Maths Teacher

Maths Teacher

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated professional to teach in our successful Maths department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach a range of qualifications at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

THE POST:

• The school is looking for an exceptional Maths Teacher who can create a supportive, encouraging and safe learning environment for all pupils of diverse backgrounds and abilities.     
• You will be responsible for ensuring the effective teaching and learning of students, instilling in them a love of learning.  
• The candidate should be dynamic, inspiring and ready to lead this core subject in this large, popular and outstanding Department with an established record of success. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLASS TEACHER:

Teaching and learning

set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

·establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect

·set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions

·demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of

pupils.

Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

·be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes

·be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these

·guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs

·demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on

teaching

·encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.

Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

·have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain

pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings

·demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and

promote the value of scholarship

·keep up to date with developments in pedagogy, teaching resources and make relevant

changes to instructional plans and activities.

·use relevant technology to support teaching and learning.

·demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of

literacy,

·articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject.

Plan and teach well structured lessons

·plan, prepare, teach and evaluate lessons throughout the age and ability range

·impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time in accordance with statutory

requirements, school aims and objectives, school policies and Departmental Schemes of Work.

·promote a love of learning and pupils intellectual curiosity

·set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and

understanding pupils have acquired and ensure that homework is set and recorded in the student planner.

·reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching

·contribute to the design and provision of engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s) which meets

internal and external quality standards and develops independent learning.

·use a variety of teaching methods which will stimulate learning appropriate to student needs and demands of

specifications.

·maintain resources and create positive learning environments in order to support learning.

·take reasonable care of Department resources and to account for any equipment used.

·establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

·set cover work when on leave of absence/known absence

Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

·know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught

effectively

·have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to

overcome these

·demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to

adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development

·have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of

high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and

evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them ensuring targets outlined in a student’s

Individual Education Plan are pursued.

OUR SCHOOL:

All Saints Catholic School is an Outstanding Catholic comprehensive school situated in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and within the Diocese of Brentwood, with good transport links to central London.

All Saints Catholic School has over 1400 students from year 7 to 13. The school achieves excellent exam results, with a Progress 8 score of 0.45 (well above average). We have received an Educational Outcomes award for being in the top 12 percent of schools in the country for progress.

Our core values of Respect, Understanding, Affection and Humour underpin all aspects of our pastoral and academic daily routines. Our 2024 Ofsted judged us to be an Outstanding school, highlighting that “the school successfully encourages pupils to demonstrate its core values, which include respect and understanding others. In addition to this, pupils meet the school’s exceedingly high academic expectations and achieve very well”.

We have won a number of awards which reflect our inclusive approach to education, including being awarded the Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award and the Inclusion Quality Mark, this is indicative of our “One in Christ” motto that we apply every day to everyone that is a part of the school community.

Closing date: Sunday 3rd November at 09:00 am