Mathematics Teacher

Islamia Girls School, an independent school established in 1989, is one of the most academically successful in London with consistently excellent results at GCSE level. The school comprises just over 100 students and a dedicated team of staff.

The successful candidate will be based at the girl’s school but also required to teach for one day a week at our nearby boy’s school, Brondesbury College. Both schools are in the London borough of Brent.

You will be teaching years 7-11 and also encouraged to deliver extracurricular activities. Enthusiasm in the subject, overall teaching expertise and professionalism are vital so as to inspire the students’ thirst for learning. It is essential that the school’s Islamic ethos is kept in mind to ensure maintenance of the positive teaching and learning environment, all of which is guided by the ethical and moral teachings of the faith.

Qualifications

•         A degree or equivalent 

•         QTS (the school will consider ECTs)

Knowledge, understanding and skills

•         Experience of teaching KS3 and GCS

•         High expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge all pupil

•         Well-structured curriculum planning and good subject management

•         Evidence of outstanding outcomes for pupils taught

•         Evidence of exemplary teaching

•         Excellent classroom management and IT skills

•         The ability to inspire and be a role model to students

•         Knowledge of a range of approaches to cater for different learner needs

•         Knowledge of effective behaviour management

•         Knowledge and understanding of SEND

•         Knowledge of current national education policies

•         Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures

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

Personal attributes 

•         Self-motivated with an ability to use own initiative 

•         Strong teamworking skills

•         Effective interpersonal and social skills 

•         Self-reflective and willing to scrutinise own practice 

•         Full commitment to safeguarding children and young people 

•         Excellent attendance and punctuality

•         Empathetic and approachable demeanour 

•         Pro-active ‘can do’ attitude

•         Full commitment to support and promote the school’s Islamic ethos 

Islamia Schools Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks will be required for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.