Mathematics Teacher - Liverpool, United Kingdom - School Improvement Liverpool

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Vacancy:
Mathematics Teacher (Key Stage 3 and 4) Mathematics Teacher (Key Stage 3 and 4) Mathematics Teacher (Key Stage 3 and 4)

Job Title: Mathematics Teacher (Key Stage 3 and 4)
Employer: LIPA Primary and High School
Job Type: Teaching & Learning
Job Phase: Secondary
NOR: 560
Grade: M1-UPR3
Actual Salary: £30,000-£46,525
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Sunday, September 1st, 2024
Closing Date: Friday, April 26th, 2024

About the School
Based in the centre of Liverpool, our school, sponsored by The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, opened in September 2014. We provide children with a broad and balanced curriculum and have a particular focus on the creative and performing arts. We currently have 545 children from Reception to Year 9. From September 2024, we will have children in Reception- Year 10, across two sites.

About the Role

• Plan, teach and contribute to the development of Mathematics at Key Stage 3 and 4. From September 2024, we will have Year 7, 8, 9 & 10 and will continue to grow our school the following year.
• Have an expert understanding of the Key Stage 3 and 4 National curriculums for Mathematics and its progression across Key Stage 3 and 4 and understand how the Secondary Mathematics curriculum is planned, taught and assessed.
• Collaborate with colleagues across subjects to support our project-based approach, maximising opportunities to teach the subject creatively, innovatively using external partners.
• Act as a Team leader for a group of Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils having responsibility for their personal development.
• Being a part of our Key Stage 3 and 4 team working collaboratively, not just from a subject specific perspective and contributing to the wider community of the school.
• Have oversight and responsibility for progress, attainment and attitudes to learning in allocated classes in Mathematics in Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Supervision of work of any classroom support staff when they are allocated to classes.
• Encourage pupils' motivation and enthusiasm, securing positive attitudes to learning and high standards of behaviour in Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Promoting the achievement of high standards through effecting teaching and learning within Mathematics preparation, evaluation and action planning.
• Monitor, evaluate and review pupils' progress, achievement and attainment in class.
• Planning learning appropriate to pupils' needs and seek to ensure progress.
• Work closely with our SENCO/SEND Team to meet pupils' needs.
• Achieve robust systems of pastoral care and personalised learning to ensure every pupil feels valued and is known and supported during their time with us.
• Demonstrate a consistent approach to safeguarding and child protection in line with our school policy.
• Support us through developing a consistent approach to behaviour management, teaching and learning, marking, assessment etc. following our relevant school policies.
• Have an excellent professional knowledge of the Mathematics Key Stage 3 and 4 curricula, together with an understanding of how pupils learn.
• Have responsibility for developing and implementing appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work and marking policies for Mathematics.
• How Mathematics learning can be enhanced through the creative and performing arts and project-based learning.
• Be aware of the KS2 curriculum and the standards of progression and attainment for Key Stage 3 and 4 students in Mathematics.
• Disseminate quality examples for learning and teaching, effective planning and provision across our school and provide appropriate CPD.
• Establish good relationships amongst our staff, encourage good working practices and support.
• Have oversight and responsibility for children's overall progress and development as a Team leader.
• Develop links and liaise with governors, the local authority and the wider school community.
• Take part in self-evaluation including making contributions to School Development Plan.
• Be creative, innovative and resilient, whilst being fully supported as part of our Secondary Team
• Contribute to mutual support and work as a member of a team.
• Committed to personal professional development and to participate in our school's system of performance management.
• Contribute to the professional development of colleagues and, where appropriate, take a lead.
• To participate in meetings with other staff to review curricular, organisational and administrative matters.
• To supervise pupils outside the classroom as required by the Head of School and within the Conditions of Employment.
• To participate in cover for absent staff as required and within the terms of the Conditions of Employment.
• Promote and actively support our school's responsibilities for safeguarding. Co-operate with the leadership and management of the school as far as is necessary to enable the responsibilities placed upon it under the Health and Safety at Work Act to be performed e.g. operate safe working practices.

Personal Qualities

• A relevant degree
• Essential Qualified Teacher Status

Essential Experience: applicants should be able to demonstrate recent and relevant experience of:

• Experience of teaching Mathematics at Key Stage 3 and 4
• A range of successful classroom practice in a secondary school.
• Experience of using a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies.
• Monitoring and evaluation of learning and teaching, leading to effective planning to raise standards.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Effective involvement with parents and other professionals.
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculums at Key Stages 3 and 4 in Math's.
• How to analyse, understand, interpret and respond to school performance data.
• Encouraging parents and carers to work co-operatively with the school and involve them in their children's education.
• A thorough knowledge of good practice in relation to safeguarding and child protection.
• How Mathematics can be taught creatively to maximise children's engagement, progress and attainment.
• A positive and effective approach to behaviour management.
• The role of the class teacher in relation to Special Educational Needs and how to work effectively as part of a SEND/Inclusion Team.
• The assessment and review of pupils' progress and development
• How learning opportunities in Mathematics can be developed through a project-based learning approach
• Excellent understanding of curriculum and pedagogical issues, particularly those related to the learning and development of older children
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of Mathematics at secondary level
• Promote and sustain high standards for all children
• Understand and value the process of monitoring, evaluating and review as an aid to raising standards
• Ability to contribute to self-evaluation exercises and whole school development
• Inspire and motivate the pupils and staff to influence the quality of learning and teaching and initiate change
• Share expertise, skills and knowledge and to encourage others to follow suit
• Seek advice and support when necessary
• Have personal impact and presence to be able to initiate change and achieve excellence
• Be creative, innovative and resilient whilst being fully supported by the Key Stage 3/4 teaching team
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment and professionalism
• Be a good team player and be able to lead and inspire by being an excellent role model
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to work independently and on own initiative
• Have good time management skills and an ability to plan and prioritise work and tasks for you and your phase team
• Maintain a personal commitment to professional development linked to the competencies necessary to deliver the requirements of this post
• Demonstrate commitment to inclusive practise and equal opportunities
• Be approachable, positive, flexible and enthusiastic with a good sense of humour
• Have a desire for further career progression

How to Apply
Please can you send your application, along with a completed self-disclosure form, to hr- .

Closing Date: Friday 26th April 2024
Short Listing Date: Wednesday 1st May 2024
Interview Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Recruitment Documents
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LIPA Primary and High School
Upper Duke Street
Liverpool
L1 7BT
L1 7BT Contact Name: Nicola McFerran
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