Teacher of AS and A-Level Mathematics

The College is seeking an experienced Teacher of Mathematics for AS and A-Level students to join the Mathematics and Computing Faculty at our purpose-built residential Sixth Form College near Loughborough from September 2019.

It is a full teaching timetable, 20 hours Monday to Saturday morning.  In return we offer small classes in a friendly environment 

You should be committed and enthusiastic.  You will be expected to participate in extra-curricular activities, either delivery of sport or assisting with the CCF.

The primary responsibility of the Mathematics Teacher is to deliver Maths to AS and A2 Level students.

Specific Duties:

• To motivate, encourage and develop qualities of independence, adaptability and perseverance in students

• Producing schemes of work, lesson plans and other departmental documentation a required

• Shared responsibility for identifying appropriate materials required for the resourcing of the department

• Maintenance of classroom area and production of appropriate display materials

• Planning, administering and marking students’ work

• Writing reports on a regular basis and liaising as appropriate with parents

• Attending Maths and Faculty meetings

• Contribute to the Computing Key Skills Programme

• Acting as tutor to a group of 18 students

• Undertake any other reasonable duties assigned by the Principal

• Participate in college day and evening duties

• Organise effective planning, coordination and monitoring of all curriculum matters relevant to the subject area

• Be aware of the needs and reactions of young adolescents in a residential situation

• Contribute to extra curricular life of the college and participate in the boarding supervision rota

• Assist with games and/or Combined Cadet Force where required.

• To undertake any other reasonable duty related to the job purpose required from time to time by the Head of Co-Curriculum

GENERAL DUTIES

• To be responsible for your own welfare by following the Health, Safety and Environmental Policy and other related policies such as Equal Opportunities, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Harassment, Public Disclosure “Whistle-blowing” and Data Protection etc

• Execute the responsibilities of your role according to standards as set out in the Code of Conduct and Staff Handbook

Management/Communication

• To communicate honestly with your Line Manager

• To be responsible for your own time and attendance at work

• To achieve deadlines/targets that have been set by your Line Manager

• To work within the departmental budget and assist in the control of costs

• To assist your Line Manager to implement change within the department

• To communicate and liaise with all other departments, as required

Reviews

• Take responsibility for personal Continued Professional Development and lifelong learning

• To participate in reviews, as and when required with your immediate Line Manager 

Training & Evaluation

• To ensure that you receive and agree training that has been identified

• To effectively utilise new skills from any training

Responsibilities

• To promote the College’s vision, mission and strategic objectives

• To assist in achieving/maintaining the IIP standard

• To be aware of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and environmental issues and to be aware of actions necessary in cases of accident or fire

• To keep your work area clean and safe

• To act as an ambassador for the College and ensure your behaviour and work supports the College’s demands for excellence

Welbeck – The Defence Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Role Requirements:

Essential:

• Relevant Degree

• Cert Ed/PGCE qualification

• AS and A level teaching experience in relevant subject area

• Sound knowledge of relevant subject area 

• Effective communication skills, oral and written

• Competent in all Microsoft Office applications and with Management Information Systems

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of boarding education

• Qualification to coach a sport

• Ability to assist with outdoor Pursuits

Further information: Further information can be found on the College website – www.dsfc.ac.uk; please also contact Rachel Sykes, Human Resources: rachel.sykes@dsfc.ac.uk

Applications: All applicants must complete the Application Form, submit a covering letter and a CV.  

Applications should be sent to: rachel.sykes@dsfc.ac.uk