Situated on the beautiful Moray Coast in the North of Scotland, Gordonstoun is widely recognised as the world leader in character education.We have a co-educational community of over 500 students aged from 6-18, who are predominantly full boarding and are drawn from over 40 countries. We are looking for an inspirational Head of Mathematics to lead this thriving department from September 2025.You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about working with students who are eager to learn and challenge themselves.A level mathematics and further mathematics are popular choices for students and a number go on to study mathematics or closely related degrees at university.Gordonstoun encourages all staff to engage in our wonderfully broad programme, and we are seeking someone who is keen to play an active role in boarding school life, whether in the classroom, on the sports field, in the mountains or in the middle of the Moray Firth.All candidates should be registered or eligible for registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, as this is a condition of employment.Gordonstoun is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised and under-represented groups.Benefits of working at GordonstounStaff fee remission for children in the school in accordance with the staff fee and admissions policies.Free meals during term time.Free use of sports facilities.Free yoga classes.Free parking on school campus and cycle to work scheme.Free access to an employee assistance programme for services such as counselling and legal advice.If you’re excited to learn more, please email our recruitment department at recruitment@gordonstoun.org.uk or contact us on (01343) 837831.The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 22 January 2025 at 9am for a September 2025 start.About the SchoolGordonstoun is one of the UK’s top independent schools for boarding and day pupils aged 4 ½ to 18.Gordonstoun has been the world leader in character education for over 80 years and was the birthplace of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.At Gordonstoun, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too.It is a belief that’s served both us and our students well for over 80 years and that has made Gordonstoun the world leader in character education. Our curriculum, which is unrivaled in breadth, helps every child to achieve their full potential.
**Skills Required**
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in all MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise and teach groups of students at all levels of ability.
• Ability to motivate students and improve attainment.
• Ability to employ appropriate differentiation.
• Ability to lead, motivate, challenge and inspire staff.
• Ability to initiate and successfully implement change.
• Conscientious and diligent, with excellent attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic, diplomatic and calm under pressure.
• A proven track record of strong working relationships with students, colleagues and customers.
• A positive and proactive attitude to manage a high volume of work.
• Flexible, with a can-do attitude.
• Someone who creates a positive and cooperative working environment.
• A commitment to Gordonstoun’s unique educational ethos.
• A commitment to doing the best for students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Specific qualifications or skills relating to one or more areas of the broader activity programme.
• Hold people to account for delegated responsibilities.
**Qualifications Required**
• Experience of teaching mathematics up to GCSE and A level (or equivalent) in a secondary school.
• Experience of leading staff teams to create, develop and apply vision.
• Good first degree in mathematics or closely related discipline.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education or equivalent in secondary education.
• Meets requirements to register with the GTCS.
• Experience of teaching A level Further Mathematics.
• Experience of preparing students for Oxbridge entrance.
• Experience of leading performance management and continuing professional development.
• Further qualifications
• Already registered with the GTCS.
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