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Vacancies
To apply for any current vacancy, please complete both the EMS Employment Application Form and the EMS Personal Details Form and email them to jobs@exeterms.ac.uk.
Freelance Fundraiser
Salary: £225 – £300 per day, depending on experience
Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives? Do you want to support us to have a greater impact for more students? Are you an experienced and successful fundraiser? Do you have up to a day a week available?
We are looking for a proactive, driven and expert fundraiser to implement our school’s fundraising strategy.
We’re looking for someone who is…
- A successful fundraiser with a demonstrable track record
- Effective when working independently
- A clear communicator
- Organised and thorough
- Able to develop systems and processes for fundraising
- Able to work collaboratively with school staff
What you’ll be doing…
- Researching and engaging with prospects
- Writing applications and proposals
- Maintaining accurate records
- Advising school staff
- Building a strong foundation on which to develop fundraising long term
In return you’ll get…
- To work with a committed, positive, values-led team
- To have a positive impact on the education opportunities of young people
- Experience working with a top-performing 6th form school.
Exeter Maths School has a mission to raise the aspirations and achievements of mathematically able young people In the South West of England. We do this through extensive outreach programmes and by providing a bespoke 6th form education for those with an aptitude and enthusiasm for mathematics. Students attend from right across the South West of England and thrive studying alongside like-minded peers, supported by exceptional teachers. We are committed to widening participation in the mathematical sciences so that young people of all backgrounds have the opportunity to benefit from the joy, security and social mobility associated with a career in STEM.
Our enriched curriculum, wide ranging outreach and need to provide affordable boarding space, all costs money and to be able to sustain and grow our current work, we need to raise additional funds. Our staff do not have the expertise or time to fundraise – we need your help.
We are seeking a fundraiser to commit one day a week to developing and implementing our fundraising strategy. After two months we will review the level of work required to sustain the fundraising work. We welcome interest from those who are able to commit to working with the school for up to a year and would be especially keen to hear from those with experience of setting up a fundraising programme from scratch.
Initially you will meet with school staff to ensure you thoroughly understand our unique school and to review the work already completed by the school. You will then follow and create new leads, research prospects and make initial contact with potential donors. You will use and develop systems for tracking fundraising activities, advising the school staff on best practice.
Our first and most urgent priority is to secure the remaining £250K needed to purchase a new boarding building; we’ve secured over £750K of which £500K is pledged with the condition of matched funding. Once this is in place, our priority is to secure medium and long term funding for the school’s outreach and enrichment activities.
To apply for this role, please send a CV and an expression of interest, which makes clear the reason you are interested in the role, how your experience and skills equip you to be successful in the role and what your approach will be if selected, to headteacher@exeterms.ac.uk.
JOB DESCRIPTION for FREELANCE FUNDRAISER
If you would like the opportunity to discuss this post, please get in touch by either calling 01392 429020 and asking to speak to Kerry or emailing headteacher@exeterms.ac.uk. We’d love to hear from you! The school will be closed between the 23rd and 31st May.
Application deadline: expressions of interest by Thursday 2nd July.
Online Axiom Maths Circles Mentors
Payment: £45 per week
- Do you want to share your passion for Maths?
- Do you want to make a difference to students in the South-West?
- Are you looking for a role to fit around your other commitments, ie university studies?
- Would a role that you can do from anywhere in the UK (or possibly further afield) suit you?
EMS, as a delivery partner of Axiom Maths Circles, is seeking passionate and dedicated mentors to support and develop the mathematical thinking and curiosity of high-attaining Year 7-11 students through our exciting online enrichment programme.
Axiom is a charity dedicated to supporting students from all backgrounds to achieve mathematical excellence, so that they go on to have a greater and richer range of future personal, employment and economic choices. In an Axiom Maths Circle, a small group of students meets weekly (online) with a mentor to grapple with intriguing questions, to discover and explore exciting ideas, and to learn to think like advanced mathematicians.
Find out more at axiommaths.com
We’re looking for people who have strong mathematical knowledge, for example a degree in Maths or the mathematical sciences and/or excellent A-level Maths/Further Maths results.
You should be:
- passionate about Maths
- comfortable working online
- organised and efficient
- pro-active
- flexible
- keen to make a difference to young people
- available weekly for approx 3-4 hours (sessions run from 1630-1730 every week, followed by a 30 minute debrief which all mentors must attend; there’s also prep work in addition which you can do in your own time)
Prior experience is beneficial but far from mandatory as full training will be given. A passion for Maths is the key. Please note that all training takes place online so there is no commitment to attend in Exeter.
