The Role

• To coordinate provision and assessment in Maths at Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9).

• Develop and maintain schemes of work

• Create progress tests and mark schemes

• Help to facilitate the marking of important tests

• Ensure tracker reports are completed and respond to queries regarding KS3 teaching/tracker/grades

• Monitor students causing concern and make interventions as required.

• Support colleagues with the teaching of the syllabus.

• Planning, preparing and teaching lessons at all levels, within the department, to reflect individual student needs.

• Reviewing teaching strategies in light of individual’s progress and carrying out assessments. 

• Discharging a duty of care to all students in the school and carrying out supervisory duties as reasonably directed.

• Taking a pastoral responsibility for students, including monitoring their academic and social progress, writing all reasonably requested reports and working effectively, as appropriate, with Heads of Year and the SENCO. 

• To be aware of, and operate within, all policies relating to student welfare and guidance, especially in the area of Child Protection.

The Ideal Candidate

The post will suit an enthusiastic, well-qualified mathematics specialist to teach at all levels within a dynamic, energetic department which thrives on continual development of its teaching and learning processes. 

What We Offer

Dynamic, energetic department with excellent examination excellent and the subject enjoys a high status within the school. Over 300 students study Mathematics in the sixth form of whom over 100 also study Further Mathematics. The school has a dedicated STEM block.  

For a successful candidate with PGCE credits, we are able to support the completion of an MA.  Accommodation at a very competitive rate may be available. Our admissions policy prioritises children of staff.