Jobs at the MMP



We are currently recruiting for the following vacancies - please see below for details. A full job description and information on the application procedure is given in the downloadable application pack for each post.

  • Cambridgeshire Further Maths Centre Project Co-ordinator (part-time: 0.4). Vacancy ref: LE03844

  • NRICH Secondary Teaching Associate. Vacancy ref: LE04006

Cambridgeshire Further Maths Centre Project Co-ordinator (part-time: 0.4)

Salary range: £34,793 - £44,074 p.a. pro rata (University of Cambridge Grade 9)

Closing date: 22nd September 2008

Vacancy ref: LE03844

The Millennium Mathematics Project, based at the University of Cambridge, is seeking a graduate in mathematics or a related subject with substantial secondary school teaching experience to take on the part-time (40%) role of Cambridgeshire Further Mathematics Centre Project Co-ordinator. The Centre provides teaching of AS and A2 Further Mathematics modules to pupils at schools in the Cambridgeshire region which for various reasons require support with Further Maths teaching.

This is an exciting and rewarding post with considerable potential for development. The role holder will be responsible for co-ordinating, planning and delivering the project, liaising very closely with local schools in which the project operates, teaching A-level Further Maths themselves and recruiting and managing additional tutors, organising study and enrichment day events, and promoting the further study of Maths and Further Maths to GCSE and post-16 students in the region. The post is based in Cambridge but involves some travel within the Cambridgeshire region.

The successful candidate will have experience of teaching Further Mathematics, excellent organisational and co-ordination skills, excellent communication skills, excellent IT skills, the ability to build and maintain good professional relationships, and will be a confident and enthusiastic teacher with a passion for the subject.

Because the post involves working with children appointment will be conditional on an enhanced CRB (police background) check revealing no bar to working with children or vulnerable adults. The starting date is as soon as possible after September 2008, or by January 2009. It may be possible to consider a secondment (provided that the secondment costs do not exceed the advertised salary scale). The post is offered for a fixed term until 31st July 2010, with the possibility of extension if further funding is secured.

How to apply: For full details, information on how to apply and a copy of the PD18 form to accompany your application, please download the application pack below. If you have difficulty downloading the document please contact us to request an application pack at mmp@maths.cam.ac.uk or by phone on 01223 766839 or 764777.

NRICH Secondary Teaching Associate

Salary range: £25,888 - £33,780 p.a. (Grade 7)

Closing date: 9am, Monday 6th October 2008

Vacancy ref: LE04006

The NRICH Project (part of the Millennium Mathematics Project), based at the University of Cambridge, is seeking a graduate in mathematics or a related subject with at least 3 years’ experience of teaching secondary mathematics to A-level to take up the post of NRICH Secondary Teaching Associate.

NRICH is a successful and vibrant project and you will be part of a small team committed to enriching the mathematical experiences of all learners through a focus on problem solving. You will assist in the production of rich problem-solving resources for the NRICH website (www.nrich.maths.org), with a particular focus on Key Stage 4, and will be expected to develop and deliver professional development courses for teachers and pupil workshops.

You will work closely with colleagues within the team and will care passionately about teaching and learning mathematics. You will be someone who is open to new ways of thinking and who relishes the challenge of developing new ideas. You will want to harness your classroom experience engaging learners in mathematics and will have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Because the post involves working with children the appointment will be conditional on an enhanced CRB (police background) check revealing no bar to working with children or vulnerable adults. Some travel to schools and other venues nationally will be required. The starting date is January 2009. The post is offered for a fixed term of one year in the first instance, with the possibility of extension subject to further funding to be secured.

How to apply: For full details, information on how to apply and a copy of the PD18 form to accompany your application, please download the application pack below. If you have difficulty downloading the document please contact us to request an application pack at mmp@maths.cam.ac.uk or by phone on 01223 766839 or 764777.

 

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