About Liberty Woodland School Sixth Form
Liberty Woodland School is opening an exciting new Sixth Form in September 2027, extending our IB provision into post-16 education.
Our Sixth Form will combine strong academic outcomes with the development of independent, thoughtful and capable young adults. We aim to provide students with a highly personalised experience in which they are well known, appropriately challenged and prepared for university, apprenticeships and the wider world.
As a new and growing Sixth Form, we are seeking enthusiastic, knowledgeable and adaptable teachers who are excited by the opportunity to help establish and shape our IB Diploma Programme (DP) provision.
The Role
We are seeking an excellent part-time Mathematics teacher to join our new Sixth Form from June 2027, with responsibility for delivering IB Diploma Programme Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (AI).
The successful candidate will have strong mathematical subject knowledge and the ability to make mathematics relevant, engaging and accessible through practical applications, modelling, technology and problem-solving.
The exact teaching allocation and part-time commitment will be determined by student numbers, subject choices and the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who would enjoy helping to shape a new Sixth Form and its Mathematics provision from the outset.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
The successful candidate will:
- Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging Mathematics lessons that meet the requirements of the IB Diploma Programme.
- Teach Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (AI) at Standard Level and/or Higher Level as required.
- Develop students' mathematical knowledge, conceptual understanding, problem-solving and reasoning skills.
- Help students understand how mathematics can be applied to real-world situations and problems.
- Develop students' confidence in mathematical modelling, statistics, probability and the interpretation of data.
- Encourage students to select and apply appropriate mathematical techniques when solving unfamiliar problems.
- Integrate technology effectively into teaching and learning.
- Develop students' confidence in using appropriate graphical, statistical and technological tools.
- Maintain high academic expectations while providing appropriate support and challenge for individual students.
- Use assessment effectively to identify strengths, areas for development and appropriate next steps.
- Provide regular, constructive feedback that enables students to make progress.
- Prepare students effectively for DP internal and external assessments.
- Support students in developing effective study, problem-solving and examination skills.
IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of the requirements and assessment practices of IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
- Plan and teach in accordance with the current IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation subject guide.
- Develop students' understanding across the key areas of the AI curriculum.
- Encourage students to explore mathematics through practical problems, real-world contexts, mathematical models and the analysis of data.
- Develop students' ability to use technology appropriately and confidently as part of their mathematical learning.
- Support students in recognising when and how different mathematical approaches can be applied.
- Provide appropriate differentiation and challenge for students studying at Standard Level and/or Higher Level.
- Ensure that students understand the expectations of DP Mathematics assessment and are appropriately prepared for examinations.
Internal Assessment – Mathematical Exploration
The successful candidate will:
- Guide students through the planning and completion of the DP Mathematics Internal Assessment.
- Support students in identifying appropriate areas of mathematical interest for their exploration.
- Encourage students to develop investigations that demonstrate mathematical thinking, communication and personal engagement.
- Provide appropriate guidance and feedback while maintaining IB expectations regarding academic integrity.
- Support students in communicating mathematics accurately using appropriate notation, terminology, representations and technology.
- Ensure that students understand the assessment criteria and expectations associated with the Mathematical Exploration.
- Participate in appropriate standardisation and moderation processes.
IB Diploma Programme
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the philosophy, requirements and assessment practices of the IB Diploma Programme.
- Embed relevant Approaches to Teaching and Approaches to Learning (ATL) within the Mathematics curriculum.
- Promote the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.
- Encourage inquiry, critical thinking, problem-solving and independent learning.
- Participate in standardisation, moderation and collaborative planning where appropriate.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary and cross-curricular opportunities across the Diploma Programme.
- Engage with relevant IB professional development and remain informed about changes to DP curriculum and assessment requirements.
- Make connections, where appropriate, between Mathematics and the DP Core, including TOK, CAS and the Extended Essay.
- Be willing to supervise Extended Essays where the topic falls within an appropriate area of expertise.
Previous IB Diploma Programme teaching experience is desirable but not essential. Appropriate professional development and IB training can be provided for teachers who are new to the Diploma Programme.
Curriculum Development
As a member of the founding Sixth Form teaching team, the successful candidate will play an important role in developing our Mathematics provision. This may include:
- Developing schemes of work and curriculum maps for DP Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
- Selecting appropriate textbooks, digital resources and mathematical technologies.
- Helping establish consistent expectations regarding calculator and technology use.
- Developing assessment calendars and approaches to tracking student progress.
- Developing appropriate systems for monitoring progress with the Mathematics Internal Assessment.