We have a number of mentor vacancies each year with the main starting points being in September and January each year.
If you’re interested, please complete our Expression of Interest Form and we’ll contact you to let you know when the main application window opens (usually in the Summer term).
EMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS checks, together with the receipt of references.
If you have any queries, please email events@exeterms.ac.uk
Additional Information for Applicants
Current Staff Reviews
The following quotes are taken from our annual staff survey.
The most accepting place I have ever worked in and a real feeling of being valued.
Line Managers
“My manager is perfect. The exactly correct balance of leaving me to get on with it and supporting/challenging when required.”
“My manager is absolutely brilliant. I feel really supported in my job, and I can trust that I will be pulled up when I make mistakes and helped to learn from them. Can not emphasise enough how amazing my line manager is.”
“My manager is always looking for new ways of delivering topics and regularly facilitates the sharing of ideas within the department.”
“My line manager is the best one I have ever had and I appreciate all their efforts to support me.”
“[My manager is] extremely encouraging (but in a way that is based in fact and I know isn’t empty words), has good ideas, encourages me to try new things and has offered to be a listening ear at any time I need it. “
“Frequent check-ins, meetings, and feedback allows me to progress well in my role. Feedback is always constructive and improvements clearly pinpointed. It is always given in a positive, non-critical way.”
Colleagues
“The teaching team is the most supportive and compassionate team I have ever worked with.”
“My co-workers are fantastic! They are really supportive and I never feel as if anything is too small to ask about. They have made learning about my job a very positive experience. I like the fact that I not only have links with those I directly work with in the pastoral team, but I have met others from across the school through mental health check-ins, progress meetings, and having a peer support buddy.”
“My colleagues are amazing and we always come together when things are tough.”
“Having supportive colleagues is one of the best features of working at EMS. They inspire me to try new and better ways of doing things.
“I think the cooperative spirit of the staff here is one of the key strengths of the school.”
Training and Development
“I have been granted opportunities to do teacher outreach and work with U-maths. This has helped me develop.”
“I have been given many opportunities to complete courses and CPD since starting in my role.”
“I feel confident the school will support me in undertaking any learning and development I will need.”
“I have been provided with so many appropriate training and development opportunities.”
Fairness and Inclusion
“EMS feels like a very safe environment for me from both staff and students and I try my best to also give back to that.”
“EMS is a very inclusive school and all staff are valued for their contribution.”
“Feedback is always constructive, and I feel valued and respected. I am free to make decisions that I feel are appropriate at that moment in time, within the schools policies, and that my ability to make the right decision is valued.”
“I think we tend to be aware of our colleagues’ strengths and weaknesses, and in my experience this is played out by highly valuing their strengths and offering support in areas of weakness.”
Teachers' Contracted Working Days
As a 6th form our contracts are not typical school contracts. As such you have an entitlement to 40 days (8 weeks) of holiday each year plus bank holidays, all of which are taken outside of term time. In addition, we have a shut down period at Christmas which is not taken from your holiday allowance.
When you work Saturdays, you receive an additional day of holiday in lieu of the time you are in school. For a full-time teacher this tends to be 5 days / 1 week (pro rata for part time).
Our term times are similar to Exeter College: we normally break up for school holidays about 5 to 10 days into July and return to school on A-level results day (mid-August).
In the summer, teachers will always have at least 3 consecutive weeks of leave, but there are often more weeks available. At Easter, all teachers will have at least 1 week of leave and may be required to work for two or three days for outreach activities. We have also, for example held admissions interviews in February half term, requiring teachers to attend for up to two days.
We don’t tend to ask teachers to attend site during non-term time unless there is a specific reason such as training, outreach, or admissions events. These are planned at the start of the academic year, enabling teachers to plan their holiday time with certainty.
