Second in Charge of Maths

We are seeking to appoint a qualified Teacher of Maths who would be Second In Charge of the Maths department at  The Rochester Grammar School . You will be joining a team of committed professionals to teach Years 7-13, including the International Baccalaureate.  The school has a range of Maths teaching opportunities for the right candidate. This post is suitable for an experienced teacher or NQT with a passion for Maths.

The Rochester Grammar School is the best school in Medway for progress

The Rochester Grammar School is part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust and is not only a school with outstanding outcomes but also has a rich history and inspiring reputation as one of the country's leading state Grammar Schools. 

The RGS is consistently ranked amongst the best state schools in the country and is an International Baccalaureate diploma school.  It was awarded National Teaching School status in March 2012. Teaching at RGS is an inspiring and rewarding experience.

What you will need to succeed:

• Be a qualified Maths teacher
• Passionate about teaching and learning and have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills
• Be committed to developing International Mindedness
• Good or Outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour 
• Be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum
• High expectations for yourself and the children to ensure that all of our children achieve their very best
• You will be dedicated to ensure that all of our children achieve their very best
• An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities  
• Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools.

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The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

• Think about their Thinking
• Be their Best self
• Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

Click Here To view our Trust video to gain an insight into The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

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What our Trust will offer you:

• Minimum starting salary £27,186 for all NQTs
• Revised Teacher Payscale to retain and reward excellent teachers
• The opportunity to work with happy and well behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos. 
• Vast support network from senior leaders and other teachers within the school and our Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits.
• Regular opportunities to meet and share best practice with the relevant year group teachers of the other secondary schools within our trust
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice
• Excellent CPD opportunities including our Early career, Middle and Senior Leadership programmes
• As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Charted Teacher 
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas
• Free parking in our staff carpark

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What you need to do now:

If you are interested in joining our team of ambitious and dynamic teachers alongside a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal conversation about this role  please contact Ruth Rivers via email – r.rivers@tsatrust.org.uk . 

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.