Teacher of Maths

Harris Garrard Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Garrard Academy seeks a dedicated maths teacher to join our committed team. You will contribute to KS3/KS4 maths education, develop resources and assess student work, and support a tutoring role within the school.

The successful candidate will hold QTS (or equivalent) and have strong ICT skills, excellent communication with parents, and a clear commitment to high standards and inclusive teaching in a multi-ethnic urban setting.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (including practice).
• Understand theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Understand importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students and of being a tutor.
• Know National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and how to write lesson plans, develop resources and assess students' work.
• Be able to work in a team and maintain positive relationships with staff.
• Have good ICT skills, including interactive white boards.
• Create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students.
• Communicate positively with parents, carers and external agencies when needed.
• Demonstrate strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Lead and manage own work effectively and manage time well.
• Motivate students and raise aspirations through various strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teach Maths to KS3/KS4 and assess students' work.
• Develop learning resources and write lesson plans.
• Monitor and report on student progress and provide feedback.
• Tutor students and support wider student development.
• Communicate with parents, carers and external agencies as required.

Skills

Secondary teaching experience

ICT skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication with parents

Lesson planning

Education

QTS (or equivalent)

Undergraduate degree in Maths or related field

Job description

We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Maths.

At Harris Garrard Academy, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our excellent students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
• Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor
• Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
• Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff
• Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards
• Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students
• Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary
• Have good written and spoken communication skills
• Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively
• Have excellent time management skills
• Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies