Teacher of Maths

Teaching Vacancies; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Multi Academy Trust in Rotherham seeks an enthusiastic teacher to deliver A level Maths, Statistics, and Further Maths. Ideal candidates will hold a PGCE/QTS and a degree in Mathematics or a related field, having experience teaching at level 3. The role is focused on promoting student success and requires effective collaboration within the faculty. A commitment to safeguarding and a positive attitude towards educational development are essential. This position supports a nurturing and solution-focused work environment.

Benefits

Positive working environment

Commitment to professional development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a PGCE/PGCE Post 16 / QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• A degree level qualification in Mathematics or a closely related field is ideal.
• Experience teaching Mathematics to level 3 students is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective teaching, learning, and assessment for A level Maths and Statistics.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure optimal outcomes for students.
• Ensure student's good progress in all assigned subjects.

Skills

Promoting equality of opportunity

Knowledge of safeguarding measures

Team-working skills

Effective problem-solving skills

Positive attitude towards candidates

Self-management skills

Strong IT and systems skills

Education

PGCE/PGCE Post 16 / QTS or equivalent

Degree in Mathematics or related field

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications / Training

• PGCE/PGCE Post 16 / QTS or another appropriate and equivalent teaching qualification.
• Degree level qualification, ideally in Mathematics or a closely related field.
• Successful teaching experience with 16‑18 learners and/or the ability to teach Maths to level 3.
• Awareness of current developments in the sector.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Strong IT and Systems Skills. An ability to interpret and act on information from student data.
• Evidence of success in leading improvement in student outcomes.
• Record of successful dealings with staff, parents and students.

Skills and Experience

• Strategies for promoting equality of opportunity together with knowledge and understanding of the educational needs of a multi‑cultural population.
• Strategies, knowledge and understanding of the measures required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Team‑working skills – the ability to contribute to and implement decisions taken by the team to support and guide students to outstanding results.
• Self‑management – the ability to plan time effectively and to organise oneself well.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• Positive attitude to working with students, staff and parents.
• Approachable, enthusiastic and well organised.
• Conscientious, honest and reliable with a sense of humour.

What the school offers its staff

Inspire Learning Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which also includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School, Thomas Rotherham College and Winterhill School. We offer a positive working environment, we care about our learners, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further.

Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face.

Further details about the role

Based at Thomas Rotherham College, the successful candidate will deliver effective teaching, learning and assessment to students in A level Maths, A level Statistics and A Level Further Maths. Candidates should ideally be able to teach at least two of these qualifications.

Main Purpose of Job

To deliver effective teaching, learning and assessment to students to ensure that they make good progress. This post is based in the Maths, IT & Computing faculty. All staff work in the interests of students and collaborate with each other to ensure the best possible outcomes for students. Duties are in line with the Professional Standards for qualified teachers and these form the basis of the job description.

All teachers have a wider duty to develop the literacy, numeracy, employability and progression skills as part of our 16‑19 study programmes.

All staff are required to work flexibly and in a way that encourages a positive work environment that is solution focused and proactive for all.

Commitment to safeguarding

Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates are expected to read the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy accessible via our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/page-template/statutory-documents/.