Job Purpose:
* To teach Mathematics to students across the age and ability range within Teesdale School (GCSE and A Level)
* To be a committed and enthusiastic member of the Mathematics Department
· To develop and foster positive working relationships with students, teaching staff, other professionals and parents/carers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operational/Strategic Planning
* To report regularly to the Head of Department on the progress of individual students
* To participate in staff meetings as required
* To plan, prepare, evaluate and modify personal teaching methods and materials in accordance with department and school policies
* To control and manage the classroom effectively
* To praise and manage student behaviour as appropriate
* To plan to meet the varied and special educational needs of students
* To set homework in accordance with the school and department policy and to ensure that students complete school planners
Enhancing own knowledge, skills and understanding
* To become proficient in a range of teaching and learning strategies for supporting the development and progression of individual students
* To keep up-to-date with developments and initiatives in the subject area.
Professional development and raising awareness
* To be an active member of the school’s Mathematics Department
* To work with relevant staff to identify and address the needs of students
* To plan differentiated material to support all students at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
* To participate fully in professional development initiatives
Curriculum and Extra-curricular Provision
* To support the department in developing/reviewing/revising schemes of work
* To assist in the planning and organisation of extra-curricular activities to promote the subject and enhance students’ learning
Sharing information
· To ensure the efficient exchange of information regarding students both within the school and with other institutions/external agencies, as necessary
Support and monitoring
* To mark and record students' work in line with departmental and school policies, particularly homework tasks
* To assess in line with departmental and school policies the ability of individual students; transfer that assessment to school records and to reports for parents; to communicate assessment details and data to tutors in preparation for parents' progress evenings
* To prepare and conduct assessments of students’ learning as and when required, and submit data regarding students’ progress into the school management information system.
* To liaise with others involved in supporting students’ learning
* To develop and maintain links with subject and pastoral staff to support, monitor, assess and evaluate the progress of individuals
* To support students’ social and emotional needs.
* To foster good relationships and liaison with parents/carers
Management of Information
· To ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date information concerning students’ learning and progress.
Communication
· To ensure effective communication/consultation as appropriate with the parents/carers of students
Additional Duties
* To carry out duties as appropriate to the position of a Mathematics teacher
* To carry out duties as appropriate to the position of a pastoral tutor
* Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a line manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this .