Mathematics & Computing Teacher (Secondary) with possibility of 2nd in Mathematics Department

St. Julian's School is seeking to appoint a highly committed and suitably qualified Mathematics Teacher. Mathematics taught at KS3 is based on the National Curriculum for England which leads to GCSE. All students in Years 12 and 13 will study one of the Mathematics options at IB where we offer AA at SL & HL and AI at SL. There are currently eight teachers in the department. The Faculty includes Computing, and the successful candidate would be required to teach some Computing at Key Stage 3. 

There is also an opportunity to apply for the 2nd in Department. There is a time allocation of two hours per week for this role including an additional allowance.

About St. Julian's School 

Founded in 1932, we are a highly successful, non-selective 3-18 British international school with a reputation for academic excellence. We currently have just over 1,200 students from over 50 different nationalities. The School has three sections: Primary, Secondary, and Portuguese. There are 640 students in the Secondary Section.

St Julian's provides a 1:1 iPad programme for students in KS3 and all students bring their own laptops in KS4 and 5. We use Google Apps for Education as a learning platform. All teaching staff work with MacBooks.

Secondary Section Teacher Job Description  

Core Purpose

To facilitate the learning of students and promote the effective development of all individuals in our learning community.

Learning

• To facilitate the learning of students in a (or more than one) specific subject area(s)
• To mentor and support students in their learning
• To develop a personalised approach to learning that enables every child to succeed and understand the diverse learning capacities of students
• To develop necessary intervention in and out of the classroom where a child is not making expected progress
• To plan appropriate sequences of lessons to support student learning
• To develop appropriate ongoing assessments to enhance student learning
• Use a variety of teaching strategic fundamental to school pedagogy in ways that stimulate learning and inspire students
• Integrate technology to enhance learning
• Keep up to date with subject knowledge and approaches to pedagogy.

Learning Essentials

Well-being

• To work with tutors and pastoral leaders to ensure that student well-being is paramount
• To liaise with the Safeguarding leads and complete the necessary referral forms if a child is deemed at risk
• Promote intercultural understanding and respect for diversity among all students.

Professional growth

• To identify areas of potential growth each year and commit to developing oneself in this area
• To visit other classrooms to enable sharing of good practice
• To invite peers into classroom to enable sharing of good practice
• To participate fully in professional development opportunities in and out of school
• To initiate and work on opportunities to develop own practice related to the learning essentials.
• To share professional learning with colleagues.

Teamwork

• To collaborate as part of a team to produce sequences of learning
• To support other colleagues to grow and develop.

Personal strengths

• Displays empathy and understanding for the diverse learning capacities of students and designs lessons accordingly
• Promotes intercultural understanding and respect for diversity among all students
• Uses a variety of teaching strategies fundamental to school pedagogy in ways that stimulate learning and inspire students: project and enquiry based learning, collaborative methodologies, interdisciplinary approaches, discussion, reflection and sound instructional teaching.
• Integrates technology into teaching and learning to enhance research and media literacy, facilitate collaborative work and consolidate digital citizenship protocols among students
• Is conversant with contemporary educational thinking
• Encourages students to take responsibility for their education by showing them how best they may reflect on their learning. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and and challenge pupils
• Provides opportunities for the student voice to be heard through welcoming risk taking and divergent and innovative thinking
• Makes a significant contribution to the pastoral life of the school
• Makes a significant contribution to the wider curriculum of the school.

2nd in Mathematics Department Job Description  

Core Purpose

To work closely with the Head of Faculty to lead the Mathematics Department to develop the effectiveness of learning and teaching.

Leadership 

• To act as a positive role model, demonstrating high professional standards in classroom practice and in relationships with students and staff
• To be dedicated to a culture of excellence by supporting, motivating and empowering colleagues in the department
• To act with passion, enthusiasm and integrity and to foster an open, equitable and enjoyable climate 
• To contribute to a school culture which is committed to reflection and dialogue about learners and learning, informed by (school-based) research, and collectively responsible for collaborative practices   
• To work with the Head of Faculty to support the growth and development of teachers in the Maths Department. This may include coaching and line leadership of specific members of staff
• To actively participate in the setting, monitoring and review of professional objectives of the subject team.

Strategic Development 

• To develop annual strategic goals and contribute to the overall strategic direction of the faculty and the school
• To work closely with the Head of Faculty to implement and  review systems for monitoring the quality of learning and teaching and programmes of study to engender continuous improvements in the quality of the curriculum and its delivery.

Teaching and Learning

• To facilitate the regular use of data on student performance for target setting, tracking, and mentoring
• To support the promotion of activities across the department to foster personal development, commitment and enthusiasm in students
• To contribute to a collaborative culture of curriculum development and of support and challenge in the department.

Person specifications

Required

• Ability to teach Mathematics to Key Stage 5
• Ability to teach Computing at Key Stage 3
• A recognised teaching qualification, for example, a PGCE or a BEd.   

Desirable

• At least three years’ experience in the UK (preferably), or experience teaching the British curriculum including GCSEs and IB or A Levels in an international school. 

Benefits

We will provide 

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Relocation package
• Medical and life insurance
• A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment.

Application process

Letters of applications should be addressed to the Head, Paul Morgan, including the names of two referees and submitted as part of the TES portal. The closing date for applications is Friday 9 June. Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.