Maths Teacher

An enthusiastic, dynamic and outstanding class teacher is sought in this highly successful school.  Teaching Years 5 and 6 Maths, 5 mornings per week,  candidates must inspire high standards, show initiative have a good knowledge of ICT, be passionate about what they do, driven to continually improve standards  and have and an appetite to get involved in wider school life.

Job Purpose:

• to support the Head in securing the excellent progress and well-being of students

• have the safeguarding of children as their priority

• to promote and act in accordance with the ethos of Sevenoaks Prep’s “Way of Life”, its  aims and objectives

• to be an excellent, innovative and effective classroom teacher

Responsible to

• the Head of Maths, with whom you will meet regularly providing advice, feedback and information as required

Key tasks and responsibilities 

• in conjunction with the Head of Maths, plan and prepare lessons and activities with clear objectives, age appropriate and that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class

• follow and develop school/department schemes of work and policies 

• motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation

• create and maintain a stimulating and challenging environment

• guide and motivate pupils towards their potential, preparing them for exams and challenges where appropriate

• mark, assess and record pupil attainment and progress, providing feedback to parents on a pupil progress at parents' evenings and other meetings

• participate in staff meetings, lunch and play duties

• foster positive and professional relationships with parents

• to keep up with developments in the curriculum, attend courses if agreed and take personal responsibility for professional development

• liaise with colleagues, operating with flexibility to support each other and working as a team

• take part in wider school events, plays, recitals, trips and fund raising activities that benefit the wider school community

• set high expectations of behaviour, manners and instil respect of one another in line with the “Way of Life”

Personal Specification

• a qualified maths teacher

• an enthusiastic and versatile team player

• excellent communication skills, with pupils, colleagues and parents

• excellent organisational and administrative skills and be able to use ICT effectively

• able to work under pressure and be self-motivated

• prepared to develop new initiatives

• a confident, warm and welcoming manner

• a smart professional appearance 

• able to take an active role in the promotion of the School and its aims and ethos 

• able to respond sensitively to pastoral issues