Teacher of Mathematics

• Making an

effective contribution, by way of the classes which have been allocated, to the

teaching commitments of the school in line with the school's curriculum policy

and departmental requirements.

• Taking

responsibility for the work, behaviour and progress of pupils in the classes which

are allocated to the teacher, in line with policies and procedures for the

department and the school.

• Participating

in the development of appropriate schemes of work which correspond with the

School and Faculty policies for curriculum and teaching methodology, which have

regard for the National Curriculum.

• Assisting

in the implementation of programmes for the assessment of students as

determined by the Faculty in the light of the requirements of the school and

the National Curriculum. To regularly

mark pupils' work in line with the requirements of the school. To participate

in the school's scheme for the recording and reporting of pupils' achievements.

• Sharing in

the responsibility for the security of resources, specialist areas, stock, and

equipment allocated to the postholder.

• Participating

in the school's agreed scheme for appraisal.

• Liaising

with Form Teachers, and Pastoral Staff in promoting the interests of all

students, especially those with Special Educational Needs, in dealing with

problems and difficulties which may arise.

• Attending

such meetings as may be necessary in connection with the post, eg Departmental

and Faculty meetings, and Progress Evenings.

• Contributing

to the production of records, statistics, and reports (including those to

Parents as required under the relevant Education Act) for the Headteacher, or

Head of Faculty as required.

• Co-operating

in the correct implementation of Health and Safety regulations

Additional

Responsibilities

• All

teachers at Burnage Academy for Boys are expected to be involved in the

organisation and development of Pastoral Work (care, welfare, guidance, and

counselling), and to act as Form Tutors if required, in accordance with the

general Job Description of Form Tutor.

• All

teachers will be expected to carry out a share of supervisory duties in

accordance with published duty rosters.

• All

teachers will be expected to capture accurately punctuality and attendance

information of the students that they teach.

• Job

Descriptions for all posts in the school will be subject to review and may be

modified after proper consultation with the holder of the post.

• The above

responsibilities and duties are subject to the policies for Equal

Opportunities, of the school, and to the provisions made by the school for the

implementation of these policies.

• The above

responsibilities and duties are subject to the general duties and

responsibilities contained in the Teachers' Pay and Conditions Act 1987.

• In

addition to the duties which are specified in the Job Description a teacher may

asked to undertake such responsibilities as the Headteacher, Governors and

Trustees may reasonably require which are consistent with the statutory and

contractual duties of a teacher.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills/Abilities

• The

ability to organise, plan and prepare structured lessons, providing for

individual differences.

• An

empathy with young people and a willingness to work hard to motivate and

encourage them in developing a love of the subject.

• The

ability to organise and teach lessons with flair and imagination.

• An

ability to communicate effectively with parents, pupils and other staff to

produce written and verbal reports as required.

• An

ability to incorporate a variety of teaching and learning styles into teaching

and to be keen to take advantage of the Mathematics and I.T. facilities in the

school.

• The

enthusiasm to take part in whole school issues, policies and activities.

Knowledge and Understanding

• An

appropriate qualification and background in Mathematics (Qualified Teacher

Status / QTS pending if currently on PGCE)

• An

appropriate understanding of the standards required by the National Curriculum,

GCSE, and other KS4 courses, and the ability to assess pupils against these.

• High

standards of expectation of all pupils.

Work related circumstances

• Applicants

should have good personal organisational skills.

• Applicants

must be able to contribute to the development work of the department.

• There

must be a commitment to implement school policy on matters relating to pupils,

guidance, welfare, school rules, etc.

• All

work is done in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Policy of the school.

• Willingness to consent to and apply

for an enhanced disclosure: a willingness to abide by GDPR requirements.