Teacher of Mathematics

About Abbey College Manchester

Abbey College Manchester was founded in 1990 and over the past thirty plus has become one of the leading providers of independent sixth form education in Greater Manchester. There are normally about 200-220 students in the college. Within this around 30% are from the Manchester area with the remainder coming from 40 different countries across Europe; Africa; Asia and the Americas. 

We are a dynamic, exciting college, situated in the heart of Manchester providing high quality, flexible A Level, International Foundation and GCSE programmes. We have recently introduced two unique programmes to complement our offering; these being the Combined Studies Programme and the Academic Studies with Football, Tennis or Cycling Training Programme. Our modern building provides an environment conducive to study and in our small classes each student can develop their individual aptitudes aided by a strong system of tutorial guidance.

The Maths Faculty

 Maths is a very popular subject at the college with all students taking GCSE plus many taking A-level and Combined Studies/International Foundation Programme in Maths or Further Maths. A significant number of students go on to study Maths, Engineering or related courses at university. 

Description of the post

The primary responsibility is for the effective delivery of the curriculum to students and to ensure that students realise their full potential in the subject area. The teacher must be able to deliver the following:

A Level and (I)GCSE Maths. The ability to offer a second subject is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of lessons and schemes of work for classes and students in consultation with the Head of Faculty
• Delivery of curriculum to students within timescale including the provision of notes, learning materials etc. in accordance with demands of the examination boards, departmental schemes of work and department policy
• Delivery of lessons to accommodate students with moderate learning and language difficulties using the college’s support systems
• Assessment of student work and monitoring of effort for lesson work and independent study and input of the data into SIMS as part of the reporting cycle
• Preparation and marking of tests, homework and mock examinations
• Preparation of reports to parents.
• Completing registers at the start of every lesson on SIMS
• Reporting student performance to Tutors/Heads of Year and Head of Department
• Maintaining a record of marks and grades obtained by individual students
• Communicating concerns about students to the appropriate person
• Carrying out invigilation duties where required in place of normal teaching hours.
• Attendance at department meetings, staff meetings and other college CPD
• Attendance at relevant training courses as advised or requested by Head of Department
• Discussing examination entries with the Head of Department.
• Selection of learning/teaching resources to be used in lessons as approved by the Heads of Department/Director of Faculty
• Meeting all college deadlines
• Participation in the college CPD cycle and review of targets set on an annual basis
• Contribution to the general marketing of the college through participation in college events
• Contribution to the recruitment of students
• To report on and be trained in Safeguarding
• Report Health & Safety concerns, ICT or building faults to the appropriate officer in writing or by email.
• Use of ICT in line with the college policy
• Contribution to the overall wellbeing and good behaviour of students in and around college/online 

Person specification

1. Personal skills and qualities

• High levels of personal and professional integrity
• Commitment to academic excellence
• High degrees of self-confidence, personal energy and dynamism
• Personal warmth, good rapport with students, colleagues and parents
• Excellent organisational skills
• Appropriate levels of personal presentation
• Confident use of ICT and Teams
• Confident oral and written English skills

2. Knowledge and experience

Qualifications

• Good academic achievement including A-level Maths and a relevant honours degree.
• This position is ideal for someone experienced who is looking for a new challenge

Teaching and Learning

• Experience of teaching A Level Maths
• Evidence of creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning
• Commitment to improving, monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning
• Commitment to assessment for learning
• Commitment to reasonable adjustments for those students requiring additional support
• Ability to teach at the pace
• Ability to adapt teaching style to accommodate the needs of students whose second language is English

Philosophy and Ethos

• High expectations for student attainment, personal development and conduct
• Commitment to delivering the curriculum for students of a range of abilities and with a range of English levels
• Commitment to best practice in pastoral support and student welfare
• Commitment to delivering the enrichment curriculum when required

Remuneration

• The starting salary is dependent on qualifications, knowledge and experience as outlined in the job description.

Hours of work

• The post is full-time

Safeguarding Statement

Candidates should be aware that all posts in the college involve responsibility for safeguarding children. The Abbey College Manchester Safeguarding Statement is as follows: “We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all students. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children and young people are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children and young people receive effective support, protection and justice”.

The Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. All staff are trained in child protection and understand to report concerns by following the safeguarding policies. We ensure all candidates are properly police-checked, and the successful candidate will need to obtain an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early and appoint at any point in this process or not appoint.