Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity-cover)

Full time, temporary (maternity-cover), non-residential position

for September 2022. Part-time hours job-share considered.

A qualified teacher, or ambitious graduate seeking Qualified Teacher Status, is sought to teach Mathematics primarily from Year Seven upwards, including at GCSE and possibly A Level.

Our teachers are inspiring and creative, transforming the futures of intelligent pupils who experience additional learning challenges, by empowering them.

About the department:

The successful candidate will work in the Mathematics department, within a large team delivering Mathematics at Key Stage 3 and 4, including Foundation and Higher-tier GCSE, and at A Level, including preparation for university study. The Mathematics Department comprises seven classrooms in the centre of the campus. There are six full-time teachers and one part-time teacher within the department, where there is a strong sense of team-spirit with much collaborative work and mutual support. The department supports the school’s pupils to achieve extraordinary success at GCSE and A Level, and there is a strong uptake in the Sixth Form.

About this post:

This is a temporary post to cover maternity leave, and offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, talented teacher - either qualified, or a graduate seeking to commence an exciting career in teaching - to develop their enjoyment and expertise in delivering the teaching and learning of Mathematics for pupils aged eleven to eighteen, including GCSE and possibly A Level, depending on applicant.

In addition to the commitments of the teaching timetable, the post-holder will be a form-tutor, supported and led by the Head of Year. This role requires the post-holder to liaise with teaching staff and parents to support the emotional wellbeing and personal development of pupils, and to develop pupils’ organisational skills. Like all full-time staff, the post-holder will also be expected to lead one extra-curricular, after-school activity, on one afternoon a week from 4.30pm until 5.30pm during term time. They will also participate in the supervision-duty programme, responsible within a team of staff allocated to duties at lunch and break-times, and other times as is necessary. The writing of reports and completion of other documentation, and attendance at parent-consultation evenings and other School events, are elements of the role.

The above list of duties is not exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to perform such other duties as may be, from time to time, deemed necessary by the Headmaster. This is a non-residential post.

A comprehensive induction programme is offered, and ongoing professional development is supported through INSET days and training opportunities. Lunch is provided free of charge, daily, as is parking within the School’s beautiful grounds.

More House School offers a teacher-training package to appropriate employees. Where applicable, such an employee would receive close mentoring and support during their first year in the School; after the first year of employment the school will pay for, and support the unqualified teacher to complete their PGCE with accredited Qualified Teacher Status with Buckingham University, allowing them to progress to the Early Career Framework (previously Newly Qualified Teacher) programme within the School afterwards.

Relationships:

- The post-holder is responsible to the Headmaster in all matters, is supported by and reports to the Head of Department in respect of academic matters, and the Head of Year in respect of pastoral matters.

· The position includes the normal duties of form-tutor within a year-group pastoral team.

· The successful applicant must interact effectively on a professional level with colleagues and pupils, and seek to establish and maintain productive relationships with all.

Person specification:

Undergraduate Mathematics degree or degree demonstrating relevant interest, knowledge and skill.

Desirable: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS).

Strong subject knowledge that affords confidence in delivering the syllabi for Key Stage 3 and 4 Mathematics, including the requirements of GCSE.

Ability or potential to teach and differentiate for intelligent pupils with different learning challenges (much guidance and training is provided).

Ability to make effective use of strategies to motivate and engage all pupils as effective learners and to promote good student relationships and outcomes.

Evidence of a commitment to own professional development in relation to the teaching of Mathematics.

Competence with basic Information Technology applications, including those within the Office 365 suite.

Ability to create a stimulating learning environment to inspire pupils.

Strong sense of humour, optimistic enthusiasm and inclination to embrace challenge.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills demonstrating an understanding of, and commitment to, professionalism and teamwork.

Excellent standard of written English and attention to accuracy.

Commitment to promoting confidence, aspiration and a sense of self-efficacy amongst our pupils.

Energy, enthusiasm, flexibility and determination to succeed.

Excellent time-management and prioritisation skills, and ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

Strong and secure personal commitment to the school’s ethos and aims, promoting the best possible outcomes for pupils.

Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and decision-making skills.

Hours:

8.20am until 4.30pm four days a week during term-time and 8.20am until 5.30pm one day a week during term-time. (Note: academic terms are typically shorter than those in the state-maintained sector, and School holidays are therefore significantly longer).

Attendance at School events outside these hours from time to time, as well as a few INSET days towards the beginning or end of School holidays.

Safeguarding:

This role is deemed to be one of working in regulated activity, meaning that the post-holder may expect to come into unsupervised contact with children and young people frequently in the discharge of their duties on-campus. As such, the expectations of conduct, required of all adults working at More House School, apply to this position, as does a full Safer-Recruitment vetting process of any appointee. A key responsibility of all adults working within the School is that of ensuring the effective safeguarding of all children and young people, through adherence to the School’s policies; full-training is given.

Further information and application form can be found at: www.morehousechool.co.uk/vacancies

Interested candidates are welcome to make an appointment to visit the school for an informal visit in order to learn more about the role and setting.

Closing date for applications: 20th May 2022

Interviews expected to be held on: TBC

The School reserves the right to interview appropriate candidates in advance of the above-named dates, and to appoint. Interested candidates are therefore strongly urged to submit their application as soon as possible. If Shortlisted, you will be required to attend an interview in person, at your own expense.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and the receipt of satisfactory references before a formal job offer is confirmed.

More House School is firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.