Academic Literacy Mentor
King's College London Mathematics School
Lambeth
- Expired
- Salary:
- £20,000 - £30,000 depending on experience and qualifications
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 18 April 2017
- Apply by:
- 6 February 2017
Job overview
King’s College London Mathematics School (KCLMS) is for highly motivated students aged 16-19 with a particular aptitude and enthusiasm for mathematics. The school is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher who will play a pivotal role in developing the Academic Literacy of the school’s students.
All students at KCLMS study A-levels in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. They also take part in an extended curriculum that includes learning a modern language and the opportunity to complete an EPQ in a topic of their choice.
This represents an exciting opportunity for an innovative teacher to work in a specialist environment with enthusiastic, high-attaining students. The post-holder will provide small group and individual support to students for whom Academic Literacy is a barrier to achievement, and will work closely with the Academic Literacy and EPQ Co-ordinator to develop and implement a programme of Academic Literacy which enables all students to make rapid and sustained progress in this area. The post is suitable for teachers of any subject, but especially the arts, the humanities or the social sciences.
The successful candidate will have strong academic credentials, and, whilst they may be new to the teaching profession, they will have a proven record of outstanding teaching or be able to evidence excellent communication and organisation skills through their past work experience. A vital qualification will be that they share the vision of the school to help young people with a particular aptitude for mathematics find challenge and excitement in a curriculum that fosters intellectual growth and curiosity.
For more details or an application pack, please visit www.kcl.ac.uk/mathsschool
King’s College London Mathematics School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure through the DBS.
Closing date for applications: 12pm Monday 6 February.
The final date for interview will be Friday 10 February.
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About King's College London Mathematics School
- King's College London Mathematics School
- 80 Kennington Road, Kennington
- London
- SE11 6NJ
- United Kingdom
King’s College London Mathematics School is a state school for students aged 16-19 with a particular aptitude and enthusiasm for mathematics. It was opened in September 2014 by King’s College London in response to the government’s programme to improve the supply of good mathematicians, engineers, physicists and computer scientists into our best universities, and aims to provide challenging and stimulating teaching by outstanding teachers, especially for students who would otherwise not have access to this quality of teaching. The school is committed to developing well-rounded young people and engages students in a rich extended curriculum that enables their personal development alongside their academic development.
King’s College London Mathematics School’s has 140 students split between year 12 and year 13. There is a selective admissions procedure involving a mathematics aptitude assessment as well as an interview. The process favours candidates for whom the school is likely to make the greatest impact on their futures. The school is based in Lambeth, within walking distance of Lambeth North and Waterloo stations.
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