Temporary Teacher of Maths - maternity cover

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a temporary role, to start as soon as possible. for a period of up to two terms to cover a period of maternity leave.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team which continues to achieve excellent examination results. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate creativity as well as excellent subject knowledge and a commitment to developing and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

What the school offers its staff

• One of the lowest teaching time contact ratios in London, demonstrating that we have chosen to invest in our staff

• An understanding that work-life balance is important, including a commitment to staff wellbeing in our School Improvement Plan

• Structured and regular CPD sessions

• In addition to making allowances for staff to have cover for family events, we are piloting a whole school approach to flexible working which will be rolled out across the school in2025

• Home and Family weeks: termly non-meeting weeks throughout the year to support with reduced workload and staff wellbeing

• Beautiful school grounds, including staff terrace (in summer!)

• The possibility of flexible working contracts (37% of our staff are part-time)

• Regular wellbeing surveys and meetings; member of SLT with responsibility for staff wellbeing

• Employee Assistance: free 24-hour confidential counselling, help and information service

• Staff organised activities including a running club, yoga and Boxfit exercise sessions

• Cycle 2 work scheme

• Staff working in schools in Waltham Forest, regularly using computers, are eligible to apply for reimbursement towards some of the costs associated with eye tests and glasses

• Free on-site parking

• Free tea and coffee in the staff room

• Staff benefit from preferential admission criteria for their daughters

Further details about the role

Completed application forms should be returned as word documents [email protected]

Commitment to safeguarding

Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.