Teaching Vacancies
Mathematics Teacher
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out professional teaching duties as required, aligning with academy policies and under principal direction.
- Promote high standards in Maths through effective teaching and learning, encompassing preparation, evaluation, and action planning.
- Model the academy’s vision and values.
- Contribute to the academy’s ongoing development towards ‘outstanding’ status.
- Act upon feedback to improve performance and build upon strengths within academy systems.
- Contribute to implementing and promoting policies and practices, fostering collective responsibility.
- Consider and adapt lesson planning and delivery based on academy context and prior student attainment.
- Integrate Maths into cross-curricular activities utilizing active learning approaches.
- Recognize, promote, and celebrate diversity.
Skills and Expertise
- Good degree in a relevant Maths discipline (A/C)
- QTS and teaching qualification (A/C)
- Strong Maths subject knowledge up to GCSE level (A/I)
- Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)
- Experience in assessment at key stages 3 and 4 (A/I/R)
- Knowledge of strategies to improve student learning and achievement (A/I)
- Understanding of curriculum developments in Maths (A/I)
- Proficient in diverse teaching and learning strategies (A/I)
- Understanding of assessment for learning to enhance student performance (A/I)
- Confidence in using standard computer packages to enhance student learning (A/I)
- Ability to use student data to raise standards (A/I)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively (A/I)
- Enthusiasm for Maths (A/I)
- Creative problem-solving skills and willingness to adopt new approaches (A/I)
- Positive student relations and recognition of safeguarding issues (A/I/R)
- Excellent communication skills with students and parents (A/I/R)
- Setting and communicating high expectations to all students (A/I/R)
- Willingness to share best practices within and beyond the department (A/I/R)
- Optional: Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
- Minimum 34 days holiday (pro-rata if applicable)
- Access to Delta benefits discounts
- Cycle to work, car leasing, and technology schemes
- Employee Assistance helpline
- Training and development opportunities
- Gym access