Teacher of KS3 Maths

ROLE: Teacher of KS3 Mathematics 

CONTRACT: Permanent/Full Time/Part Time

We are open to applications with a range of flexible working arrangements. For example, part time applications will be considered, job share or full-time teachers who could teach mathematics combined with another subject.

SALARY: MPS/UPS

REPORTS TO: Director of Mathematics

HOURS: 32.5 per week

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday in accordance with the School Teacher Pay and Conditions Document

We are seeking to appoint a talented, well-motivated, enthusiastic, and ambitious mathematics teacher to teach in KS3 in our secondary school. This role would be suitable for primary colleagues who work in upper KS2, and who are interested in the opportunities for growth and promotion a secondary school can offer. We are looking for someone with a strong interest in working with pupils who have specific numeracy needs to work with our strong SEND team and help bridge the mathematics gap between upper KS2 and KS3, someone who is committed to inclusive practices and has a genuine passion for teaching.

The role will involve teaching an engaging and creative mathematics curriculum to pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 and include a role around consistent methodology to build on KS2 learning in KS3. There is likely to be some intervention lessons as part of this role to help close the achievement gap, alongside contributing to the whole school development of numeracy.

We are specifically looking for someone who can utilise assessment data effectively to plan lessons and target intervention, and has:

• Experience and knowledge of teaching a numeracy catch-up curriculum to targeted pupils.
• The potential to become an outstanding classroom practitioner with a real commitment to young people.
• The ability to devise, plan and deliver highly differentiated, interactive, and stimulating lessons.
• An awareness of current developments in teaching and learning and the curriculum.
• High expectations of pupils and the belief that all pupils, whatever their background, can achieve their full potential.

The aim of the mathematics department is to develop its students into problem solvers and reasoners, who can argue a point with mathematical evidence to support their case. The department aims for all learners to develop a ‘can do’ attitude as well as a love of learning for mathematics. The department plan inspiring, motivating and ambitious lessons to engage all learners whilst recognising that each learner needs differing levels of support and challenge in order to unlock their unique potential. Students are enlightened to the purpose of their learning through a ‘bigger picture’, real life examples and STEM questioning.

While this job is not subject to a TLR there are opportunities within school every year for teaching colleagues to take on additional responsibilities and projects with TLRs attached. There is a range of opportunities for personal growth and promotion at Todmorden High School.

Purpose of the job          

• To ensure the effective learning of all students across the attainment range in KS3 mathematics.
• To structure the learning of students by planning and delivering good lessons.
• To promote and be accountable for high standards of achievement.

There has never been a more exciting time to join our incredible community as Teacher of Maths. In this role you will have a direct impact on the lives of hundreds of students and open doors to their futures. Together, we unlock unique potential.

We are a small and friendly comprehensive school for 11 to 16-year-olds with 900 pupils located in the beautiful Todmorden valley.

“Todmorden High School is a welcoming and friendly school. Pupils enjoy coming to school because they feel safe, and they learn a lot. Pupils get on well with their teachers and enjoy good relationships. Pupils know that there is always someone who will help them if they have any concerns.” We are so much more than ‘just another school’.

Should you have any questions about this role, please email our Director of Maths, Lisa Parker on l.parker@todhigh.co.uk 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Application deadline: Monday 8th April 2024 at 9am

Interviews: w/c 15th April 2024

How to apply:

Please provide the contact details of your current Headteacher as one of your referees where possible.

Please download our application pack and apply online here via the Quick Apply button.

We look forward to receiving your application.