Teacher of Maths

Teaching Vacancies; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Farnborough is seeking a passionate Maths Teacher to inspire students and deliver high-quality education from year 7 to year 11. Candidates must have a recognised teaching qualification, excellent subject knowledge, and be capable of providing motivational lessons. The school offers a supportive environment, ongoing professional development, and various benefits such as a pension scheme and access to counselling services, ensuring a well-resourced working atmosphere.

Benefits

Access to a comprehensive Professional Studies Programme

Contribution to Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Lifestyle discounts

Access to free counselling services

Onsite parking

Complimentary refreshments during events

Qualifications

• Have relentlessly high expectations of themselves and pupils.
• Thorough knowledge of the (11-16) subject Curriculum up to GCSE.
• Be able to demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with pupils.
• Good level of IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils in order for them to excel academically.
• Teach a standard timetable allocation across year 7 to year 11.
• Support the school's aims and objectives for teaching and learning.
• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Skills

Excellent subject knowledge

Effective classroom management

Excellent communication skills

Motivational teaching techniques

Education

Good degree in a directly related subject

Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent)

Tools

Computers and interactive teaching tools

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Maths Department are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated Maths Teacher with a love of education to join the team to encourage all students to make progress in this subject no matter their ability. There are currently nine highly committed teachers who enjoy a range of traditional and progressive teaching approaches, both contributing to the academic and pastoral life of the school.

Commitment, hard work and passion are highly valued attributes at Cove School. We value and support our staff and you'll have the chance to develop your skills with a comprehensive and varied Professional Studies Programme.

The Maths Department is a strong department which consistently achieves good outcomes. Maths is a well-resourced area and all classrooms have large interactive screens & iPads that can be used for teaching. The department use Mastery Maths, White Rose Maths, Sparks and other online resources for both teaching and home learning for students.

The department runs its own in house CPD sessions to enhance the team’s subject knowledge and pedagogy even further. The team work in a collaborative manner and run lots of clubs for students in order for them to make excellent progress in Maths.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

• Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils in order for them to excel academically
• Have relentlessly high expectations of themselves and pupils
• Have excellent subject knowledge
• Be willing to teach across the full age range of pupils;year 7 to year 11
• Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional studies programme
• Teach a standard timetable allocation
• Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including, setting and marking examinations, attending departmental meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Curriculum Leader
• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children
• Support the schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning
• Adhere to and promote all school policies and procedures

Person Specification:

• Good degree in a directly related subject (desirable)
• Thorough knowledge of the (11-16) subject Curriculum up to GCSE
• Recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, or equivalent experience
• Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice
• Good level of IT literacy
• Be capable of delivering inspirational and informative lessons to the full age and ability range of pupils at the school
• Be able to demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with pupils
• Excellent and effective classroom management skills
• Have excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
• Be organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines
• A good sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

• Access to an exceptional Professional Studies Programme from extensive in-house CPD, to a wide range of external courses
• To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported
• A well-resourced curriculum area including your own laptop
• Contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Lifestyle discounts through our employee ‘Lifestyle Savings Platform'
• Access to free counselling service via our provider ‘Health Assured'
• Onsite parking
• A dedicated Teaching and Learning training room
• A staff room with complimentary refreshments and food provided on whole school events such as Parents’ Evenings

Commitment to safeguarding

Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.