Mathematics Teacher Part Time 0.8

TITLE OF POST: Mathematics Teacher 

SALARY SCALE:   Rose Hill School Scale according to qualifications and experience

APPLICABLE CONTRACT AND DUTIES:

This Job is to be performed in accordance with Schedule B of the Teacher’s Contract of Employment which details the Professional Duties a teacher may be required to perform. This job description gives a basic outline of the role and does not claim to be comprehensive. All members of staff are expected to play a full role in the life of the School as may be reasonably required of their position. Any role at the school can develop over time as appropriate. This job description is not contractual and therefore may be subject to change.

Job Purpose: With a passion for mathematics and a dynamic approach to their role in the classroom, he/she will be an inspirational teacher, and drive forward the achievements of pupils’ in maths. 

• Ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning of mathematics throughout the School.

• Deliver outstanding lessons and instil a love of mathematics in pupils, promoting excellence and upholding the School’s Aims and Mission. 

•Support the Learning Skills Department and lead intervention groups and 1:1 sessions.

• Significant involvement in co-curricular sports activities, particularly coaching football, rugby and cricket. 

• Involvement in co-curricular activities, according to strengths. 

Responsible to: Head of Mathematics and the Head 

Key Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning initiatives in the Mathematics Department to deliver a curriculum that is rich, balanced, creative and innovative, and which meets the needs of all children. 

• Plan and structure exciting and imaginative lessons, following our Curriculum 2020 to ensure that pupils are appropriately challenged, make strong progress and are enthused and inspired by their mathematics lessons.

• Liaise with the Head of Learning Skills to ensure that pupils of all abilities receive the most appropriate support or extension, ensuring that intervention strategies are in place and monitored. 

• Support the department in the development of IT based learning to ensure a strong digital presence for Mathematics. 

• Promote high expectations in staff and pupils, and support initiatives to extend the scope and quality of the children’s education.

• In conjunction with the Head of Mathematics, monitor the quality of teaching and learning in the Mathematics Department, to ensure consistency and high standards.

• Teaching and Learning

• Teacher of Mathematics; to inspire pupils through the delivery of outstanding lessons.

• Demonstrating the highest standards in planning and assessment and strive to raise standards of attainment and achievement, ensuring an appropriately differentiated curriculum is delivered. 

• Effective data analysis to inform pupil progress, frequent target setting and tracking of pupil performance according to these targets. 

• Monitor pupils’ academic progress and ensure appropriate support is provided. 

• Pastoral

• Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils (whether on duty or not) and safeguarding their health and safety both on School premises and when authorised to be in charge of them outside School. 

• The role of a form tutor and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all pupils. 

• The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons, for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out their duties, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school s/he must report any concerns to one of the School’s Designated Safeguarding Leads or to the Head. This job description is not intended to be all embracing and the post holder shall be required to carry out other duties as necessary and required, commensurate with training and experience.

Co-Curricular:

• Essential understanding of coaching football, rugby and cricket.

• Co-curricular involvement and initiatives according to particular strengths.

General:

• Attending meetings and undertaking duties including playground, lunchtime, prep as reasonably requested by the Head. 

• Reappraising performance, participating in training and being aware of best practice and legislation. 

• To be familiar with and work within the required Health and Safety standards as laid out in the School’s policy and administered through the Bursar (Health and Safety Officer). 

• School events – attendance at and support for regular events throughout the year such as Summer Fair, Carol Service, Speech Day, Parents’ Association events.

• An understanding of the independent school sector 

Personal Specification and Experience:

• Appropriate qualifications: qualified teacher (degree or equivalent) Successful track record of Mathematics teaching

• Good knowledge of Key Stage 3 & 4 curricula

• The ability to work collaboratively and supportively

• Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children

• Good IT and Interactive Whiteboard skills

• Effective classroom management skills

• Commitment to ongoing professional development

• Willingness to contribute to the co-curricular life of the school

• Enthusiasm for teaching, empathy with young people and a sense of humour

In addition to the ability to perform the duties of the post, the interview for short-listed candidates will explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Rose Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check.

To apply: Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents electronically (as separate PDF documents in one email) to Mrs Samantha Chowdhury sam.chowdhury@rosehillschool.co.uk  before the closing date: Thursday 9 June 2022 (midday) 

● A covering letter addressed to Ms E Neville, Head 

● A completed application form, with the names and details of at least two referees. One of the referees must be your current or most recent employer. If your current/most recent employment does/did not involve working with children, then the second referee should be the employer with whom you most recently worked with children. If you are or have been employed within a school, then one reference must be from the Head of your current school, or the last school at which you worked. 

Please not we will not accept CVs. 

Interviews will take place from the week commencing 13 June 2022. Shortlisted applicants are advised that references will be taken up prior to interview. 

Interview Process: Short listed candidates will be asked to teach a lesson which will be formally observed and complete an interview with written documentation recorded. At least two references will be obtained and kept on file for each successful candidate and any gaps in employment history will be fully investigated. Safer recruitment procedures are followed and members of the Leadership Team are accredited. Child protection awareness is an integral part of the induction programme for new members of staff.