mathematics Teacher - September

Education

• Qualified Teacher Status;

• Registration with EWC;

• A good honours degree in a related subject

Knowledge and Understanding

• To have a clear understanding of the National Curriculum and its application.

• A knowledge of strategies that enable the teacher to teach mixed ability pupils within the same class and provide work which is differentiated to cater for the entire ability range.

• Knowledge and understanding of the Maths Curriculum and its application

• To motivate and inspire pupils

• An understanding of team work

Communication

• The ability to communicate effectively in a verbal and written form to a range of audiences.

Skills and Aptitudes

• Recent relevant classroom practice and the ability to teach Maths across the age range.

• Be able to reach a consistently good standard of teaching.

• Ability to use progress data of students to bench mark, track and raise attainment.

• Good working knowledge of Assessment for Learning approaches and their classroom application.

• To be able to use effectively a variety of teaching and organisational styles and resources including ICT.

• To have the ability to develop and maintain good professional relationships and contribute positively to curriculum development.

• Ability to set high standards and provide a role model for staff and pupils.

• Ability to deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts.

Disposition

• To be committed to raising the levels of achievement of children of all abilities

• Able to work as part of a team

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about Learning and Teaching

• Displays warmth, care and sensitivity in dealing with children

• Open minded, self-evaluative and adaptable to changing circumstances and new ideas

• Able to enthuse and reflect upon experience

• Willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school

• Ability to prioritise

• Good interpersonal/communication skills

• When all the above fail, to maintain good sense of humour, a willingness to learn and the will to continue to strive for excellence