Teacher of Mathematics

Post:  Teacher of Mathematics

MPS/UPS suitable for NQT

PURPOSE:

• Candidates must be able to teach across the ability and age range, supporting the development of Mathematics to the highest standards for all pupils at Key Stages 3 and 4.

• To contribute to the continuous improvement of this very successful department.

• To promote and adhere to the School’s values and be passionate about enabling students to develop a love of mathematics.

DIMENSIONS:

Darland High School is an English-medium secondary school in North East Wrexham. In September 2019 Joanne Lee was appointed as Headteacher. Since this time the school has been undergoing significant system change in many areas, and developing a strong culture of collegiate support and constant improvement. We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with pupils to help them succeed. The ability to inspire others within a creative environment is essential.

The mathematics faculty at Darland offers an opportunity for ideas to be developed and tried in a supportive environment. We are a pupil-centred faculty: here to make a positive difference to them and for them. To this end, pupils are encouraged to ask questions, and know they will always be helped when they knock on the door outside of regular class time. We aim to support the mathematical growth of our pupils whilst pushing them to their limits, showing them both what the subject can do and what they are able to achieve themselves.

No one should be afraid of maths, and no one should accept the phrase, “I just can’t do maths.” We aim to get all pupils, regardless of ability, to realise that they can make progress and they can achieve high standards. For some, this will be the C grade they need to get onto their desired college course. For others it means exploring more advanced and abstract concepts of the subject, whetting their appetites for more.

Our schemes of work allow for flexibility in teaching and learning. There are limits of time, but if pupils are working well in a topic it can be explored more deeply. Similar discretion can be applied when pupils are struggling with concepts and require more time, approaching them from alternative directions. Each year of learning builds on the last and pushes knowledge and understanding deeper and wider.

At GCSE, pupils are entered for exams early if they are ready. We aim to share the burden of GCSE Mathematics and GCSE Mathematics – Numeracy across two public examination sittings where possible. Our goal is to give the best mathematics education possible to our pupils, enabling them to achieve the best GCSE results of which they are capable.

In light of the current circumstances please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs. Clare Pickup on headteacher@darlandschool.org.uk directly if you wish to have a tour of the site and a discussion about the role prior to the deadline (social distancing measures followed).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

● Deliver a consistently high quality of teaching, learning, assessment and high standards of achievement;

● Work within the Mathematics department to continue to raise standards and achievement through excellent teaching.

● Work within the Mathematics department to inspire imaginative and effective approaches to learning and teaching of mathematics; which consistently drive up progress and attainment standards

● Evaluate student target and performance data for their teaching as required, and ensure it is analysed as set out in the school calendar or other such documents

● Positively engage and partake in all activities and events within the Darland High School calendar

● Demonstrate positive approaches in matters relating to student discipline and contact with parents

● Assist in producing and updating programmes of study and schemes of work including suitable assessments for each learning plan for the Mathematics department

● Be a model of excellent practice in teaching and learning

● Ensure that there is an atmosphere conducive to quality learning within the curriculum area, and that students’ experiences are challenging, stimulating and differentiated according to need

● To be an active member of the department through involvement in course development, consultation and planning on whole school issues

● To undertake other tasks as appropriate and consistent with the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions of service

● To teach across the age and ability range;

● Undertake relevant duties as may be required by the Headteacher

Culture

• Contribute to an environment where students are motivated to achieve and thrive in engaging, challenging and effectively planned lessons.

• Ensure a culture of aspiration is established through a focus on high standards in all lessons – through questioning, reading and writing and preparation for tests and assessments.

Safeguarding

• To uphold the school’s policies in respect of Safeguarding and Child Protection and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all learners.

• To work openly within the framework of best practice identified in the school safeguarding policy.

• To report any concerns regarding pupil safety or staff working practices to the DSP.

The information contained above is to help staff understand and appreciate the work content of their post and the role they are to play in the organisation. However, it should be noted that whilst every effort has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities of the post, a document such as this does not permit every item to be specified in detail. Broad headings may therefore have been used, in which case all the usual associated duties are included in this job description.