Mathematics Teacher

Job Description: Teacher of Mathematics 

Reports to: Head of Mathematics 

Salary/Grade: NQT/ MPS/ UPS 

Hours: Full time or Part time  

Contract: Maternity Cover (Fixed term contract) 

Closing date: 09.00am, Wednesday 12 May 2021

Interviews: tbc

Start Date: 1 September 2021

Core Purpose  

Under the co-ordination and direction of the Line Manager, to contribute to the teaching and other work of the Mathematics Department.  

Relationships 

The post holder:-  

is ultimately responsible to Headteacher in all matters and through the appropriate Head of Department and Year Progress Leader for academic and pastoral matters within a given tutor team;  

interacts on a professional level with colleagues and seeks to establish and maintain productive relationships with them in order to promote mutual understanding of the subjects in the school curriculum and cross-curricular links, encouraging development and improving the quality of teaching and learning in the School.  

Key Tasks 

To teach Mathematics and, if necessary, subsidiary subjects for which qualified to teach, and to participate in the development of appropriate syllabuses, materials and schemes of work in these subject areas, attending team meetings as necessary.  

To control and oversee the use of and storage of books, stationery, sporting equipment and other teaching materials related to their teaching and ensuring that relevant Health and Safety Regulations are observed.  

To carry out a share of supervisory duties in accordance with published rosters or as detailed by the Headteacher.  

To participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parents as required in respect of duties connected with the post.  

To keep abreast of trends and developments in education, relevant to the post.  

To undertake other tasks/responsibilities specific to the post holder’s subject area or work.  

To assist the Year Progress Leader in his/her work through delegated key tasks and carry out the duties of a group tutor (if required) in respect of the students in the tutor group to include:-  

(i) the maintenance of discipline and acceptable standards of conduct and appearance of students;  

(ii) the establishment of rapport with students to develop their social and academic potential and be a main source of reference for their problems;  

(iii) the marking of the tutor group register (a legal document), ensuring that all information therein is kept up to date and that absences and lateness are accounted for and taking appropriate action where they are not;  

(iv) the compilation of reports and references on the students as required, the maintenance of and conversance with the contents of the tutor group’s students’ files;  

(v) the monitoring of homework, student planners and the academic progress of students;  

(vi) the effective use of mentoring and tutor periods through activities/tutoring, supervising movement to and from assemblies with the tutor group, and attending tutor team meetings and briefings  

The post holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people that they are responsible for/come into contact with, in accordance with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policy.  

Other Tasks 

To have due regard for safeguarding and to follow child protection policies and procedures adopted by Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust.  

Understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity and to promote equal opportunities for all.  

Uphold and promote the values and ethos of the academy.  

Take a proactive approach to health and safety to minimise and mitigate potential hazards and actively contribute to the security of the school.  

Participate in workplace learning and development opportunities and work continually to improve own and team performance.  

Thank you for taking the time to find out about Shaftesbury School, we look forward to receiving your application. 

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