Job Description

About Us

The Forest School, Comptons Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5NT

Teacher of Mathematics

MPR/UPR

Required from September 2025 or sooner if available

The Forest School is a highly successful, friendly and dynamic 11-16 School, committed to achieving high standards and to developing the potential of all our students and staff. It is an exciting time in the history of the school as from September 2021 the school had its first co-educational intake and now has over 200 girls. Summer 2024 has seen our best Mathematics results for a number of years with 80% of our students achieving a grade 4 or above and 30% achieving a grade 7 or above. A key department in the school, the Mathematics department is central to the school's vision of success. This is evident in the recent refurbishment of 7 classrooms rooms as well as further redevelopment throughout the school. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional practitioner to join our highly successful Mathematics team.



Visits welcomed by appointment.



Please apply via the Joining The Family/Staff Vacancies page on our website:



www.theforestschool.com

Closing date: Monday 9

th

June 2025 (9.00am)

Interview date: Applicants may be invited to interview once their

application has been received.

Job Details

Salary: MPR/UPR

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Interviews:

Applicants may be invited to interview once their

application has been received.

What You Need to Succeed

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following;


Qualified Teacher Status the ability to motivate students and achieve excellent results excellent organisational and ICT skills very good subject knowledge including Further Mathematics the capacity to work collaboratively and lead people a passion for maths and the ability to inspire and share this with young people a commitment to developing in the role through proactive engagement with CPD and own learning

Applications will be considered from candidates with varying levels of experience.



If you are passionate about learning, determined to build relationships with young people, committed to working with the full range of students' needs and talents, and keen to work in a forward-looking school that will support you in your professional development, The Forest School would like to hear from you.

Further Information

The Forest School and West Sussex 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 an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Joining The Family/Staff Vacancies page on our website:



www.theforestschool.com



NOTE TO CANDIDATES: Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your application directly rather than through this site



Job Reference: SCHO00276