Teacher of Maths
- Recruiter
- Ark Elvin Academy
- Location
- London
- Salary
- 28231.00 - 38046.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 06 Jul 2015
- Closes
- 17 Jul 2015
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Teacher
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Ark Elvin Academy Teacher of Maths Do you believe in the power of education to make a difference to young people's futures? Do you aspire to have a lasting impact on children's lives? At Ark Elvin we are committed to ensuring that teachers can focus on teaching and have the opportunity to refine and develop their practice in the classroom within a nurturing environment. We are now looking to recruit an outstanding Maths teacher to deliver exceptional teaching and learning, helping students to achieve excellent results. You will design an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires children to appreciate maths, instilling in them a love for the subject and a desire to learn. Since joining the Ark network in 2014 we have made tremendous progress, but it's important we don't stand still and continue to develop, improve and innovate. There couldn't be a more exciting time to join us. You will become a part of a close knit professional community of enthusiastic teachers and benefit from guidance and support of experts from the Ark network, one of the country's top performing school groups. As a growing school, there is a lot of scope to rapidly progress your career. You will have the opportunity to work with great colleagues and develop your career through an outstanding professional development programme and be supported by the expertise of experienced colleagues to develop yourself as an outstanding teacher. You will need to: be an excellent teacher, with a resilient character and a strong personal drive understand the difference that a great education can make to pupils - especially to those from disadvantaged backgrounds have achieved high rates of progress and attainment in your current school exude a passion for the subject which is evident in your day to day classroom practice be a 'learner' and reflective practitioner Location: Brent, London Salary: Ark MPS (Inner London) GBP 28,231- GBP38,046 depending onExperience Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Job Description: Teacher of Maths Reporting to: Head of Department Start date: September 2015 Salary: Ark MPS (Inner London) GBP 28,231- GBP38,046 depending on Experience The Role To deliver outstanding teaching and learning of their subject and therefore help students achieve excellent results, and be a role-model/impact the academy more widely. To design an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires children to appreciate the subject and its application. Key Responsibilities To plan, resource and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress To provide a nurturing environment that helps students to develop as learners To help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole academy To contribute to the effective working of the academy. Outcomes and Activities Teaching and Learning Enrich the curriculum with trips and visits to enhance the learning experience of all students With direction from the Head of Department and within the context of the academy's curriculum and schemes of work, plan and prepare effective teaching modules and lessons Teach engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve pupil attainment Use regular assessments to set targets for students, monitor student progress and respond accordingly to the results of such monitoring To produce/contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual and groups of pupils Develop plans and processes for the classroom with measurable results and evaluate those results to make improvements in student achievement Ensure that all students achieve at least at chronological age level or, if well below level, make significant and continuing progress towards achieving at chronological age level Maintain regular and productive communication with pupils, parents and carers, to report on progress, sanctions and rewards and all other communications Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils Direct and supervise support staff assigned to lessons and when required participate in related recruitment and selection activities Implement and adhere to the academy's behaviour management policy, ensuring the health and well-being of pupils is maintained at all times Participate in preparing pupils for external examinations. School culture and ethos Support the academy's values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies practices and procedures Help create a strong academy community, characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships Help develop a school/department culture and ethos that is utterly committed to achievement To be active in issues of student welfare and support Support and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professional in and beyond the school, covering lessons and providing other support as required. Other Undertake , and when required, deliver or be part of the appraisal system and relevant training and professional development Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Head of Department or Principal. Person Specification: Teacher of Maths Qualification Criteria Qualified to degree level and above Qualified to teach and work in the UK. Experience Experience of raising attainment in a challenging environment Experience of reflecting on and improving teaching practice to increase studentachievement Evidence of continually improving the teaching and learning of their subject through schemes of work and extra-curricular activities. Knowledge Up to date knowledge in the curriculum area Understanding of the strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour. Skills and attributes We are looking for these skills and attributes or at the very least, a candidate's clear, demonstrable capacity to develop them: Leadership Effective team worker and leader. Demonstrates resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement. Acts as a role model to staff and students. Vision aligned with Elvin's high aspirations, high expectations of self and others. Alignment with Elvin vision Relentless drive to do whatever it takes to ensure all pupils succeed. Embody our core values - integrity, courage, community and mastery - in all aspects of work and conduct. The belief that with the right environment all of our pupils are able to excel at university, or in a meaningful alternative. The courage and conviction to make a difference. Communication skills The ability to listen and communicate effectively. Empathy and the ability to understand the needs, aspirations and motivation of diverse individuals and groups. The ability to influence and motivate others. Working with others Develop and communicate a shared vision. Model desired behaviour and values. Empower, support and coach others. Hold others to account for high standards of performance. Understand and resolve conflict. Problem solving Identify, analyse and resolve problems and issues. Develop plans with concrete outcomes and effective solutions. Evaluate results and identify necessary actions. Make fact-based decisions. Resilience Sustain energy, optimism and motivation in the face of pressure and setbacks. Stay calm in difficult situations and maintain clarity of vision. Adaptable in the face of adversity. Results and learning orientation Awareness of own strengths and limits. Commitment to ongoing improvement and learning. A passion for teaching and strong subject knowledge. Focus on achieving challenging goals and results. Resourcefulness and flexibility in delivering outcomes. Other Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils Willingness to undertake training This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.. Date posted: 11/07/2015