ROLE

We offer a supportive school community, wonderful students and a well-resourced department. Your written and spoken English must be of an advanced level.

RESPONSIBLE TO

The Head of Mathematics

TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Head of Mathematics, planning for continuity and progression throughout the School.

• Work with the Assistant Headteachers of KS3 or KS4 and KS5 to be a tutor within the school’s pastoral system.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach the lessons assigned to you, planning appropriately to meet the needs of all students, making effective use of resources, and securing the best possible standards of learning and achievement.

• Maintain good order and discipline amongst students, in accordance with the School's behaviour policy, and have due regard for their welfare, health and safety.

• Maintain a productive learning environment by employing good classroom techniques, resources and management skills.

• Follow guidelines for assessment as set out by the School and keep appropriate records.

• Establish professional and effective communication with parents, reporting to them formally and informally on the development, progress and attainment of students.

• Liaise with the Deputy Head and with Tutors about any students with specific learning needs or giving rise to learning or pastoral concerns.

• Contribute to the creation of a stimulating learning environment around the School.

• Show an active commitment to the wider life of the School, including extra-curricular activities and events.

• Show commitment to your own professional development and take an active interest in educational debate and development.

• Carry out administrative and supervisory duties efficiently and conscientiously.

• Supervise and, so far as is practicable, teach any students who are assigned to you by the teacher in charge of cover arrangements.

• Undertake such other tasks as may be reasonably assigned by the Deputy Head or Head from time to time.

• Act in accordance with the policies of the School and in particular with the principles laid down in the Staff Handbook, Staff Code of Conduct, ICT Acceptable Use Policy and Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy.

TEACHER SPECIFICATION

We keep an open mind in the consideration of any applicant who believes they have something special and valuable to contribute.

Essential

• EU/ Swiss passport or valid work permit for Switzerland before applying 

• Experience in teaching Mathematics to students from 11 to 18 years old in a UK curriculum setting (State, Private or International).

• Track record of successful GCSE and A Level results, adding value and stretching the most able.

• Ability to teach mixed ability classes getting the best results for all students

• Knowledge of the English National Curriculum.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

• The desire to work in a highly collaborative department in which all teachers use the same mathematical models to create a consistent experience for students

• The ability to develop online teaching resources tailored to the GES maths curriculum

• A proactive approach to professional development, striving to improve your own practice

• A commitment to helping students to develop a broad range of skills and attributes

• The ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues and parents

• Flexibility, a sense of humour, and a willingness to contribute to all aspects of school life, including trips, projects, special events and extracurricular clubs

• Qualified teacher status

Desirable

• Experience of teaching A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

• A degree in Mathematics.

• Experience of classroom teaching using an online learning platform such as Dr Frost Maths.

• Interest in curriculum development, especially at A Level.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary for this role will be shared with the shortlisted candidates. 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be made through our school portal and TES in English and consist of a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) and a completed online application form. The covering letter can be uploaded as part of your application on the TES. Do not apply outside of the TES platform. 

In your application letter you should ensure that you outline your impact and successes, and how you meet the job description and teacher specification. Due to the large number of applications we receive for every role, it may not be possible to contact every candidate, but we thank you in advance for your interest in our school. 

SAFER RECRUITMENT

GES is committed to equalities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from suitable candidates no matter their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, enhanced national/international criminal records checks and prohibition from teaching checks. In some instances social media/Internet checks.