Inspiring Maths Teacher for KS3-4 (Maternity Cover) in London

ArtsEd is seeking a passionate and dynamic Teacher of Maths to join our Day School for Maternity Cover. An inspiring and enthusiastic teacher is sought who will play a key role in a supportive, collaborative and experienced Mathematics Department. The role would suit either an early career teacher or a teacher seeking further experience. While the ability to teach to A Level will be an advantage, this role will focus on KS3 and KS4. For the right candidate there might be the possibility of additional Departmental leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• To contribute to the teaching of the KS3 – KS4 curriculum in Maths including GCSE – and also to the teaching of Statistics.
• To set and mark classwork, homework and any internal exams according to the School’s marking policy.
• To support the design, development and writing of schemes of work relating to the requirements of KS3 and the GCSE, working collaboratively where appropriate.
• To strive for excellence in the quality of teaching and learning within the department and ensure that curricular records are kept and reports written.
• To keep abreast of all relevant examination and assessment specifications, meeting all deadlines for marking coursework.
• To create, maintain and monitor appropriate records of students’ learning and achievements, curricular coverage, and assessments.
• To advocate for and implement the School’s agreed policies and procedures.
• To supervise the use and care of the rooms assigned to your classes, including adherence to relevant Health and Safety regulations in studios/classrooms/laboratory and other facilities.
• To work within the budget allocated for certain tasks by the Head of Department.
• To oversee the provision and maintenance of effective resources for learning: textbooks, student materials, equipment and classrooms.
• To maintain an accurate written record of all books/equipment sold to students in the school, and to provide a list of these disbursements when required by the Head of Department.

School wide duties and responsibilities

• To ensure that health and safety issues are properly understood, and procedures followed effectively and consistently.
• To maintain effective discipline through the implementation of the School’s agreed procedures.
• To take part in the Performance Management Programme.
• To take on the pastoral responsibilities of a Form Tutor as required.
• To maintain liaison with classes and individual students’ Form Tutors.
• To carry out general school duties as and when required to do so.
• To attend Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, School performances and other relevant events.
• To write reports, attend parents’ meetings and respond to parents’ enquiries.
• To attend and contribute to meetings for the department and others as requested.

All staff duties and responsibilities

• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
• To carry out their responsibilities with due regard to all ArtsEd policies and procedures, ensuring inclusivity, equality of opportunity, and compliance with Health and Safety in the workplace.
• To respect the confidentiality of data stored electronically and by other means in line with the Data Protection Act.
• To adhere to the staff Code of Conduct.
• To regularly undertake Safeguarding, Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent, and GDPR training and to maintain their own professionalism and job‑related knowledge through ongoing CPD.
• To be professional, co‑operative, and flexible in line with the needs of the post and the School.
• To provide a safe and professional environment that is respectful and supportive of other staff members and members of the ArtsEd community.
• To provide a safe and professional environment that is respectful and supportive to all students and enables them to explore their identities under the Equality Act 2010 and in line with ArtsEd EDI protocols.
• ArtsEd is committed to the safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Staff in all posts are required to hold a clear, enhanced DBS.
• To carry out this role in accordance with legislation and in particular the School’s Safeguarding Policy and demonstrate a total commitment to safeguarding children.