Teacher of Mathematics

We have a vacancy for a mathematics teacher to join an inspirational team, to develop and strengthen the faculty further. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, tenacious and well qualified teacher to lead and develop pedagogy within the subject area. The successful candidate will have the capacity to become an outstanding practitioner across key stages 3 to 5.

The main objective for the team is to focus on developing teaching, learning and assessment practices, together with devising a curriculum that will stimulate and motivate our students to achieve.

The successful candidate will be driven, energetic and above all else uncompromising in delivering and sustaining a culture of mathematical excellence.

There is potentially a leadership role available within the team for an exceptional applicant. The aim is to maximise the potential of staff members and this additional responsibility will be discussed during the interview process.

If you are excited about the challenge; passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and their futures, please contact us regarding this opportunity.

Person specification

• A graduate with qualified teacher status / pending QTS.
• Relevant qualifications (both formal and through appropriate experience) to meet the challenge of the appointment. 
• Proven track record of improving outcomes for all young people in mathematics, across all ages and abilities
• Must be able to demonstrate the necessary skills to be self-motivated and contribute to a shared vision
• Excellent in-depth knowledge of the place of mathematics in the development of young people and of the place of mathematics within the wider curriculum. 
• An interest in the latest developments in mathematics teaching and pedagogy.
• Excellent relationships with students and parents.
• Willingness to explore innovative and dynamic methods for teaching and learning
• High levels of enthusiasm, ambition, energy, resilience and determination
• Competent in the use of ICT both as an administrative tool and in underpinning teaching, learning and assessment.

Job description 

To:

• Ensure that teaching, learning and assessment meets the needs of learners, impacting positively upon student attainment and achievement; that it fulfils as appropriate the demands and requirements of the published curriculum maps, tutor guides and student guides, and external examination syllabuses.
• Provide overall direction for student learning within your remit, ensuring that provision is made for students of all abilities, that they are effectively taught and that learning and achievement are evident. Work with other staff in contributing to the total learning of students including extension and enrichment activities.
• Follow the principles of each Academy's curriculum planning and development framework in preparing, delivering and developing, with others (staff and partners from industry and commerce), aspects of the curriculum.
• Set and maintain high standards, expectations and aspirations for both staff and students, ensuring that they are treated with dignity and respect and that they receive appropriate guidance, support and recognition.
• Ensure the preparation, planning and delivery of the agreed Mathematics Department’s learning programmes, utilising flexible approaches to learning including the application of online learning.
• Ensure that appropriate, challenging attainment targets are set and used with all students and monitor their performance in terms of attainment, achievement (both quantifiable value added measures and broader qualitative achievements) and progress in respect of the outcomes from learning programmes and activities.
• Evaluate classes’ levels of attainment and achievement against internal targets and nationally recognised benchmarks.
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of Assessment of Learning and Assessment for Learning, ensuring that the marking, assessment, recording and reporting processes are both effective and compliant with policies.
• Ensure that policies in relation to effective learning, student rewards and managing behaviour are successfully implemented to ensure that curriculum team members secure a well ordered and disciplined teaching and learning environment.
• Operate as a learning tutor and, unless responsible for a division of either Academy or other specified responsibilities, as a Personal Tutor.
• Ensure that learning methods are current and professional development is actively sought to further enhance pedagogy and practice, as well as subject knowledge.