Lead Maths Teacher

The Job: Pleckgate High School wishes to appoint a Lead Teacher of Mathematics to join the school in September. This is a special opportunity for an outstanding, ambitious and dynamic mathematics teacher to further enhance the teaching and learning within the department. Candidates should demonstrate an excellent understanding and keen interest in mathematical pedagogy, a commitment to keeping up to date with developments in this area, be proactive in engaging with colleagues and networks in other organisations to ensure that we are at the forefront of teaching and learning practice, excellent subject knowledge and some experience of coaching teachers in mathematics using an instructional coaching programme. What does this job do? To contribute to raising standards of pupil attainment and achievement in mathematics. To enable all staff to use well-judged and imaginative teaching strategies to provide support and intervention to meet the needs of individual learners in order that they make at least good progress relative to their starting point. To secure the promotion of high levels of enthusiasm for, participation in and commitment to, learning amongst all pupils by working with other teachers to develop their practice. Being a member of the Teaching and Learning team who will plan and deliver the whole school and mathematics- specific CPD, being part of the strategic direction of the quality of education across school. Lead the development and implementation of a whole school numeracy strategy working with Heads of Department to embed numeracy skills within their curriculum areas. Analyse data to identify trends, track progress and set targets for improvement in numeracy. Oversee the numeracy interventions programme coordinating with the learning support and pastoral teams to ensure pupils are making good progress. Leading on researching best practice and keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in mathematical education; sharing this knowledge with staff and offering support to implement the research into their own practice. Providing effective and impactful mentoring and coaching to teachers at all stages of their career, giving constructive feedback, monitoring to ensure improvements and effective use of the Steplab instructional coaching programme. Supporting wider engagement in mathematics through the organisation and delivery of extracurricular enrichment opportunities. What are the job requirements? Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree and be able to show evidence of ongoing professional development. Be able to show evidence of outstanding results for GCSE mathematics groups at foundation and higher level and preferably other mathematical qualifications (eg GCSE statistics, Level 2 further mathematics) Demonstrate outstanding teaching practice and excellent behaviour management. Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies and how children learn mathematics. Have