Mathematics Teacher

Avenor College is seeking Teacher of Mathematics to join us on our journey into the future. 

As the school expands, we need to appoint enthusiastic and dynamic professionals to contribute to the teaching of mathematics throughout KS3-5 from August 2018. Applicants should be qualified Maths teachers and NQT’s are welcome to apply. Our Maths department consists of four members of staff, as well as many primary and nursery teachers delivering mathematics. The department has three very well equipped classrooms. 

For more information please take a good look at the Avenor College website: http://www.avenor.ro/en/careers-at-avenor-225/

We would welcome applicants who will fulfil the following Essential Characteristics: 

• Be near-native or native speakers of English;
• Be able to offer Maths to A level with an international dimension;
• Be able to motivate and challenge able students by co-creating a stimulating learning experience;
• Be motivated to develop schemes of work and ensure that Maths is a central aspect of the whole school curricular and co-curricular experience;
• Inspire trust and confidence in students, parents and colleagues, with the ability to offer CPD to colleagues in your area of specialism;
• Promote the wider aspirations and values of Avenor College.

We value the following Personal Characteristics and would hope you might be able to demonstrate these:

People oriented - building positive relationships; good team player and good team builder; excellent listener; fair and consistent;

• Positive outlook - in all respects a good role model who will lead by example;
• A high level of cultural sensitivity and the ability to treat all staff/students/parents equally regardless of nationality or background;
• Capacity for hard work; organised and prepared; a high degree of resilience;
• Healthy lifestyle;
• Interest and constant practice in their own personal development;
• Constant learner.

We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package including: high quality 1 bedroom apartment; flights; medical insurance for employee and dependents; 80% tuition support will be provided for any successful applicant with school-aged children;
• The position will be offered on an initial two-year contract term with annual renewal thereafter;
• Maximum IGCSE classes sizes of 18, small motivated groups of A level students;
• Continuing professional development opportunities;
• Maximum contact time 80%, the remainder being Planning, Preparation and Assessment time;
• A wonderful well equipped friendly environment in which to work, with a motivated team of Maths specialists;
• A great team spirit.

THE MATHS DEPARTMENT

We teach a broad and balanced curriculum in our primary school following the Romanian national curriculum. In middle school we currently offer the Romanian national curriculum but also the Cambridge Secondary 1 mathematics curriculum, culminating in checkpoint examination, students then progress onto IGCSE Mathematics 0580. Some students move onto A level Mathematics 9709 studying Pure Maths 1-3, Mechanics 1 and Statistics 1. All courses are Cambridge examined.

The department is forward thinking, plans are afoot to challenge students even more, by adopting a ‘stage not age’ concept, entering students when they are ready for summative assessments rather than delaying. The department is actively pursuing an AfL and AoL culture, students are expected to be active learners, and great critical thinkers, we want young people to see the examinations as experiences, hurdles that present challenge, but most importantly we believe that mathematics is intrinsically fascinating, and we want our teachers to really ‘inspire’ the mathematic education of tomorrows leaders.

As a teacher in our school, you would be expected to be able to motivate through differentiation all our students, as well as being a positive role model for our locally recruited staff. We would particularly welcome colleagues who are confident at mentoring students, coaching staff, providing CPD activities to their own direct colleagues or even at whole school level.

Application process:

• Please send your complete resume/CV, with a good-quality, recent head-and-shoulders photo to hr@avenor.ro or by using the quick apply on TES; 
• Include a covering letter explaining your strengths, your reasons for wanting to work at Avenor College (and live in Bucharest), and a short statement outlining your educational beliefs;
• Additionally ensure that your CV/ TES application includes the names of at least three referees with their current phone numbers and email addresses.

Safeguarding: 

Please be aware we take very seriously our duty of care towards all our students; as part of our safeguarding procedures we will undertake rigorous checks with referees, as well as requiring you to provide current police checks.

Timescale

• Closing date: March 10, 2018
• First-round interviews - via Skype
• Final interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held at Avenor College, Bucharest, in  March 2018.