Mahematics Teacher required for Independent School

The school is a thriving and excellent co-educational independent school outside of York, providing day and boarding education. An enthusiastic and well-qualified graduate is required to join this forward-thinking department who will motivate and stretch all pupils, whilst allowing every child to achieve to the best of their ability. Applicants will be required to teach Mathematics up to AS Level with confidence and dynamism.

The post is to cover for a maternity, on a full time basis, starting from November/ December.

The Department

The department comprises the Head of Department, a Second in Department and five other members, several of whom have additional responsibilities in management and pastoral roles. Where possible, Mathematics teaching takes place in the departmental suite which comprises four main classrooms and a fifth close by. The department has five interactive whiteboards with appropriate software.

School policy is for a normal maximum class size of 20 pupils, and pupils are set by ability in two parallel bands in the first and second year and in five sets by ability in the third, fourth and fifth years. Setting is also applied where possible in the sixth form. There is one formal set of school examinations in June, with other assessments through the year. Adjustments are made to the sets following a departmental meeting to consider results and other relevant factors.

At GCSE, pupils sit the Edexcel (4MA1) IGCSE examination. At AS and A2 level there are currently 70 pupils studying Mathematics, and 14 of these are studying Further Mathematics units. The specification being offered at A2 in 2017-18 is Edexcel (9371/2), and some degree of choice is offered to the pupils in choosing options from Mechanics, Statistics and Decision Mathematics to suit their strengths and interests. It is expected that the successful candidate would be able to offer Core/Pure Mathematics to AS level standard and it would be an advantage (although not essential) to offer either the mechanics or statistics content (or both) to Ml or Sl standard.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

• Commitment to the ethos and aims of the school
• Excellent classroom practitioner

• Initiative, innovation and enthusiasm

• Ability to maintain appropriate and supportive relationships with children, parents and staff
• Positive attitude to the use of authority and maintaining good behaviour standards
• Ability to work as part of a team/with colleagues
• A strong enthusiasm for teaching subject
• Flexible approach to working environment
• Enjoyment of working with children/young people
• Willingness to be fully involved in the life of the school and contribute to activities both in and outside the department

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status/Postgraduate teaching qualification
• Good honours degree
• Commitment to ongoing personal development and training

Experience

• Either teaching practice during qualification or previous employment at an 11-18 school
• Capability to teach full ability range
• Successful track record in delivering pupil success
• Use of ICT in the classroom
• Experience of GCSE and AS level

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to command respect of pupils
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Awareness of National Curriculum requirements and GCSE/AS level specifications
• Awareness of current thinking in education
• Knowledge, understanding and competence in ICT

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates applying to jobs through Teaching Personnel must undertake or have undertaken an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS - Full assistance provided (AGY).

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.