Teacher of Maths

Beths Grammar School is a large multi-cultural school on the borders between London and Kent serving a wide range of vibrant and exciting communities. We specialise in boys' education in the main school and have a large, co-educational 6th form.

The Mathematics department consists of many teachers, including three Key Stage Coordinators as well as a Numeracy Lead. The Mathematics staff regularly stretch and challenge pupils at every opportunity. This includes a research-informed approach to KS3 pedagogy in our implementation of a Singaporean-styled Curriculum. As well as embedding GCSE Further Mathematics into the KS4 Curriculum for more than 50 students and offering GCSE Statistics.

A Level Mathematics is the most popular subject in the Sixth Form, with over 200 pupils taking the course. We encourage a high uptake of A Level Further Mathematics, as such numbers have grown beyond 20 in the previous two years. The Maths department prides itself on their ability to support with University entrance examinations such as TMUA and STEP, as a result students secure several Oxbridge offers for STEM pathways.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Maths up to A Level, who is looking to join a large, outstanding and dedicated team for January 2025. The position has the possibility of a TLR for the suitably experienced candidate. 

Job Description:

Curriculum

• Plan and prepare lessons in line with departmental Schemes of Work, using appropriate teaching methods and resources.
• Set Homework as per the Homework timetable.
• Mark and monitor student’s class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback, and setting targets for student’s progress.

·        Contribute to the development of schemes of work and departmental policies.

Students

• Set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline and appearance.
• Undertake students’ supervisory duties and cover for absent colleagues in line with school procedures.
• Operate the school and Department’s Discipline Support and Rewards Policy.
• Assess and record each students’ progress, including through observation, questioning, testing and marking.
• Make every reasonable effort to ensure delivery of the school’s Home School Agreement.
• Undertake Form Tutor responsibilities as set out the in the Staff Handbook.

Monitoring

• Understand and use national, local and school data to set clear targets for student’s achievement.
• Contribute to Department monitoring of the assessment of students.

Communication

• Contribute to meetings and discussions about teaching methods, Schemes of Work and Departmental Policies.
• Keep Head of Department, Form Tutors, Heads of Year informed about student progress.

External Communication

• Maintain familiarity with statutory assessment and reporting requirements and know how to prepare and present informative reports to parents.
• Attend Parents Evening and Academic Tutoring when necessary.

Staffing

• Review own professional development and identify training needs.
• Take part in the Performance Management arrangements/
• Take part in lesson observations to share good practice.

Budgets/Resources

• Assist Head of Department to:

-         identify resource needs

-         operate stock control system

-         keep departmental areas tidy and have effective displays.

·        Follow agreed safety procedures for the department

Other Specified Responsibilities

• To undertake any duties as may reasonably be required by the Headteacher

Person Specification

Essential:

• a graduate with good qualifications that include a good honours degree in a relevant discipline

• an outstanding classroom practitioner/potential and drive to become outstanding

• the ability to plan and deliver lessons which fulfil appropriate learning objectives

• an understanding of the role of assessment in learning and the ability to use assessment to  promote learning outcomes

• an enthusiasm for Maths in general and the ability to transmit this to students

• the ability to relate appropriately to school children

• the ability to execute effective discipline in keeping with the policy of the school and department

• a good knowledge of a wide range of teaching and learning methods

• the ability to create your own resources and willingness to share good practice with other colleagues

• the ability to identify learning needs of individual students

• a team player

• a strong commitment to the central role of the Form Tutor

 Requirements of the Post:

 • to contribute to the teaching of Maths across the age and ability range

• to be a Form Tutor

• to work within and contribute to established School and Department frameworks for:

•  lesson planning and delivery

• student behaviour and care

•student assessment

• to work within the school frameworks with regard to Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

•  to provide accurate information for parents as required by the School and Department policy and attend parents evening/academic tutoring interviews and other presentation meetings as reasonably directed

• to help to further develop links with the wider community

• to promote a single School ethos

• to promote the School commitment to the Continual Professional Development of all staff

• to undertake any duties as may reasonably be required by the Headteacher.

Why Join the Beths Community?

·        All staff receive their own laptop

·        CPD programme for staff development

·        24/7 Employee Wellbeing Support Programmer (free & confidential)

·        Teacher’s Pension Scheme

·        Cycle to work scheme

·        Use of School gym

·  Staff social events

Appointment Process

Applications should reach the school by 9am Friday 4th October 2024. We prefer electronic submissions and application forms can be found on TES or on the school website, no CVs please. 

We intend to interview on an application basis.

Please note that we reserve the right to close any advert before the advertised closing date should a sufficient response have been received. Therefore, please ensure that you complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks.