Teacher of Maths

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Post holder reports to: Director of Learning or Subject Lead

Purpose of Role: To deliver high quality maths  lessons and contribute actively contribute to the successes and priorities of the curriculum area.

• Plan creative lessons in accordance with departmental schemes of learning, national curriculum programmes of study and exam specifications (if applicable).
• Be responsible for the planning, monitoring and evaluation of engaging, creative and innovative teaching and learning within and across sequences of lessons to inspire and motivate students.
• A knowledge of a mastery curriculum or a willingness to learn about a mastery curriculum.
• Maintain excellent classroom management by following the school’s Behaviour and Rewards Policy.
• Engage in a positive, purposeful and collaborative working atmosphere that is conducive to learning.
• Encourage and acknowledge student participation and achievement.
• Be responsible for the behaviour, uniform, attendance, punctuality and conduct of students in lessons.
• Provide appropriate stretch and challenge for all students and, in particular, Pupil Premium (PP) and High Attaining (HA) students.
• To ensure tasks are personalised (as appropriate) to ensure all students make and exceed expected progress.
• To be responsible for supporting high standards of literacy and numeracy within lessons.
• To be responsible for training and use of directed time as determined by your line manager.
• To participate, as appropriate, in meetings at the College which relate to student progress.
• To maintain an accurate register of attendance at all times.
• To follow DSTC protocols for any absences and set appropriate cover work when needed.

Assessment, Recording and Reporting

• Keep appropriate records of students’ work in accordance with departmental policies.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of data deadlines.
• Be responsible for the tracking of student progress to inform planning.
• Track, recognise and act on students achieving and underachieving.
• Adhere to the school’s Feedback Policy.
• Complete student reports in line with school policy.
• Attend parents’ evenings as required and keep parents informed of their child’s progress and future targets.

Performance Management and Professional Development

• Take part in the school’s staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development.
• Continue own professional development appropriate to career stage.
• Participate in the Early Career Framework or the appraisal process to secure continued professional development

Pastoral 

Responsibilities as a Form Tutor will include:

• Adhere to the tutor programme as directed by the Raising Standards Leader.
• Attend assembly with your form group unless a dispensation has been given.
• Promote the holistic progress and well-being of both individual students and the form group as a whole.
• Build good relationships with your tutees so that they will look to you for support and advice.
• Help students with individual guidance as necessary.
• Report any issues of concern to the Pastoral Leader and Raising Standards Leader.
• Maintain an accurate register of attendance and do everything possible to encourage good attendance.
• Implement all relevant pastoral policies to promote engagement in learning, behaviour for learning and pride in being a member of the DSTC community.

General Responsibilities

• To actively embrace and role model the school’s vision and values. 
• Contribute to the operational management of the school and be proactive in supporting an ethos that recognises and celebrates success and promotes high expectations and aspirations.
• Contribute to the effective management of the school through the implementation of school policies and the code of conduct.
• Be a visible presence around the school.
• Attend all meetings and parent  meetings relevant to the post.
• Other duties as the Principal may reasonably require.

Equality, Diversity, Social Justice & Anti-racism

We are committed to and champion equality, diversity, social justice, and anti-racism in all aspects of employment within the school. All employees are expected to understand and actively promote these principles in every aspect of their work in and out of school.