Maths Teacher

Secondary Maths Key Responsibilities Learning and Teaching Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

• Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
• Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
• Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils

• Be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these
• Guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching
• Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study

• Have a secure knowledge of the subject and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship
• Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever your specialist subject

• Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time
• Promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity
• Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired
• Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching
• Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s)
• Contribute to the development of schemes of work and department resources

• Know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively
• Have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these
• Demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development
• Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them

Within the context of the school’s ethos, policies and procedures, the Maths teacher will develop and implement subject policies, plans, targets and practices to:

• Develop and implement procedures and practices which reflect Aspen Heights British School’s commitment to high achievement, and effective teaching and learning;
• Create a climate which enables other staff to develop and maintain positive attitudes towards the subject and confidence in teaching it;
• Establish a clear, shared understanding of the importance and role of the department in contributing to the students’ spiritual, moral and cultural development, and in preparing students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experience of adult life;
• Work with the Leadership Team to establish short, medium and long-term plans for the development and resourcing of the department;
• Liaise with colleagues in the secondary phase to ensure the effective transition of students into Year 7;
• Monitor the progress made in achieving departmental plans and targets, evaluate the effects on teaching and learning, and in close consultation with the Leadership Team use this analysis to guide further improvement.

• Establish staff and resource needs for the department and advise the Head of secondary of likely priorities for…