Second in Charge of Mathematics & Further Mathematics

Second-in-Charge of Mathematics and Further Mathematics

Required: September 2022

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: up to £50,935 based on skills and experience, TLR 3c (£1,500/annum)

London Academy of Excellence (LAE) is seeking to recruit an experienced teacher of A-level mathematics to join this ambitious, selective sixth form. LAE is in an Outstanding, heavily oversubscribed school located in the heart of Stratford, close to the Olympic Park and just two minutes from Stratford Station (zone 2/3), with excellent links to all parts of London.

LAE is the top ranked sixth form provider in England to offer a full A level curriculum, according to the Sunday Times Parent Power Survey 2022. The school is particularly proud of its success in helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain places at the finest universities in the UK and around the world. Over 1,200 of our alumni have progressed to Russell Group universities and over 120 to Oxford or Cambridge. 

The role

We seek a well-qualified and confident teacher of A-level mathematics to support the lead teacher of this large and successful department. In addition to teaching a slightly reduced timetable of mathematics and further mathematics, the successful candidate will line manage the Mathematician in Residence as well as lead on all extra-curricular aspects including the LAE Maths Scholar Programme, Maths Challenges, and preparation for university entrance exams. They will also have oversight of the department bulletin for students and delivery of half termly assessments.  This a rare and exciting opportunity to work alongside six highly skilled mathematicians in one of the country’s most successful A level departments. 

LAE can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with highly motivated students in one of the country’s leading sixth form schools.

• An intellectually stimulating working environment characterised by a culture of professional trust and collegiate working that promotes autonomy, innovation, and rigour.

• Access to an outstanding package of regular, high-quality continuous professional development and support.

• A modern and positive learning environment minutes from the Olympic Park and Stratford Station.

• Collaborative working with our world-class partner schools: Brighton College, Caterham School, Eton College, Forest School, Highgate School and UCS Hampstead.  

• A package of employee benefits including access to a Cycle Scheme, Tech Scheme, and discounted local gym memberships; a commitment to flexible working; longer school holidays including an extended summer break. 

LAE is a diverse and inclusive school, committed to supporting staff and students to be themselves and succeed on merit.   

How to apply?

Please submit a concise supporting statement that addresses the demands of the job description and person specification via the TES website no later than 9.00 am on Monday 21 February 2022. Supporting documents can be emailed to HR@lae.ac.uk.

LAE reserves the right to appoint ahead of the deadline. For more information, please contact James Kane, Assistant Head by emailing james.kane@lae.ac.uk. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.