Teacher of Maths

Responsibilities

• Work towards and promote the Academy Vision and its current aims outlined in the School Improvement Plan.
• Work towards the Teachers’ Standards for Qualified Teachers as defined in the latest version issued by the Department for Education.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of all teachers as defined in the most recent version of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document.
• Undertake professional development activities to enhance personal development and job performance.
• Carry out a share of supervisory duties in accordance with published rotas.
• Act as a tutor to a group of students in accordance with Academy policies and procedures.
• Participate in appropriate meetings with staff and parents as defined by the Academy to raise standards and achievement.
• In addition to the duties outlined in this job description you may be asked to undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibility/grade of the post defined.

Teaching & Learning

• To manage student learning through effective teaching in accordance with the school’s and Department’s schemes of work and policies.
• To ensure continuity, progression and cohesion in all teaching.
• To use a variety of methods and approaches (including differentiation) to match curricular objectives and the range of student needs, and ensure equal opportunity for all students.
• To set homework regularly, (in accordance with the School Homework policy), to consolidate and extend learning and to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning.
• Consistently apply and develop whole Academy policies to ensure effective learning and inclusion.
• To work with SEN staff and support staff (including prior discussion and joint planning) in order to benefit from their specialist knowledge and to maximise their effectiveness within lessons.
• To work effectively to improve the quality of teaching and learning in the department.
• To set high expectations for all students, to deepen their knowledge and understanding and to maximise their achievement.

The person appointed to the post will:

• Hold an appropriate degree level qualification in a related area of maths and a recognised secondary age range teaching qualification.
• Be a high quality first teaching practitioner.
• Have a successful record of meeting the needs of all students including those with Gifts and Talents.
• Be aware of and responsive to current teaching developments within the subject area.
• Expect and be able to achieve appropriate standards of behaviour and discipline both within and outside the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with the Faculty and with other staff.
• Be willing to accept and evaluate advice from subject and pastoral managers.
• Wish to contribute, possibly outside the subject specialism, in some way towards an activity which enriches the educational, social or cultural experiences of the students.
• Be able to work under own initiative and with innovation.
• Have an understanding of current teaching development in Maths.

What the school offers its staff:

• A collaborative, supportive team with a passion for teaching and facilitating progress.
• Opportunities to discuss flexible working.
• CPD: A culture based on the best evidence-informed teacher development, to help you be the best you can be.
• Staff wellbeing: Champions and mental health first aiders are on site. We have regular staff events and an active staff voice.
• Free parking.
• Use of school gym equipment out of school hours.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and we expect staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and on-line check is required for this post.