Teacher of Maths approximately 0.6 - 1.0 FTE

Salary: MPS / UPS

Required From September 2025

It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to fulfil the following criteria:

Qualifications / Ability and Experience:

• QTS and a good honours degree in a related subject (ECTs are welcome)
• Ability to teach GCSE Maths, and ideally A level Maths and A level Statistics

Relationships:

• A commitment to students as individuals

• A sensitive attitude to students of all abilities and ages and the ability to differentiate teaching to meet the needs of the most able and those with Special Educational Needs

• An ability to create a stimulating and challenging learning environment for students

• A recognition of the importance of partnership with parents

• A supportive and cooperative approach to colleagues

Personal Characteristics:

• A commitment to the AGS ethos

• A commitment to safeguarding children's well-being and to working within professional boundaries

• A willingness to continue learning and developing as a teacher

• A reflective approach to their own practice and to the overall performance of the department

• Hard working and adaptable

• Happy to work independently or in collaboration

• Able to carry initiatives through to their conclusion

• Friendly and approachable

• Emotionally and self-aware

• Well organised and able to meet deadlines

• Demonstrate a passion for the subject and an ability to enthuse students of all ages

• A commitment to playing a part in the wider life of the school

The Department:

Members of the department teach across the Y7-Y13 age range. For full up-to-date details about the curriculum content, please visit the school website http://www.alcestergs.co.uk and follow the “Subjects” link to Mathematics.

In KS4 lessons we follow the Pearson (Edexcel) specification. 

At KS5 we offer three Mathematics options:

• Pearson A level Mathematics

• Pearson A level Statistics

• MEI (OCR) Further Mathematics 

A Level teaching is central to the job as typically over 300 students are taking one of our A Level courses. We have a strong record of success with a significant number of our students going on to study our subject at universities including Cambridge and Warwick.

The Mathematics department is a thriving and happy team and the successful applicant will be well supported throughout their time here.  Weekly meetings and a departmental bulletin help keep communication efficient. 

Extra-curricular opportunities

Each year students throughout the school have the opportunity to participate in one of the UK Mathematical Challenges. Students regularly qualify for all three levels of the follow-on Olympiad competitions, and also take part in the Senior and Junior Team Maths Challenges.  We run a variety of trips within the Mathematics department, including a data handling trip to Drayton Manor for year 9; Maths ‘Inspiration’ and Maths & Beyond lectures  (Year 10/11);  Maths in Action Days (Years 12 /13)

The extracurricular clubs on offer in Maths are Omega club where KS3 students learn and play strategy games. There is also the KS5 MathsSoc for our A level students who are interested in discussing more complex and intriguing problems and a chess club for Years 9-13.  We are always looking for new opportunities to enrich the student experience.

In return, we will offer you:

• A high quality and bespoke CPD programme designed to enhance your skills and knowledge to support your professional development

• Two-week half-term break in October

• Enthusiastic students with a love of learning and, who want to succeed

• A culture of professional autonomy and a supportive staff - you join a real 'AGS Family' 

• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme 

• Free on-site parking

• On-site catering at affordable prices

• Free on-site gym

• Multi-faith prayer room

• Convenient location in South Warwickshire with superb amenities and eminently affordable housing 

You can find out more about us from our website and we would be delighted to show you around our school. If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to visit us .  Please contact r.thorpe@alcestergs.com

Alcester Grammar 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 and to undergo appropriate pre-employment vetting checks, including a satisfactory Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check.  

Alcester Grammar School is committed to developing a culture of inclusion in our school for the benefit of all staff, pupils and governors.  We believe that all staff should thrive irrespective of race, religious beliefs, disability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation.  We recognise and respect values and differences and we work to remove any barriers which inhibit the development of people, including recruitment and retention.