Overview
Working in an agreed geographical area the post-holder will work with their local Maths Hubs to improve progression to study maths at Level 3 with a particular focus on working with teachers to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
We are currently looking to grow our team in the following areas where we have exciting opportunities available:
* North West
* Sheffield
If you are based in or near one of these regions and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
We will consider full and part time roles.
Main duties and responsibilities
Are you passionate about improving maths education and supporting disadvantaged students to reach their full potential? Join MEI as a Local Lead, working with your regional Maths Hub to raise attainment and progression to Level 3 Maths. Lead work with schools to boost GCSE Maths performance and support students with high maths potential.
* Collaborate with Maths Hubs and post-16 leads to increase participation in A level, CoreMaths and STEM pathways.
* Provide professional development and curriculum support to secondary maths teachers.
* Organise events with universities and employers to raise student aspirations.
* Represent MEI/AMSP at local and regional education events.
Communication
* Work as part of the AMSP team.
* Report to their Senior Local Lead relating to their work, overseen by the Director for School & Stakeholder Engagement.
* Promote the support provided by the AMSP by attending local and regional events, acting as a representative of the AMSP.
* Liaise with HEIs, employers, careers organisations and other appropriate local agencies and stakeholders in their area.
* Provide required reporting information of school and college engagement to AMSP leadership and Maths Hubs.
In addition, the Local Lead will assist the School & Stakeholder Engagement Team by:
* Maintaining awareness and knowledge of current developments in mathematics education policy, research and practice relevant to the role.
* Meeting MEI’s requirements for safeguarding, quality management, health and safety, other legal requirements and environmental policies.
* Contribute to the wider work of MEI as required.
Key relationships
The Local Lead will work closely with the following groups:
* Operations Support teams
* Local Leads and Senior Local Leads
MEI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people that it serves. All our staff share this commitment and have a role to play in safeguarding. Successful applicants will be subject to a comprehensive set of pre-employment checks.
Person specification
* Experience of working in a regional or national role within maths education
* A passion for mathematics and mathematics teaching
* Qualified Teacher Status
* 3+ years of direct experience of teaching mathematics to students across the 11-19 age range
* Experience of teaching both GCSE and AS/A level Mathematics
* An education expert with deep subject knowledge and experience of implementing pedagogical best practice in subject and phase
* A first degree in mathematics, or a strongly mathematics-based subject
* Experience of supporting the development of mathematics teachers
* Experience of leadership and management in a mathematics education context
* The ability to think creatively and recognise opportunities
* Strong IT skills including the use of technology in teaching mathematics
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Good team-working skills and the willingness to work as part of a team
* The ability to inspire others
* High levels of self-motivation and well-developed time management skills
* An appreciation of MEI's work and philosophy
* The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
* Experience of teaching AS/A level Further Mathematics
* Experience of teaching Level 3 Core Maths
* Experience of delivering professional development for teachers of GCSE and/or A level Maths
* Experience of delivering online teaching and/or online professional development
* Experience of teaching in the state-sector
* Experience of mathematics enrichment or outreach work
* Experience of using software in the development of teaching/learning resources, such as quiz authoring tools, shared working environments, and mathematics software such as Desmos, GeoGebra or similar.
Additional information
This role is home/remote based and will involve some travel and occasional overnight stays away from home with expenses paid. The role may also involve some occasional work on a Saturday.
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