Teacher of Mathematics

We require for January 2018 a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of Mathematics to join our thriving department.  The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills combined with the ability to motivate students, whilst retaining a sense of fun. Maths is a popular subject throughout the years and a very popular option at A-level. The post would be suitable for an NQT or a more experienced teacher. 

Maths Department

We follow a 2-year key stage 3 and 3-year key stage 4 scheme of work with students set in ability groups throughout. All public exams are sat through Edexcel and this is at GCSE and A Level Maths and Further Maths.

The department has achieved very strong results in the past with a broad range of abilities and we are keen to build on our success so far.

If you feel that you have the qualities we are looking for and you are determined to achieve the absolute best for the students that you teach, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Principal Duties/Tasks and responsibilities

• To plan and teach the pupils according to their educational needs and abilities in line with the department’s schemes of work, which foster positive communication skills and encourage and develop an interest in Maths;
• To relate all teaching to relevant National Curriculum levels and schemes of work with a clear focus on encouraging and extending the performance skills of pupils at KS3 and KS4 and KS5;
• To teach Maths to KS3, GCSE and A Level; 
• To mark positively and appropriately to ensure regular and productive feedback and keep appropriate records of lessons taught and pupils’ progress;
• To share in the process of internal examination setting;
• To foster and support for the school's rules and guidelines, aims, values and ethos;
• To implement all relevant aspects of school policies e.g. reports, homework, etc;
• To develop skills to meet the needs of current educational requirements by
• attendance at lectures, conferences, and relevant courses as directed by the Head of Department;
• To attend departmental meetings as required;
• To cover classes as required when members of the department are absent; when other staff members are absent and to actively teach these classes if the absent member of staff is a Maths teacher.
• To protect the safety of pupils and staff in accordance with the school's Health and Safety Policy in liaison with the Head of Department;
• To participate in activities and events associated with the subject e.g. lectures, exhibitions, visits, clubs, societies etc. and accompanying pupils to internal and external events and competitions, as appropriate;
• To participate in departmental events - to liaise with form staff and the Head of Department, as appropriate, to ensure that the progress of each student in Maths is monitored;
• To use IT within the department to help with teaching and learning, as and when appropriate;
• To participate in the department's contribution to the extra-curricular activities in the school related to Maths (specifically at lunch time and after school); 
• To attend Parents' Evenings relevant to pupils taught;
• To undertake other tasks relevant to the work of the department or the needs of the school, as these may arise (e.g. to carry out duties, when asked to do so.)