Maths Teacher

Rochester Grammar School are seeking a dynamic teacher of Maths to join their team of committed professionals to teach Years 7-13, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the Sixth Form.   The successful candidate will be a qualified Teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning, has a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills.  You will be an Outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for achievements and behaviour, to ensure that all of our children achieve their very best.  You will be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum and will contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools.  This post is suitable for an experienced teacher or ECT with a passion for Maths.  Experience of teaching the IB is not essential. Our Curriculum can be viewed here.

The Rochester Grammar School staff are dedicated to our ethos of “excellence for all” and we have the highest expectation for all our learners. We are a proud International Baccalaureate World School.  Our students study the IB Diploma at Sixth Form and go on to attend outstanding universities.

"What I enjoy most about the RGS Sixth Form is the support from the teachers and how passionate they are about their subjects". - Mabel, current sixth form student

Rochester Grammar School is a high-performing secondary which is part of the TSA Trust, a family of schools that work together to “improve the life chances”.  The school achieved the UNICEF Bronze Rights Respecting School Award in September 2021. RGS is a school where diversity is celebrated as we create a safe and inspiring place for children to learn, where their rights are respected and they are able to develop their talents and abilities to their full potential.

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:

1. Think about their Thinking
2. Be their Best self
3. 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

What our Trust will offer you:

• TSAT pay scales above national pay scales. 
• Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits
• Excellent CPD opportunities including our Early career, Middle and Senior Leadership programmes
• As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher 
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/ Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers. 
• Free parking in our secure staff car park
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff
• Refer a Friend incentive scheme

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. 

If you experience any issues in applying for this role via our careers site please click here to submit a application via Microsoft Forms.   

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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. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk