Teacher of Mathematics - Opportunity to Teach at Ks5 - Full-time

The North School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-4246-1034T
  • Posted:11/03/2025
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:01/05/2025 at 15:00
  • Interviews:w/c 5th May 2025

Advert

  • The North School
  • MPS/UPS + TLR available for the right candidate
  • September 2025 start

The North School is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher to join our successful Mathematics department. The role welcomes applications from teachers with varying degrees of experience – from ECTs through to seasoned educators.  A prerequisite will be outstanding subject knowledge, with the desire and experience to teach higher tier GCSE and A level maths.  A TLR payment may be available for the right candidate.

We are looking for someone with excellent knowledge in their area of expertise, who can deliver exceptional outcomes. You should be passionate about engaging all our students in this subject, committed to delivering well planned and inspirational lessons to help our students make excellent progress.

The school has a dynamic team of staff who are committed to driving standards within the school, supported by our highly visible Senior Leadership Team and provides an exciting opportunity for educational professionals to make a significant difference to the lives of students and also develop their own career.

We therefore seek well-qualified, highly skilled, and enthusiastic individuals, who have the highest of expectations of both themselves, the staff and the students in their classes. You should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be hard-working and flexible. We want professionals who can contribute to the school’s overall success, displaying energy and enthusiasm across aspects of school life.

Benefits include:

  • Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
  • Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay
  • Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
  • Access to training and development
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • On-site Parking

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Jo Manning at joanne.manning@swale.at or 01233 614600.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach, or by submitting a completed application form directly to joanne.manning@swale.at.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 905989 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Dates: w/c 5th May 2025

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

We are proud that The North School is a happy and improving school where students and teachers enjoy learning together. An experienced team of colleagues provide all students with the best possible opportunities, both inside and outside of the classroom. Our teachers encourage all students to develop their resilience and independence.

Our students are expected to treat each other and staff with care, courtesy and consideration. They are taught to always try their very best at whatever they do and to value the progress they make as individuals. We value a community approach to education to ensure that there is a broad range of expertise within the school. This enables our students to be supported in all areas, so that they may strive to reach their full potential in school and in their future lives.

At The North School we recognise that the students are at the centre of the learning experience and that they all come with different needs and abilities, not to mention interests and strengths. Therefore, we continually review the curriculum diet available; to ensure that it best reflects the national picture and the needs of the students. This enables us to make the learning experience as skills based as possible with a broad range of subjects and an emphasis on personal achievement.

Working in partnerships with parents and the local community is important to us. Collaboration with parents to ensure that every student in our care reaches their full potential is highly valued. We encourage all parents to get involved in the life of the school. The well-established Parents’ Forum offers an excellent opportunity to influence the developments at The North School.

Our classroom practice and academic achievement is supported by a wide range of facilities that include a Basketball Academy, excellent sports facilities and clubs, a climbing wall and even a full working farm that has achieved great success at the Kent Show.

Part of the Swale Academies Trust, The North School recognises that people have different strengths and interests and aim to give individuals the opportunity to develop those further where possible. The School has a real community feel and really encourages its employees to be part of this community and the wider life of the school.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Jo Manning
  • Address:The North School, Essella Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8AL
  • Telephone: (01233) 614600
  • Email: joanne.manning@swale.at

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.