What skills and experience we're looking for
Good Hons. Degree.
Qualified Teacher Status.
Willingness to undertake further CPD.
Relevant postgraduate studies.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Excellent communicator – sensitive, compassionate and effective
Knowledge of strategies to inspire and improve outcomes for students
Outstanding organisational skills to ensure efficient and effective implementation of the role
Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements and the ability to encourage students to become self-reliant and independent learners
What the school offers its staff
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Further details about the role
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for an enthusiastic subject specialist to join our committed Mathematics Department. The successful candidate will motivate, challenge, support and inspire our students. They must also have relevant experience in a similar role with a proven track record.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
● To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/tutor.
● To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to accelerate with their learning.
● To contribute to raising standards of student attainment across the school.
● To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
TEACHING, LEARNING AND STUDENT PROGRESS
● To undertake a designated programme of planning and teaching across all key stages (KS3, 4 and 5) and to teach consistently high-quality lessons.
● To be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in your subject.
● To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support.
● To maintain discipline in accordance with the school procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and home learning.
● To lead, monitor and evaluate the assessment and feedback to students in line with whole school and department policy.
● To follow department monitoring and tracking systems relating to student’s attainment, progress and achievement.
● To mark, grade and give written/verbal and diagnostic feedback as required.
● To undertake assessment of students as requested by external examination bodies, curriculum areas and school procedures.
● To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students and to keep such records as are required.
● To update professional knowledge and expertise as appropriate to keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology.
● To liaise with the relevant pastoral leaders to ensure the implementation of the Student Support system.
● To prioritise and manage time effectively, ensuring continued professional development in line with the role. ● To follow the school policies and procedures.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
● To continue personal development in the relevant areas, including subject knowledge and teaching methods.
● To engage actively in the Performance Management process.
● To participate in whole school professional learning programmes.
● To take part in the staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development.
SAFEGUARDING
● Be keenly aware of the responsibility for safeguarding children and to help in the application of the Safeguarding Policy within the school.
● Comply with the school’s Safeguarding Policy to ensure the welfare of children and young persons.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and you may be required to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.