Teacher of Mathematics

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly effective and inspirational Teacher of Mathematics to join our vibrant and supportive team at John Hanson Community School. We are a successful, oversubscribed 11–16 community school, rated Good by Ofsted (March 2024).

Our vision is to inspire and empower our students, within a culture of care and belonging, to embrace opportunities to learn, succeed, and become the best versions of themselves. his is underpinned by our strapline: Inspire. Care. Succeed.

“A very happy and inclusive school because staff have successfully created a caring and aspirational culture. They share a genuine belief that all pupils can fulfil their potential.” — (Ofsted March 2024)

“The school is very mindful of staff workload and of creating a positive and supportive working environment which puts pupils first. Staff recognise this and are proud to work at the school.” — (Ofsted March 2024)

We strongly encourage informal visits and conversations with our Senior Leadership Team. If you would like to arrange this, please email: recruit@jhanson.hants.sch.uk.

Personal attributes

We are looking for a teacher who has excellent subject knowledge, a passion for learning, and the ability to engage and enthuse students to reach their academic and personal potential. In return, we offer a dynamic working environment where every member of our community is valued, and professional development is actively supported.

The successful candidate will:

· Be passionate about teaching mathematics at Key Stages 3 and 4.

· Have strong subject knowledge (we teach Edexcel at GCSE).

· Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of all students.

· Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a vibrant and supportive team.

· Embrace wider school life and foster a sense of belonging for all.

We Offer

A highly supportive, professional environment focused on developing a love of learning.
A well-established coaching system using IRIS Connect and BlueSky for professional growth.
Opportunities for leadership development and progression.
A committed team of enthusiastic teachers, leaders, and support staff.
Strong support for well-being, including trained Mental Health First Aiders, a Staff Well-being Action Group (SWAGs), and Mental Health Leads.
Confidential support through life events such as pregnancy, maternity, menopause, and diversity and inclusion needs.
A successful ECT induction programme in partnership with HISP Teaching Hub.

Salary and benefits

Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range/Suitable for ECTs

Permanent full time but part time considered

£3,000 recruitment incentive available for the right candidate

Location

John Hanson Community School
Floral Way
Andover
South East
SP10 3PB

Supporting documents

Deadline and start date

Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Wednesday 14th May 2025

Interviews will be held on: Friday 16th May 2025

Starting Date: September 2025

We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates before the closing date/scheduled interviews where applicable.

Equal opportunities

John Hanson Community School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

John Hanson Community School is an equal opportunities employer, and no candidate will be disadvantaged because of race, gender, sexuality, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All shortlisting exercises are completed by evaluating a candidate’s suitability in terms of the person specification and job description for the role in question.

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