General Cover, Maths Class Teacher - Cornwall Secondary

5th January start
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago
Expiring 3rd April
Cornwall
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We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Maths Teacher to join a secondary school in Falmouth from January. This is a long-term role, suitable for a qualified teacher with strong Maths subject knowledge. Role details: Teaching Maths across KS3 and KS4 Full-time, long-term position starting January Planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons Supporting students to achieve positive outcomes Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching experience Strong subject knowledge in Maths Ability to manage the classroom effectively Enhanced DBS on the update service If you’re interested or would like more information, please get in touch.
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This welcoming, inclusive, and successful school serves approximately 980 students, including a growing Sixth Form. At this institution, there is a strong emphasis on diligence and commitment to learning from everyone. The school fosters a passion for learning, a thirst for knowledge, and the courage to embrace all challenges with determination. A true sense of belonging is cultivated, with the community often described as a close-knit ‘Falmouth Family’. The school's vision is that every individual deserves to be part of an exceptional environment and to achieve extraordinary success. The school is proud to be part of a diverse Multi-Academy Trust, which includes several secondary and primary schools, as well as a Teaching School Hub. The Trust’s mission is to "provide an outstanding education for our communities, where everyone succeeds". Staff and students are placed at the centre of everything, fostering a strong team spirit within this highly successful school. This organisation is dedicated to creating a positive, supportive environment that encourages both personal and academic growth for all members of the school community.

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Generally schools prefer teachers and TAs who are familiar with the UK Curriculum, but this can vary. We'd be happy to speak to you about your experience, and find out if we'd be able to help you find a role.

Vetting

What documents will I need to provide?

We'll need evidence of your identity, right to work and teaching qualifaction. In addition, we'll need an enhanced DBS certificate and references from two recent previous employers.

Can you apply for a DBS for me?

Yes. If you need a DBS or your DBS needs updating we can apply for one fore you. The cost of a DBS is £47.20 which we will reimburse once you have worked 10 days through Zen.

I don't have my documents right now. Can I still sign up?

Yes! You can sign up now and let us know what work you're looking for. You can return at any time to finish your profile and start getting bookings.

I don't have recent references, can I still sign up?

You can definitely still sign up! Once you've uploaded your CV, we'll be able to look at your experience, and help you figure out who would be best placed to act as your referees.

Roles

What roles do you cover?

We help Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Cover Supervisors find work. We work with all types of schools and help with short-term, long-term and permanent roles. Many of our long-term roles convert to permanent roles. We make it far easier than a traditional agency for teachers to convert temporary positions into permanent ones.

What areas do you cover?

We work with over 400 schools in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

How much work is there?

Generally speaking, we have consistently high demand for daily supply teachers in Greater London, Manchester Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. Teaching assistant work is generally higher for long-term roles rather than daily supply cover.

Do you have primary, secondary or nursery jobs?

Yes. We can help with daily supply and long-term jobs in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. We don't typically have jobs in further education or college.

Do you have work for cover supervisors, invigilators, or school administrators?

While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

We cover all subjects taught in primary and secondary schools - if you're not sure if we can help you with what you're looking for, please register and arrange to speak to a member of our Teacher Success team.

Do you do school admin jobs?

If you're looking for teaching or teaching assistant roles, and would also be interested in admin roles, it's worth letting us know. If you're only looking for admin roles, we might not be the place for you, as this isn't what we specialise in.

General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

What roles do you cover?

Start a conversation on chat or email support@zeneducate.com and our friendly team will get back to you shortly.