- Contributing to decisions about future DP Mathematics provision as student numbers increase.
- Working collaboratively with Mathematics colleagues across the school to support progression from MYP Mathematics into the Diploma Programme.
- Helping to develop a culture of mathematical curiosity, independence, confidence and intellectual challenge.
The successful candidate should therefore be comfortable working within a developing provision and willing to contribute ideas, expertise and initiative.
Student Support
The successful candidate will:
- Develop positive and professional relationships with Sixth Form students.
- Monitor academic progress and respond promptly where students require additional support or challenge.
- Identify gaps in mathematical knowledge and provide appropriate support to enable students to access the DP curriculum successfully.
- Encourage students to become increasingly responsible for managing their own learning.
- Support students in developing effective organisation, time management and independent study habits.
- Help students manage the demands of the Mathematical Exploration and examination preparation.
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student progress where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with pastoral and academic colleagues to support students' wellbeing and achievement.
- Contribute to university, apprenticeship and careers preparation where this relates to Mathematics and related pathways.
Wider Contribution
As a member of a new Sixth Form team, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the wider development of our post-16 provision. This may include:
- Supporting Sixth Form information evenings, open days and recruitment events.
- Helping students and parents understand the nature and expectations of DP Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
- Contributing to Mathematics and STEM enrichment opportunities, competitions, trips, visiting speakers and academic activities.
- Supporting students with university and apprenticeship applications where appropriate.
- Participating in relevant staff meetings, professional development and collaborative planning.
- Contributing to the development of Sixth Form policies, procedures and academic expectations.
- Supporting the continued development of the IB ethos across Liberty Woodland School.
- Playing an active role in establishing the culture and identity of our new Sixth Form.
Safeguarding
Liberty Woodland School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and safeguarding practice.
- Follow the school's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
- Complete all required safeguarding training.
- Report concerns promptly in accordance with school procedures.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students.
The successful applicant will be subject to the school's safer recruitment procedures, including appropriate references, identity and qualification checks and an enhanced DBS check.
Person Specification
Essential
The successful candidate will:
- Have strong mathematical subject knowledge.
- Have the qualifications and/or experience necessary to teach Mathematics at post-16 level.
- Demonstrate the potential to deliver high-quality IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation teaching.
- Have a strong understanding of mathematical problem-solving, modelling, statistics and the application of mathematics to real-world contexts.
- Be confident in using appropriate technology to support the teaching and learning of Mathematics.
- Have high expectations for student achievement and personal development.
- Be able to develop positive and respectful relationships with young people.
- Understand the importance of inquiry, critical thinking and independent learning within post-16 education.
- Be able to assess student work accurately and use assessment to improve learning.
- Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
- Be willing to contribute to curriculum development within a new Sixth Form.
- Be able to work collaboratively while also demonstrating initiative and independence.
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
- Be committed to ongoing professional learning and development.
Desirable
It would be advantageous for candidates to have:
- Previous experience teaching the IB Diploma Programme.
- Previous experience teaching IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
- Experience teaching Mathematics at Key Stage 5 or an equivalent post-16 qualification.
- Experience teaching at both Standard Level and Higher Level.
- Experience supporting students with mathematical investigations, projects or Internal Assessments.
- Experience using graphical calculators and other appropriate mathematical technologies within teaching.
- Experience supervising Extended Essays or similar independent research projects.
- Experience with TOK, CAS or other elements of the DP Core.
- Experience contributing to the establishment or development of a new Sixth Form or academic programme.
- IB-recognised professional development or a willingness to undertake appropriate IB training.
The Person We Are Looking For
We are particularly interested in teachers who are excited by the opportunity to help build something new.
The successful candidate will be passionate about Mathematics and able to help students see its relevance beyond the classroom. They will understand that Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation is not simply about learning mathematical procedures, but about developing the ability to use mathematics to understand, model and interpret the world around us.
They will be confident using technology and real-world contexts to make mathematical ideas meaningful and will encourage students to become independent, resilient and thoughtful mathematical problem-solvers.
The successful candidate will be academically ambitious for students while recognising that excellent Sixth Form education involves much more than examination results. They will value relationships, independence, curiosity and the development of young people who can think critically, communicate confidently and take responsibility for their learning.
They will be flexible and comfortable working within a growing Sixth Form where teaching hours may develop in response to student numbers and subject choices.
This part-time position, commencing in June 2027, provides an opportunity to join Liberty Woodland School at an important stage in its development and to play a significant role in establishing a distinctive, ambitious and forward-thinking Sixth Form.
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