Part time Sessional Maths and/or Economics Teacher
Abbey College Manchester
Manchester
- Expired
- Salary:
- The hourly rate is dependent on qualifications, knowledge and experience as outlined in the job description.
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2023
- Apply by:
- 20 June 2023
Job overview
About Abbey College Manchester
Abbey College Manchester was founded in 1990 and over the past thirty has become one of the leading providers of independent sixth form education in Greater Manchester. There are normally about 200-220 students in the college. Within this around 30% are from the Manchester area with the remainder coming from 40 different countries across Europe; Africa; Asia and the Americas.
The Maths and Economics Faculty
Maths and Economics are very popular subjects at the college with most students taking GCSE, A-level and Combined Studies/International Foundation Programme in one or more of these subjects. A significant number of students go on to study Maths, Economics or Business-related courses at university.
Description of the posts
The primary responsibility is for the effective delivery of the curriculum to students and to ensure that students realise their full potential in the subject area. The teacher must be able to deliver the following: A Level Maths and/or A Level Economics.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of lessons and schemes of work for classes and students in consultation with the Head of Department
- Delivery of curriculum to students within timescale including the provision of notes, learning materials etc. in accordance with demands of the examination boards, departmental schemes of work and department policy
- Delivery of lessons to accommodate students with moderate learning and language difficulties using the college’s support systems
- Assessment of student work and monitoring of effort for lesson work and independent study and input of the data into SIMS as part of the reporting cycle
- Preparation and marking of tests, homework and mock examinations.
- Preparation of reports to parents.
- Completing registers at the start of every lesson on SIMS
- Reporting student performance to Tutors/Heads of House and Heads of Department
- Maintaining a record of marks and grades obtained by individual students.
- Communicating concerns about students to the appropriate person
- Carrying out invigilation duties where required in place of normal teaching hours.
- Attendance at department meetings, staff meetings and other college CPD
- Attendance at relevant training courses as advised or requested by Head of Department
- Discussing examination entries with the Head of Department.
- Selection of learning/teaching resources to be used in lessons as approved by the Head of Department/Director of Faculty
- Meeting all college deadlines
- Participation in the college CPD cycle and review of targets set on an annual basis
- Contribution to the general marketing of the college through participation in college events
- Contribution to the recruitment of students
- To report on and be trained in Safeguarding
- Report Health & Safety concerns, ICT or building faults to the appropriate officer in writing or by email. Use of ICT in line with the college policy
- Contribution to the overall wellbeing and good behaviour of students in and around college/online
Person specification
1. Personal skills and qualities
- High levels of personal and professional integrity
- Commitment to academic excellence
- High degrees of self-confidence, personal energy and dynamism
- Personal warmth, good rapport with students, colleagues and parents
- Excellent organisational skills
- Appropriate levels of personal presentation
- Confident use of ICT and Teams
- Confident oral and written English skills
2. Knowledge and experience
Qualifications
- Good academic achievement including A-level Maths and/or Economics and a relevant honours degree.
- This position is ideal for someone experienced who is looking for part time work/flexible work
Teaching and Learning
- Experience of teaching A Level Maths and/or A Level Economics
- Evidence of creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning
- Commitment to improving, monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning
- Commitment to assessment for learning
- Commitment to reasonable adjustments for those students requiring additional support
- Ability to teach at the pace
- Ability to adapt teaching style to accommodate the needs of students whose second language is English
Philosophy and Ethos
- High expectations for student attainment, personal development and conduct
- Commitment to delivering the curriculum for students of a range of abilities and with a range of English levels
- Commitment to best practice in pastoral support and student welfare
- Commitment to delivering the enrichment curriculum when required
Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing the Abbey College Manchester Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
The Alpha Plus Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. All staff are trained in child protection and understand to report concerns by following the safeguarding policies. We ensure all candidates are properly police-checked, and the successful candidate will need to obtain an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please click the link below for further information on employing Ex-Offenders:
Policy on employment of ex-offenders.pdf (alphaplusgroup.co.uk)
Attached documents
About Abbey College Manchester
- Abbey College Manchester
- 5-7 Cheapside, King Street, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M2 4WG
- United Kingdom
Abbey College Manchester was founded in 1990 and over the past thirty years has become one of the leading providers of independent sixth form education in Greater Manchester. There are approximately 200 students in the college. Within this around 30% are from the Manchester area with the remainder coming from up to forty different countries across Europe; Africa; Asia and the Americas.
We aim to:
• guide our students to achieve academic success and fulfil their aspirations
• respect and value each student providing a friendly, safe, supportive environment where students are happy and grow in confidence
• show a sensitive understanding of the challenges facing young people in the 21st Century by
Empowering students to make informed decisions and have the determination to achieve their goals
• prepare our students for university, their future careers and to make a positive contribution to the community.
We are a dynamic, exciting college, situated in the heart of Manchester providing high quality, flexible A Level, International Foundation, Combined Studies and GCSE programmes. We have recently introduced two unique programmes to complement our offering; these being the Combined Studies Programme and the Academic Studies with Football, Basketball, Cycling or Tennis Training Programme. Our modern building provides an environment conducive to study and in our small classes each student can develop their individual aptitudes aided by a strong system of tutorial guidance.
Teaching and learning is rigorous whilst being creative and responsive to individual need. Our enrichment activities include sport, voluntary work, charity events and many other opportunities led by the students and staff. We encourage students to raise their own expectations
and standards to the highest possible level. Staff, students and families get to know each other well and enjoy working together.
At Abbey College Manchester we offer a unique alternative to the traditional school whilst maintaining a strong academic ethos. Everyone contributes, everyone is appreciated; our committed teachers love their subjects and seek to inspire their students, in their turn, to love learning and value the acquisition of knowledge.
Child Protection
Each college’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be accessed the colleges website Policies | Independent Sixth Form | Abbey Manchester
Checks and Training
• Enhanced DBS checks to ascertain successful candidates suitability to work with children will be carried out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore all convictions, cautions and bindovers, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared.
• Online searches will be carried out on candidates for any unsuitable content by or about candidates.
• Three written & verbal references from previous employers and a personal reference will be sought. Referees will be asked about candidates suitability to work with children and whether they know of any disciplinary offences relating to children or young persons and whether candidates have been the subject of any child protection allegations or concerns and if so the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.
• Candidates full employment history will be checked, any significant gaps will require explanation and proof of any relevant qualifications will need to be provided.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete Child Protection Training via e-learning prior to commencing employment.
• Pre-employment health screening will also be carried out.
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