Teacher of Maths - Temporary Position

TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS (FULL OR PART TIME) - Temporary Position with one month's notice 

Reports to: Head of Mathematics

Location: Senior School

Start date: September 2020

Salary: Competitive salary up to UPS3 + £2.5K lump sum payment (subject to tax and NI) paid upon commencement of the role

Overall job purpose

To work as part of a successful and committed Mathematics team, teaching Mathematics from Year 7 through to GCSE and Sixth Form. 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Educated to Bachelor’s degree level (or international equivalent) at a minimum in the subject or closely related subjects.

• A teaching qualification relevant to the subject and stage is preferred but not essential.

• Experience of teaching the subject at the relevant stage is preferred but not essential; applications from NQTs are welcome.

• Strong IT skills are preferred; good IT skills are essential.

• Fluent in both verbal and written English.

Person Specification

• Demonstrates consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct

• Demonstrates the ability to engage and enthuse pupils in the subject

• Develops good relationships

• Demonstrates empathy with students, parents and colleagues

• Committed to promoting the wellbeing of students 

Teacher Standards

Teachers at The Abbey are expected to adhere to the Teachers’ Standards as detailed by the Department for Education; these cover teaching as well as personal and professional conduct and can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teachers-standards. 

The Role and the Department

The department’s scheme of work and teaching activities are constantly evolving and the successful applicant should be keen to become involved in this process. S/he should be prepared to contribute to developing resources and setting tests and examinations. In addition to enabling girls to achieve their mathematical potential, s/he should also be willing to encourage pupils’ interest in mathematics outside the classroom by helping with activities such as National Mathematics Challenges, trips to local lectures, cross curricular events and clubs. At present the Mathematics department comprises fourteen members of staff, some having other roles of responsibility in the school, who work closely together and share the teaching throughout the Senior School.

There is a consistently high uptake for the subject in the Sixth Form, with over 100 students following mathematics courses beyond GCSE and a thriving Further Mathematics group in each Sixth Form cohort.  Public examination results are very good with an annual average of 93% of candidates being awarded grades A* ̶  B at A level. In the Sixth Form, students follow the OCR A specification and every year there is a separate group working towards Further Mathematics OCR B qualifications. An increasing number of girls are choosing to go on to read Mathematics or a Mathematics related course at university. The Abbey School became an International Baccalaureate World School in 2008 and, following exceptional results in every cohort since then, Sixth Form students are following courses in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (Higher Level and Standard Level) and Mathematics Applications and Interpretations (Standard Level).

Over 89% of all GCSE Mathematics entries are awarded grades 9, 8, 7. Currently students are all prepared for the higher tier, reformed Edexcel International GCSE A (9 – 1) specifications, taken at the end of year 11. Year 7 pupils are taught Mathematics in mixed ability forms with the classes taught in sets from year 8.

All staff in the department are actively involved in developing teaching and learning resources and activities to enhance the problem-solving skills of our students. The department’s aim is to develop the confidence of each individual girl, whatever her ability, and to stimulate enjoyment and challenge for all pupils. Mathematics enrichment events and a biennial Puzzle Day allow younger girls to develop their problem-solving skills further. The department enters girls for the National Mathematics Challenge events and regularly sends teams to the National Team Challenge events. 

Each room in the suite of rooms used by the Mathematics department has a SMART LightRaise interactive projector. The department uses ICT extensively for administration and the ways in which ICT is incorporated into its mathematics teaching is continually evolving. The Department has its own bank of 30 laptops and there is ready access to three computer rooms equipped for full classes.

All staff are either Form Tutors or Assistant Form Tutors and are expected to take part in the pastoral care of the pupils and to be involved in extra-curricular activity.  They undertake various supervision duties according to a rota. The post-holder may also be required to carry out other duties appropriate to the post, as agreed and arranged by the school.

Safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities

The Abbey School aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of qualifications and abilities, talent, personal qualities, skills and potential.  The Abbey School welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and personal circumstances.  A detailed Equal Opportunities policy is available on request.

To find out more about our lively and well-resourced school and for a full job description please visit our website www.theabbey.co.uk on the work for us tab.

Interviews will only be arranged following our receipt of a completed application form.

Please apply via the Abbey Careers Portal completing an online application form, uploading your CV and covering letter

Closing Date for Applications:  Midday, 22 June 2020, however, early application is encouraged as we may interview before the closing date.