Maths teacher post at Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form, a vocational sixth form within the Harris Federation serving students in Croydon and the surrounding boroughs, with a January start. The role covers teaching maths across Key Stages 4 and 5, including GCSE resits, alongside lesson planning, resource development and tracking student progress. It suits a teacher who will also take a form group and may take on pastoral or enrichment duties in a small-class setting. Visa sponsorship is not available, and QTS or equivalent is required.
What the job involves
- Deliver a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum, including teaching
- Plan operationally and strategically, including lesson plans, resources, syllabuses and the departmental plan
- Monitor and support students' overall progress and development as a teacher and form tutor
- Be form tutor to a selected group of students
- Contribute to curriculum planning
- Contribute to quality assurance, including monitoring and evaluating the subject area
- Maintain records and track student progress
- Communicate with students, parents and other stakeholders
- Take part in staff development, including CPD and the Performance Management Review process
- Contribute to raising student attainment
- Support the academy's provision for students' personal and academic growth
- Work with curriculum leaders across departments in a multi-disciplinary approach
Qualifications
- QTS or equivalent
- Relevant undergraduate degree
Experience
- Successful secondary teaching experience, teaching practice acceptable
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
- Knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4
- Writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
- Good written and spoken communication
- Ability to motivate students and raise their aspirations
- Good ICT skills
Checks & eligibility
- Full enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Working as part of a team and building positive relationships with all staff
- Creating a motivating and safe learning environment
- Communicating positively with parents, carers and external agencies
- Leading and managing own work, with excellent time management
- Understanding of high expectations, equality of access and the tutor role
Nice to have
- Understanding of Level 2 and 3 vocational courses
- Desire to contribute across Key Stages 4 and 5
- Experience in multi-ethnic urban schools
- Experience of working in an 11-18 school
- Innovative use of interactive whiteboards
- Desire to add value to departments and help guide young people
What’s offered
- Harris Allowance, usually £2,000 for Inner London or £1,500 for Outer London
- Annual Loyalty Bonus
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Teacher professional development via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership
- Career development and progression opportunities
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