Essential:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Have a genuine passion for Mathematics and the teaching of Mathematics

• Display a high level of professionalism at all times

• Be committed to the safeguarding of children

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with an understanding of good teaching and how children learn

• Have a degree or equivalent qualification

• Be able to communicate effectively and positively with all stakeholders

• Have the ability to teach Mathematics  to at least GCSE level, and an interest in and understanding of the current developments and changes to the curriculum

• Be committed to the wider aspects of school life including extra-curricular activities

• Be willing to work as a member of a team and be committed to the school’s strategic commitment, purpose and intent

• Be willing to undertake further, relevant training and to pass those skills on to other members of staff, as appropriate

• Be committed to obtaining the highest standards of achievement, and have the belief that engaging learning, with high challenge and a focus on developing independence, is the most effective and enjoyable learning

• A natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours. We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’.

Desirable:

• Experience of teaching Mathematics at Key Stage 5

• Record of participation in activities beyond own classroom designed to have impact on student progress either at subject or year group, such as organising extra-curricular activities

• Leading other colleagues or other professionals in a whole school or subject based initiative.

• Experience to take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, initiating and responding to advice and feedback from colleagues.