Teacher of Maths

Salary details: £ - £

Required for September 2023

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and innovative teacher of mathematics to join our experienced department to cover maternity leave. The school would welcome applications from NQTs as well as experienced teachers.

Highfields is a vibrant, popular school with approximately 1300 students, including 200 in our sixth form.  We are a spilt site school situated in Matlock, on the south eastern edge of the beautiful Peak District and within easy reach of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham. Our students are friendly and highly motivated. We were judged as a good school by Ofsted in May 2017 and are committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of our work.

We are at an exciting stage of our development and this is a great opportunity to make a strong contribution to the life of the school. Our core purpose is to be an inclusive, happy community that values every individual and inspires them to achieve their full potential.

We wish to appoint a talented colleague who:

• A strong background in Maths, ideally with experience of teaching to A level
• A passion for teaching, and a track record as a highly effective classroom practitioner
• The ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their best
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
• A commitment to professional development
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 

Please do not apply using The Derbyshire County Council Website

To apply online, please visit www.emet.uk.com/vacancies

On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Please ensure your completed application is returned no later than 12 noon on the Closing Date.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.