Job Description: Second in charge of Mathematics

Reports to:Director of Maths and Computer Science

Salary: Ark MPS/UPS Outside London (£23,026 – £39,204) + TLR 2b (£4,398)

Start date:September 2017

The role

To support the Head of Maths in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the academy’s Maths strategy and to support the curriculum development, planning, teaching and assessment to secure excellent subject outcomes for all students in Maths in line with the academy’s targets.

Key responsibilities

  • Set high expectations so that all students are inspired, motivated and challenged to reach their full potential, and in doing so meet their progress and attainment targets
  • Plan and teach well-structured, differentiated lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and cultivate every student’s intellectual curiosity
  • Use data to inform teaching and learning, identify areas for intervention and provide feedback to students, staff and families in order to promote progress and outcomes
  • Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so that students can focus on learning
  • Work collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams
  • Participate actively throughout the network, by attending relevant meetings, and, as appropriate, delivering network-wide training and initiatives
  • Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community

Other

  • Be a form tutor (where allocated).
  • Contribute to the academy’s extracurricular programme.
  • Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the line manager or Principal.

Person Specification: Second in charge of Mathematics

Qualification Criteria

  • Qualified to degree level or above.
  • Qualified to teach and work in the UK.

Experience

  • Evidence of raising attainment in the subject.
  • Evidence of improved practice following feedback.
  • Teaching in the secondary age sector to at least to GCSE level.

Behaviours

Leadership

  • Coach others to improve their practice.
  • Provide honest yet constructive feedback.
  • Build a highly functioning team.
  • Instil high expectations in self and others.
  • Alignment to the Ark Kings and Ark schools vision.
  • Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student.
  • Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence in self and others.
  • Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.

Teaching

  • Up to date with latest curriculum developments and assessment requirements
  • Excellent classroom teacher.
  • Effective behaviour management, with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and rewards.
  • Good planning, organisational and communication skills.
  • Resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement for all students.
  • Commitment to regular ongoing professional development to improve practice.
  • A role model to students, parents and other staff.

Other

  • This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.