Maths Teacher (The Kairos Academy - BCAP)

MacIntyre Academies; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MacIntyre Academies in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced educator to lead teaching and learning strategies for students with diverse needs. The role focuses on high expectations, safeguarding, and collaboration with families and external partners.

The successful candidate will drive professional development, support staff, and ensure inclusive, high-quality teaching for learners with special education needs and challenging behaviours.

Qualifications

• Evidence of coaching and/or mentoring.
• Able to effectively resolve personnel issues.
• Training and understanding of child protection.
• Training and experience of working with students with a variety of mental health needs.
• Proven ability in leading a staff CPD session on a subject area.
• Experience of supporting staff.
• Effective liaison with Governors and a good understanding of their role.
• Commitment to school-wide focus on student attainment.
• Ability to motivate and inspire.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students.
• Promote good student progress and outcomes.
• Demonstrate full subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students.
• Use assessment effectively to inform student’s progress and to analyse data to help the target setting process.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities.
• Communicate and work effectively in a multi-disciplinary school team including parents/guardians and other external agencies.

Skills

Coaching

People management

Staff support

Governor liaison

Patience and empathy

Effective communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree

Professional development

Job description

Education

• Recognised behaviour / curriculum / SEMH qualification
• Application
• Interview
• Certificate

Teaching Experience

• Evidence of having led whole school learning and teaching strategy.
• Demonstration of high expectations
• Success with students who are below expected levels
• Work with disconnected students
• Application
• Interview
• References

Personal Skills

• Evidence of coaching and/or mentoring
• Able to effectively resolve personnel issues
• Training and understanding of child protection
• Training and experience of working with students with a variety of mental health needs
• Proven ability in leading a staff CPD session on a subject area
• Experience of supporting staff
• Effective liaison with Governors and a good understanding of their role
• Application
• Interview
• References

Knowledge and understanding

• Knowledge and experience of current good practice and development in special education provision
• Knowledge of successful practice in teaching hard to reach students
• Knowledge of how to promote independence for young people with complex needs
• Behaviour Management training
• Mental Health training
• Knowledge and experience of supporting different aspects of SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SLCN
• Knowledge of OFSTED Framework
• Application
• Interview
• References

Essential Criteria

Education

• Qualified Teacher Status
• A degree or equivalent
• Evidence of further professional development
• Application
• Interview
• Certificate

Teaching Experience

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students
• Promote good student progress and outcomes
• Demonstrate full subject and curriculum knowledge
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
• Use assessment effectively to inform student’s progress and to analyse data to help the target setting process.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities
• Communicate and work effectively in a multi-disciplinary school team including parents/guardians and other external agencies
• Commitment to school-wide focus on student attainment
• Ability to motivate and inspire
• Application
• Interview
• References

Personal Skills

• Good organisational skills
• Generate enthusiasm for new ideas in both students and staff
• Communicate effectively to groups and individuals, orally and in writing
• Resolve conflict through active listening and negotiation
• Demonstrate a flexible approach and a willingness to listen to others
• Provide advice and guidance to parents and carers in a positive and clear manner
• Remain calm when working under pressure
• Ability to show patience and empathy
• Ability to analyse situations, prioritise and help to implement realistic solutions
• Ability to establish and develop good relationships with all involved in the school
• Willingness to deliver and support extra-curricular activities
• Ability to inspire all in a love of learning for your subject Evidence of understanding and commitment to equality of opportunity
• Respect for students’ individual difference
• Application
• Interview
• References

Knowledge and understanding

• Demonstrate a good level and understanding of ICT
• Knowledge of how to deal with safeguarding issues in school
• Awareness of current developments in education and the implications of these.
• Understand how to plan appropriate interventions
• Behaviour management techniques for groups and individuals
• Know how to develop effective rapport with students, this being based on high expectations and establishing a purposeful learning environment
• Application
• Interview
• References

Securing Accountability

• Able to delegate responsibility with accountability for area of responsibility
• Communicate with staff teams effectively

Strengthening Community

• An ability to establish and maintain positive partnerships with parents, students and communities
• Commitment to the school’s wider community
• Awareness of the need to develop a school culture responsive to the nature of the school’s communities

Other Requirements

• Positive recommendation from present employer
• Adherence to standards established in Safer Recruitment guidance.
• Letter
• References
• Pre-recruitment checks