Maths Teacher

We are looking for a Maths Teacher for a fixed-term contract until December 2021 to implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant, differentiated and inspiring curriculum for students and to support the subject area as appropriate.

Ideally, you are looking for a full-time teacher, but we will consider part-time applications. You must be able to teach Maths and A-level, with the ability to teach Further Maths desirable but not essential.

About Us

Harris Westminster Sixth Form combines the energy of brilliant young people from across London’s diverse neighbourhoods, the strength of Westminster School in teaching academically able students, and the Harris Federation’s experience and expertise in running outstanding maintained sector schools. This sixth form is a unique collaboration between two champions of UK Education; the Harris Federation and Westminster School. It is over-subscribed, academically selective and has incredible diversity in its student cohort with no ethnic group exceeding 20% and 40% of students having received Pupil Premium. 70% of HWSF students go on to study at Russell Group universities and we have one of the largest Oxbridge cohorts of any school (state or private). 25 students from the 2019 cohort gained places and 45 have offers to join them in 2020. We are looking for outstanding individuals to join this exciting, scholarly, and vibrant community.

Why work at Harris Westminster Sixth Form? 

• One of the most academically challenging, inspiring, and diverse student bodies in the country
• A positive and innovative learning environment, working with interesting and intelligent colleagues in an environment of high standards and professional autonomy.
• A supportive and friendly staff body and well-used staff room with lively discussion of everything from pop culture to theoretical physics.
• A unique location in the centre of Westminster that raises aspirations and provides opportunities for events in Westminster Abbey and an impressive range of weekly guest speakers whose talks are enjoyed by staff and students 
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and future promotion with support and challenge (both subject-specific and generally applicable) coming from inside the school, across the road at Westminster school, and through the Harris Federation.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a standard scale teacher.
• To teach students according to their educational needs.
• To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students and to keep such records as are required.
• To provide, or contribute to, oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students.
• To ensure a high quality learning experience for students, which meets internal and external quality standards.
• To use a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning appropriate to student needs and demands of the syllabus, in line with Sixth Form teaching and learning policy.
• To maintain discipline in accordance with the Sixth Form’s procedures and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework.
• To undertake assessment of students as requested by external examination bodies, the subject area and Sixth Form procedures.
• To mark, grade and give written/verbal and diagnostic feedback in line with Sixth Form assessment for learning policy.
• To contribute to cross curricular programmes according to Sixth Form policy.

Knowledge and Experience

• Good degree in relevant subject and DfES recognised Qualified Teacher Status (unless planning to join the Schools Direct Programme).
• Successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice).
• Understanding of theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Understanding of how the most able students learn.
• Understanding of the importance of having high expectations for all students, both of behaviour and academic achievement.
• Understanding of inclusive provision and practices which offer equality of access to the curriculum for all students, including special educational needs and English as an additional language.
• Knowledge and experience of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students work.
• Understanding the importance of being a Tutor.
• Experience in Multi-ethnic urban schools.

Skills and Abilities

• The ability to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with teaching and other support staff.
• Good level of ICT skills.
• The ability to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students.
• Good communication skills both writing and speaking.
• Ability to lead and manage own work effectively and take responsibility for own professional development.
• Ability to carry out the job description.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to inspire students, raise their aspirations and to support high level learning.
• Ability to use resources (incl ICT) innovatively.

Personal Qualities

• Passion for teaching own subject specialism.
• Enthusiasm for and commitment to the achievement of the Sixth Form’s overall vision for success at all levels.
• Commitment to contributing to Sixth Form life as a whole and willingness to be involved with clubs and community projects.
• A positive approach to hard work.
• A positive role model for students.
• Flexible, adaptable, results orientated and able to prioritise, resilient under pressure.
• Awareness of and commitment to equal opportunities and valuing diversity

Rewards & Benefits

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.