Teacher of Maths in Southampton

Candidate is able to provide pertinent evidence of their previous education, training and experiences.

Professional experiences and qualifications:

1. 1. A recognised degree qualification (Essential)
2. 2. Qualified Teacher Status (Essential)
3. 3. Experience of teaching Maths related subjects (Essential)
4. 4. Other recognised qualifications in Maths (Desirable)
5. 5. Evidence of a commitment to own professional development (Essential)
6. 6. Recent relevant in‑service training in Maths (Essential)
7. 7. Professional development/ mentoring of colleagues (Essential)
8. 8. Development of partnerships with other schools, business and the community (Desirable)
9. 9. A keen interest in developing teaching of Maths (Essential)
10. 10. Evidence of achievement in teaching across the Key Stages (Essential)
11. 11. Contributing to the development of Schemes of Work across the Key Stages (Essential)
12. 12. Effective use of Assessment for Learning to engage students as partners in their learning (Essential)

Knowledge & Understanding:

1. 1. Use of assessment and attainment information to improve practice and raise standards (Essential)
2. 2. Use of strategies to promote good student relationships and high attainment in an inclusive environment (Essential)
3. 3. Clear vision for the teaching of Maths (Essential)
4. 4. Strategies to enhance teaching and learning of Maths (Essential)
5. 5. Sound knowledge of requirements for SOW at KS3/4 (Essential)
6. 6. An understanding of Maths related subjects at KS3/4 (Essential)
7. 7. An understanding of Emotional Literacy developments to support learning and teaching (Desirable)
8. 8. An understanding of Health and Safety regulations affecting the curriculum area (Desirable)

Professional Skills and Abilities:

1. 1. Competent user of IT (Essential)
2. 2. Competent coordinator and motivator (Essential)
3. 3. Ability to plan and resource effective interventions to meet curricular objectives (Essential)
4. 4. Ability to use and promote a wide range of teaching methodologies (Desirable)
5. 5. An enthusiastic and effective leader and manager (Desirable)
6. 6. Excellent communication and presentation skills (Desirable)

Commitments:

1. 1. To comprehensive education (Essential)
2. 2. To actively support the school's aims and commitment to ITT (Essential)
3. 3. Active participation in whole-school developments (Essential)
4. 4. To lead extra-curricular activities/educational visits/ out-of-school learning (Essential)
5. 5. Commitment to the value and promotion of vocational and work related learning (Desirable)
6. 6. Innovative curriculum development and partnership with other schools and the wider community, including business and industry links (Desirable)