The table below is indicative of the how holidays may be taken by a full-time teacher who has worked for five Saturdays. The total number of discretionary days leave may vary, for example, depending on when bank holidays fall over the Christmas period.
| Time of year | Length of holiday | Days of Annual Leave | Bank Holidays /discretionary |
|---|---|---|---|
| October half term | 1 week | 5 | 0 |
| Christmas | 2 weeks | 0 | 10 |
| February | 1 week | 5 | 0 |
| Easter | 1.6 weeks | 6 | 2 |
| May Day | 1 day | 0 | 1 |
| May Half term | 1 week | 4 | 1 |
| Summer Leave | 5 weeks | 25 | 0 |
| August Bank Holiday | 1 day | 0 | 1 |
| Total days leave | 60 days | 45 | 15 |
Working Hours for Non-Teaching Staff
The non-teaching roles vary greatly, some staff have term-time only contracts whilst others are employed for the full year. Some work “normal” office hours and others overnight. The information in this section is based on a full time member of staff who works for the full year, the principles are consistent with other roles but precise details will vary.
Full time is 37 hours a week.
The main school building is open between 0800 and 1800 on most week days and typically working hours fall between 0830 and 1800. Notable exceptions are boarding staff who work evenings and overnight and outreach staff who sometimes need to work on Saturdays to support events.
Annual leave is for 25 days a year plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days. The school has period of time over Christmas during which it is closed, this may vary each year but it is typically for two weeks. All staff take holiday during the shutdown period but this is not taken from their annual leave, in effect adding to their overall holiday allowance. The real beauty of this is that with every member of staff on holiday, you won’t return in the New Year to an enormous string of emails and messages!
Non-teaching staff are expected to take their annual leave when students are on school holidays. In exceptional circumstances exceptions will be made but taking leave during the term time is not the norm.
Employee Benefits
Employee Assist Programme (EAP)
All EMS employees have access to a range of resources and support through the Health Assured EAP. The programme includes:
- Free 24/7 counselling, legal and information line
- Critical incident advice & telephone support
- Online health portal & access to the My healthy Advantage app
Exeter College Facilities
Our staff and students have access to the facilities at Exeter College including HR support and Gym membership (for a small fee).
Light Refreshments
It’s a small gesture of our appreciation for your work that we provide tea, coffee and milk for staff and no charge. We hope it makes your day a little easier.
Pensions
Teachers are entitled to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme: Teachers’ Pensions
Non-teaching staff are entitled to join the Local Government Pension Scheme: LGPS member site
Small Team with Big Support
The staff team is truly fantastic, welcoming, helpful and kind. It’s one of the very best things about working here (the students being the other). It’s not possible to overstate just how supportive they are – if you’re having a tough day someone will pick you up, if you’ve had a brilliant success, your colleagues will celebrate with you.
Vivup Benefits Scheme
This scheme offers EMS staff a range of lifestyle savings vouchers from retailers, typically giving up to 5% off a purchase. It also gives access to Salary Sacrifice benefits which include:
- Cycle to Work
- Home and Electronics
- Gym Membership
- Car Leasing
- Travel and Leisure
EMS Salary Scales
Teacher Salary Scale
| Pay point | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| EMS T1 | £31,265 |
| EMS T2 | £33,079 |
| EMS T3 | £35,266 |
| EMS T4 | £36,789 |
| EMS T5 | £39,254 |
| EMS T6 | £41,498 |
| EMS T7 | £43,523 |
| EMS T8 | £45,094 |
| EMS T9 | £46,369 |
Teacher Responsibility Points
| Pay point | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| Point 1 | £1,185 |
| Point 2 | £2,370 |
| Point 3 | £3,554 |
Support Staff Salary Scale
| Band 4 | EMS S13 | £24,484.00 |
| EMS S14 | £25,041.00 | |
| EMS S15 | £26,124.00 | |
| Band 5 | EMS S16 | £26,806.00 |
| EMS S17 | £27,700.00 | |
| EMS S18 | £29,104.00 | |
| Band 6 | EMS S19 | £29,470.00 |
| EMS S20 | £30,635.00 | |
| EMS S21 | £31,912.00 | |
| Band 7 | EMS 522 | £32,125.00 |
| EMS S23 | £33,206.00 | |
| EMS S24 | £34,208.00 | |
| Band 8 | EMS S25 | £35,296.00 |
| EMS S26 | £36,293.00 | |
| EMS 527 | £37,416.00 | |
| Band 9 | EMS S28 | £38,862.00 |
| EMS S29 | £40,348.00 | |
| EMS 530 | £41,721.00 | |
| Band 10 | EMS 531 | £43,646.00 |
| EMS S32 | £45,518.00 | |
| EMS S33 | £47,387.00 | |
| EMS S34 | £49,883.00 |
