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Whitby School and Sixth Form

Whitby School and Sixth Form


Teacher of Mathematics


Location: Whitby School and Sixth Form
Contract: Permanent
Hours/ Working Pattern: 1.4 FTE available – full or part time/job share candidates will be considered. Please state your preference at the top of your supporting statement
Salary/ Hourly Rate: M1 - UPS3, £31,650 - £46,525 per annum FTE

Closing Date: 11:59pm Wednesday 30th June 2025
Interviews: Shortly after the closing date
Start Date: September 2025/ASAP/January 2026

This upper-end part-time role is perfect for those who want to free up an extra day each week for other responsibilities

About Us

Whitby School is a new school; an exciting development for the Whitby community. Our school will be a positive, warm, and welcoming school where pupils will aim to do their very best and take pride in their achievements. By constantly challenging our pupils to excel, we will nurture aspirations and strive to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in our young people.

We are looking for colleagues who will provide a creative, safe, and caring environment where every child is known and cared for as an individual. In this climate, every young person can thrive as they develop in personality, character and intellect and become a highly successful learner and individual.

Our opportunity

We are looking for Maths Teachers to join our team!

Our Maths Department is currently a team of 10 staff, you will be supported by our Head of Department and our Second in Maths. The team share a focus on giving pupils the best experience and outcomes. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and collaborative team.

Maths is a popular A-Level subject, every year we have students taking A levels in maths and Further maths and moving into maths related degree subjects. Our students are welcoming, friendly, and have high ambitions for life beyond Whitby School.

You will have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status at secondary level
  • Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
  • Experience as an expert classroom practitioner
  • Skills in supporting and coaching other professionals to develop their practice in teaching & learning

We can offer you

  • A supportive, collaborative team who openly share ideas and best practice
  • A school community that prides itself on engagement, generosity, dignity and inspiration
  • Access to Mental health and Wellbeing support services
  • Opportunities for CPD and career progression

We encourage applications from candidates who have a passion for supporting students in their education with individual needs and who wish to work in a setting which offers rewards and challenges, where no two days are the same.

Queries / School Visits

Informal chats about the role are welcomed. For queries or to arrange a call or visit please contact Chloe Bullen on 01609 536 964 or via chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk

Chloe has been engaged to support us with recruiting to this exciting opportunity.

Application Process

Job Description

PLEASE STATE AT THE TOP OF YOUR SUPPORTING STATEMENT YOUR WORKING PATTERN PREFERENCE.

Please complete the online NYC Jobs application form. If you experience any problems completing your application, or require any further information please email us at: chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk

We do not accept CVs.

Previously unsuccessful applicants from the last 6 months need not apply.

When applying please take into account the following:

Employment History

In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.

Suitable References

When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.

Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.

Supporting Information

The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Further information on how we process your data can be found here.

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