Would you be interested in working for a department who offer:

·         A recently updated KS3 and KS4 Scheme of Learning

·         High quality, well-structured lessons saved in a shared area for everyone to use

·         A weekly bulletin with key information shared and lessons for the week communicated for each year group

·         A tight behaviour policy with active support where needed

·         A centralised staff room and working area for the team?

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic temporary teacher of Maths to join an outstanding and high performing department.  The ideal candidate will already hold or be on track to attain QTS in the UK, already have some experience of teaching in the UK, and be someone with a passion for Maths who will inspire and engage our students. They will be keen to uphold our values and actively contribute to the further development of Maths in the school as part of a strong, successful and specialist team.

Situated on the coast in Lymington between the New Forest and the Solent, Priestlands’ headline GCSE Progress 8 score consistently places us among the top schools in Hampshire and the New Forest.  We are recognised for our excellent induction programme and support, therefore newly qualified and early career teachers are encouraged to submit an application, as well as experienced candidates.   

We will ensure the successful candidate has: ·    

-        Comprehensive induction including a dedicated mentor

·         Continuous professional learning, development and improvement

·         The opportunity to contribute to raising standards for all our students

Benefits of working at Priestlands  include:

·         An open professional culture and learning community

·         Professional development opportunities for all staff

·         Strong parental support for teachers

·         Opportunities to contribute to our wide ranging and popular extra-curricular and inter-House programmes of activities

·         Free on-site car park

·         Friendly and sociable colleagues

·         Enrolment in and generous contribution to the TPS pension scheme;

·         Eligible for reduced rate membership at NFDC leisure centres

·         Free and confidential Employee Assistance programme offering advice on a range of areas including well-being, housing and financial matters

·         Free eye sight test every 2 years

·         Affordable on-site canteen

If you are ambitious, committed and enthusiastic and can help us in our drive towards excellence, then we would like to hear from you.  If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.  We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Priestlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and you will be required to declare whether you have any criminal convictions.  Priestlands School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.