Teacher of Maths

Overview:

The Teacher of Maths role is an exciting addition to the Gloucester academy team. 

As a Maths teacher you will be joining an experienced team with a possibility of leading our own area within the faculty depending on your interest. The mathematics department is made up of five passionate teachers, including one Edexcel examiner (with more in the process of becoming examiners) plus an equally passionate maths HLTA. Improving ourselves as teachers is paramount to the team through weekly PD sessions, subject knowledge enhancements, online courses, and exam conferences. 

Resources:

In each classroom there is a visualiser which the maths team uses during the input part of every lesson. Each student has their own mini whiteboard enabling teachers to assess their class with ease.

We use Sparx with our Y7 through to Y11. Students have weekly homework tasks set on these platforms, the tasks are centred around retrieval practice. 

The team works on and embed the latest mathematical pedagogy into our continually developing shared lesson bank. Each lesson has been designed with a retrieval segment to start the lesson, the main body of the lesson focuses on I Do, We Do, You Do, with students completing at least 20 minutes of silent independent work to master their learning. 

Job Purpose:

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate. 
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher/Tutor.    
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.   
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.   
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Main Duties / Responsibilities: 

• To undertake a designated programme of teaching across all key stages   
• To teach consistently high-quality lessons   
• To plan and deliver schemes of work and lessons that meet the requirements of KS3 and 4 
• To be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in your subject. 
• To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up-to-date information for Bromcom, registers  
• To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students  
• To set expectations for staff and students in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of learning & teaching  
• To prioritise and manage time effectively, ensuring continued professional development in line with the role  
• To follow the school policies and procedures    
• To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support 
• To maintain discipline in accordance with the school procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework  
• To update professional knowledge and expertise as appropriate to keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology.

What’s in it for you: 

• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Childcare Voucher scheme
• Car benefit scheme
• My Health discounts

How to apply: 

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is  Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at 11:59pm. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.