Maths Teacher

We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Maths teacher to join our highly successful and supportive Mathematics department. The school follows the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) through Grades 6 to 10 and the IB Diploma Programme through Grades 11 and 12. Whilst preferable, no prior knowledge of these curricula is required. However, we do follow an inquiry led approach to learning and emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary links and the development of transferable skills. As we follow the IB Programme, all students study Mathematics right up until they graduate from the school at the end of Grade 12. Of greatest importance is a love of the subject combined with the passion and skills for communicating this to our students. We invite applications from outstanding teachers who are committed to consistently delivering lessons that capture the imagination of our pupils across the age range and fostering the enjoyment of mathematics that leads to exceptional achievement.

The department places value on employing creativity when planning and delivering lessons. Teachers are encouraged to incorporate lessons that take place outside the constraints of a classroom and to develop sequences of lessons that are delivered in conjunction with other subjects. In grades 6 and 7 students are taught in mixed ability classes, there is however a strong emphasis on differentiation within these lessons. In the senior part of the school the students choose from Maths Standard Level and Higher Level courses.

The school enters numerous Maths competitions each year including the UKMT and the International Schools Maths competitions. We have a rich extra curricula offering and there are always opportunities for staff to extend what is already on offer.

The Maths department at Southbank International School is a small team; there is a strong emphasis on teamwork and there are numerous opportunities for professional development throughout the year

Main Duties:

• Responsible for guiding students through assessment

• Work in collaboration with colleagues and attend both training and planning sessions

• Foster good links with parents and attend parent-student-teacher meetings and conferences

• Meet all work deadlines

• Ensure that student assessment is regular and consistent and that students learn from it

• Contribute to the pastoral life and extracurricular activities of the school

• Be internationally-minded and sympathetic to  the values of the IB

• Fulfil the expectations included in the ‘teacher job description’ and have the ‘qualities we are looking for’ in our teaching staff

The School is unable to offer Tier 2 sponsorship for this role. Please ensure that you already have the legal right to work and reside in the UK.

When returning your completed application form please ensure that your application form is saved as Surname, First Name – Job Role.

For further details regarding the role and how to apply please visit www.southbank.org

Closing date for applications 29 March 2019 

Southbank International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity and overseas police checks from any countries a candidate has lived or worked overseas for three months or more in the past ten years or completed their teacher training outside of the UK.