Teacher of Mathematics

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

• Teach a coherent and progressive Mathematics education programme for all pupils from Year 7 to 11, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning are achieved.
• Communicate a passion for learning, with a flexible and imaginative approach to teaching.
• In accordance with our Mission Statement and our FCJ values, to play an important role in the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning opportunities for all pupils of Bellerive FCJ Catholic College

CORE DUTIES

• To support the Catholic, FCJ ethos of our school
• To have responsibility for securing high standards of teaching and learning in the department
• Teach enthusiastically and to a high standard all assigned pupils, according to their educational needs and abilities
• Monitor, assess and report on pupils in accordance with appropriate school policies.
• Mark and record all marks from term work, tests, course work and internal examinations. Pupils' marks, records etc. are kept for the duration of their time at the school.
• Contribute to the continuous cycle of improvement of aims, objectives and policies in a given subject area, within the overall aims and policies of Bellerive FCJ Catholic College.
• Assist in the development of syllabuses, materials and schemes of work within the subject area; and from time to time to review, with other colleagues, methods of teaching etc. to ensure implementation of any new requirements, maintenance of standards and new technologies.
• Maintain to a high standard and a stimulating learning environment, including wall displays, and to supervise the use and care of teaching rooms and resource areas.
• Participate in and contribute to the general management of the school by promoting the ethos of an FCJ education and its values, as detailed in the school's aims and values, and the rules and guidelines.
• Contribute, when appropriate, to discussions in department and in the whole school on aspects of school policy, curriculum and organisation.
• Contribute - in accordance with personal interests and talents - to aspects of our extra-curricular provision.
• Participate in relevant school events, such as Open Evenings, Options Evenings, Parents' Evenings etc.
• Take part in the development and consolidation of cross-curricular developments and partnerships.
• Set work, as far as possible, when pupils are absent.
• Take part in, and lead trips and visits as necessary.
• Carry out a number of assigned supervisory duties in accordance with school rota systems.
• Perform all the duties expected of a Form Tutor when asked to undertake such a responsibility.
• Adhere to and carry out all relevant aspects of the school's Health and Safety Policy.
• Undertake, where appropriate, other roles, which may arise either in the department or in the wider school environment
• To train and act as a first aider