TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS

This position is fixed term in the first instance, and available from January 2025 to the end of June 2025.

A qualified Teacher of mathematics is required by the College on a full or part-time basis, from January 2025 to join its successful and well-regarded Mathematics department.

Mathematics is taught to all pupils in S1 to S4 with classes organised into ability sets throughout. The department has outstanding results at all levels of Mathematics, pupils can also undertake Applications of Mathematics, iGCSE Mathematics, and Advanced Highers in Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Mathematics of Mechanics.

The College and Department are both committed to providing professional learning opportunities for all staff and a full programme of support is available. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development of Mathematics at the College through an ability to undertake successfully the following tasks:

• To teach a full range of classes;
• To create an effective teaching and learning environment which offers support and encouragement to pupils;
• To maintain appropriate records of pupil performance and assessment;
• To assist with curricular developments;
• To share responsibility with all colleagues for the maintenance of good discipline, behaviour and conduct amongst pupils;
• To show commitment and enthusiasm in working as part of the departmental team;
• To contribute to the department's co-/super-curricular programme or whole school co-curricular programme.

Our Values and Approach

At Robert Gordon’s College we believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our community. We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the professional qualifications and experience. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day as we strive to ensure our staff and pupils all feel equally valued and important.

The Salary will be based on the national SNCT scale, together with the Robert Gordon’s Allowance above SNCT scale. Candidates will be expected to be willing to actively participate in the College’s vibrant co-curricular programme. The College provides excellent professional development opportunities and supports staff who want to pursue ongoing training or qualifications.

Robert Gordon’s College offers a broad range of benefits in addition to the salary you will receive. These benefits are non-contractual and may be changed by the College. Currently, the benefits provided to employees include:

• Membership of the Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme, or access to an optional parallel pension scheme;
• Generous staff fee discount (after one year’s service);
• Life Insurance and Group Personal Accident Insurance;
• Access to a third party cashback and discount site via RGC email addresses;
• Preferential parking rates at the Bon Accord Centre car parks;
• Family friendly leave above statutory requirements. This includes maternity, paternity & adoption leave, and time off for dependents;
• Financial contribution toward the cost of buying prescription eyewear required for work;
• A Bike to Work scheme;
• A grant towards the cost of buying a computer;
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

This post is subject to the safe recruitment process required by the regulatory bodies associated with the services operated at Robert Gordon’s College, including a PVG check. Candidates must be registered or eligible for registration with the GTCS.

The closing date for this post is Tuesday 3rd of December, 2024 with the intention to interview candidates at the end of the following week.