Teacher of Maths

Location

North West London | United Kingdom

Job description

Thank you for showing an interest in this post. We hope that the following information about St Helen’s School, the and person specification will help you to decide that this is an application which you wish to pursue.

The Maths Department comprises the Head of Mathematics, a second-in-department, KS5 coordinator and ten other full and part-time Mathematics specialists.

The Department is based in our purpose built, specialist STEM building which contains a dedicated staff room for Maths teachers, Head of Department’s office and bright, spacious well-equipped Maths classrooms with interactive whiteboards.

Our pupils have been entered for Edexcel GCSE at the higher tier since summer 2021 (having previously taken IGCSE qualifications). GCSE results are excellent, with over 90% achieving grades 7 and above in 2023.

Students are taught in sets which are banded by mathematical ability. The Key Stage 3 curriculum prepares pupils for the rigours of the GCSE course whilst offering many opportunities for enrichment. Students in the higher and middle bands are prepared for GCSE Further Maths within the KS4 schemes of work and may opt to enter the examination. In addition, many students enter UKMT challenges, team competitions. Trips are offered to Maths in Action lectures, and visiting speakers offer lectures to students in KS3-5.

A Level Mathematics is regularly one of the most popular subject options in the Sixth Form. We follow the Edexcel course. We also offer Further Mathematics to both AS and A Level to increasing numbers of dedicated students, (there are currently two classes in Years 12 and 13. 

The Department has an enviable track record of successfully preparing students to apply for Mathematics and related courses at the most prestigious universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

All teachers are expected to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning by:

• Preparing and delivering challenging and differentiated lessons.
• Setting homework in accordance with the school’s homework policy.
• Marking work in accordance with the school’s marking policy.
• Using all available data and information to ensure that each student is provided with an appropriate programme of study.
• Having a good understanding of the schemes of work they are following and how these fit into the overall scheme of work for the subject they are teaching.
• Keeping up to date with developments in the teaching of their subject.
• Take a full and active role in the School’s Co-Curricular programme.

Other Duties:

• Carry out such duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Department
• Support and promote the school’s ethos, aims and objectives.
• Work towards and support the school vision and the current school objectives outlined in the School Strategic Plan
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils and adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
• Work within the School’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, pupils and visitors.
• Promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff
• Help sustain a school culture and curriculum which promotes an ethical education for all including promoting positive strategies for challenging discrimination of any kind.
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Engage actively in the performance review process.
• Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time.

THE PERSON

It is essential for the successful candidate to have the following qualifications,

experience, and personal attributes:

• A strong honours degree in relevant or associated subject.
• Excellent classroom practice with experience of teaching Maths across the secondary age range including KS5.
• A love of teaching and learning and a commitment to further professional development.
• Be able to work well with others and develop the curriculum through collaborative planning.
• Detailed understanding of current developments in the secondary curriculum and assessment.
• Be able to lead learning in their classroom, develop each child and have demonstrable passion for the subject.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet deadline, including managing multiple tasks/ projects/priorities simultaneously.
• Calm under pressure, ability to remain articulate, and be a confident communicator.

It is desirable for the successful candidate to have the following qualifications,

experience, and personal attributes:

• A teaching qualification such as PGCE or equivalent.
• Ability to teach Further Maths
• Evidence of further professional development.
• Knowledge and experience of how technology can be used to support learning.
• Experience of working in an independent school.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Closing date: 8am Monday 18th March 2024

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early. 

Due to the high volume of applicants, we receive, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where they will be interviewed by the Head of Maths and members of the Senior Leadership team, be observed teaching a lesson, and have a tour of the school.

St Helen’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as detailed in Part 3 (Safer Recruitment) of the KCSIE 2023 guidance document. Applicants will be asked for proof of right to work in the UK and undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the disclosure and barring service. 

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