Teacher of Mathematics

Secondary Teachers will be expected to:

• Planning, organising and implementing Curriculum for Excellence to ensure breadth, balance and continuity and progression for each individual young person through the Broad General Education and Senior Phase
• Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting, where appropriate, in the administration associated with these examinations
• Supporting all young people to reach their potential thereby raising attainment
• Contributing to the development of the school curriculum

To plan appropriately by:

• Planning the learning of each class, taking into account the needs of the individual child, using all relevant information
• Organising and allocating available resources
• Contributing to the formulation and implementation of the school improvement plan
• Participating in agreed procedures for Personal Development and Review
• Participating in agreed monitoring and evaluation procedures using performance indicators outlined in the Education Scotland document, ‘How Good is Our School?’

• Ensuring that the needs, interests and stage of development of every young person is met
• Creating a stimulating learning environment
• Providing opportunities for independent learning through investigation, problem solving and challenging activities
• Identifying and implementing a wide range of strategies for differentiation
• Ensuring smooth transitions for children at all transition points
• Liaising with and providing appropriate resources to support staff to assist them in the delivery of a challenging curriculum

• Assessing, evaluating and recording the progress and development of all young people
• Completing summative reports and transition records for all young people
• Reporting to parents and to external agencies when required
• Collaborating with colleagues and professionals from outside agencies in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Individualised Educational Programmes