy other adults effectively within the classroom, involving them, where appropriate, in the planning and management of student learning
Progress and Attainment
- To ensure assessment, feedback and monitoring is SMART, accurate and clearly moved students' learning on across all teachers within the faculty
- To standardise marking with colleagues both within the School and with partner schools
- To rigorously analyse student data to inform planning and intervention programmes
- To lead and attend internal and external meetings as required
- To feedback to students and parents / carers in line with the School policy
Behaviour and Safety
- To collaborate closely with parents to ensure that they are aware of their child's progress, engaged in their development and in supporting them in their vision for the future
- To ensure the safety of all students on and off site
- To model and enforce excellent standards of behaviour within and beyond the faculty
- To monitor students' achievement, attendance, uniform, punctuality and behaviour and to respond promptly to issues in line with the School's policies
School Improvement
- To support the School's marketing and recruitment plan through attending events, contributing to marketing materials and via frequent high quality interactions with feeder primary schools
- To embody the School's values both on and off site
- To monitor allocated budgets and ensure value for money at all times
- To coach and mentor colleagues as appropriate
The above list is not exhaustive and may be subject to amendment in due course in discussion with the relevant employee.
| Essential | Desirable | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifications & Competencies | ||
| A bachelor's degree at a 2.1 or higher in a relevant discipline | Evidence of other relevant CPD qualifications | Application form |
| Qualified teacher status through a PGCE, GTP or other international equivalent | Application form | |
| Maths at A-level standard or equivalent | Application form | |
| Experience | ||
| Excellent subject knowledge in relevant disciplines | Experience teaching A-level Maths and/or Further Maths | Application form & interview |
| Experience of designing and delivering exciting, challenging and personalised lessons | Application form, interview & reference | |
| Evidence of holding high aspirations for young people | Application form & interview | |
| Evidence of delivering excellent outcomes for students | Application form, interview & reference | |
| Experience of giving high quality formative and summative feedback | Application form, interview & reference | |
| Skills & Attributes | ||
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Alignment with HVS Values: C - Courtesy: model the calm behaviours expected of others in terms of consideration, professionalism, trust and respect I - Integrity: fair and honest, trustworthy, commited to earn sucess through hard-work R - Resilience: not giving up when times are tough, demonstrating endurance C - Community: a strong sense of responsibility to the community to improve the quality of the local environment for its residents L - Leadership: show leadership in thought and action, being open to new ideas and overcoming adversity to achieve success; communicating effectively E - Enthusiasm: a positive attitude towards life, passion, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning |
Application form, interview & reference | |
| Excellent organisation skills with the ability to multi-task and effectively prioritise | Application form, interview & reference | |
| Strong attention to detail where only the best is good enough | Application form, interview & reference | |
| Excellent interpersonal skills with strong levels of numeracy and written and oral communication | Application form, interview & reference | |
| Able to adapt to find practical solutions to problems | Application form & interview | |
| Ability to remain calm, good humoured and strategic in challenging contexts | Applicaton form & interview | |
| Commitment to the ethos of the School | Application form & interview | |
| Safeguarding | ||
| Two satisfactory written references including from current/most recent employer | Application form & reference | |
| A satisfactory enhanced DBS check | ||
The School
"Hoe Valley School is an inspiring environment at the heart of its community where every student's experience is personalised. Our students will learn to think independently, pursue their ambitions and achieve their highest potential."
Hoe Valley School is:
- An oversubscribed secondary school that opened in September 2015 to serve the local community of South Woking
- Delivering innovative and exciting lessons to Years 7 - 13
- Committed to ensuring our students leave us with excellent academic outcomes, the skills to be 'work-ready' and the traists of excellent global citizens
- Following the National Curriculum, where Maths and English are taught every day
- A Google School with ICT fully embedded in all curriculum areas
- Committed to learning which is relevant with links to the 'real world' of business, higher education, and the local community
- In a state of the art, new School completed in September 2018 on Egley Road, Woking
- Committed to supporting our staff to have a good work / life balance by offering longer school holidays, bespoke CPD programmes, minimising paperwork and meetings, and ultimately by trusting our staff to deliver excellent outcomes