Teacher of Maths

Harriscareers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance £1,500 Outer London

Pension Scheme (TPS)

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Job summary

Harris Academy Purley is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Mathematics to cover maternity leave on a fixed term contract. The role sits on the MPS/UPS scale with a £1,500 Harris Allowance and additional Harris benefits.

You will join a collaborative team in South London, focused on high standards and student development. The successful candidate will hold QTS or equivalent, with experience in secondary teaching and a strong understanding of KS3/KS4.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (including practice)
• Understand effective teaching and learning and high expectations for all students
• Experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and 11-18 settings is preferred
• Familiar with National Curriculum requirements at KS3/KS4 and lesson planning

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad, balanced curriculum and support a designated curriculum area
• Monitor and support student progress as a teacher and tutor
• Create a motivating and safe learning environment and communicate with parents and carers
• Contribute to planning, resource development, and departmental improvement
• Support safeguarding and pastoral responsibilities as a form tutor

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Secondary teaching experience

KS3/KS4 knowledge

ICT skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mathematics

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Teaching (MAT Cover / Fixed Term Contract)

MPS/UPS (Outer London) + £1,500 Harris Allowance + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits Require

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Mathematics to cover maternity leave.

At Harris Academy Purley, 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.

WORKING WITH US

At Harris Academy Purley, 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. Working at Harris Academy Purley, you will make a real difference to the lives of young people and their families in South London who value the learning and school environment we offer. Our school is oversubscribed; we have families, from a number of boroughs, who choose us for the high standard of education we provide, and staff come from across London as well as Sussex and Surrey to come and work with us. You will be given ample opportunities to develop and progress your career, and all staff are encouraged to develop their interests and areas of expertise. Our professional development is tailored to ensure all staff are able to continue learning regardless of their role or stage of career.

To learn more about working in our academy and what we can offer you , view our academy page via the “why work at” button.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The purpose of your role will be:

• 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/form 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 academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth

Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:

• Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan)
• Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process)
• Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area)
• Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress)
• Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders
• Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students)Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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
• Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Teacher Development

At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expertdevelopment initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.

We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. Find out more here.

Flexible Working

We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual's circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance (usually£2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), an Annual Loyalty Bonus , Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.