Maths Teacher (suitable for ECTs)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Good Honours Degree or equivalent in relevant subject
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Post graduate qualification
• Relevant higher degree or professional qualification
• Experience of being a form teacher
• ICT Proficiency
• Evidence of commitment to extended learning for students beyond the classroom
• Active involvement in the promotion of equal opportunities
• Experience of working with parents/carers and external agencies
• A passion for the subject and knowledge and skills to inspire students
• Willingness to teach Maths to KS5
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent communicator – sensitive and effective
• An ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people including students, parents/carers, Governors and colleagues
• Knowledge, skill and intelligent use of data to inform intervention strategies to improve outcomes for students
• A keen interest in how students learn and experience of putting this knowledge into practice
• Desire to be a Tutor and support the school’s programme for care, welfare and guidance
• Knowledge and understanding of current educational issues
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding
• A commitment to Equal Opportunities
• Ambition and vision
• A commitment to sustaining and raising achievement, attainment and aspirations of all students
• Have the ability to work in a team
• A sense of humour and perspective
• Ability to work under pressure and remain positive, enthusiastic and resilient
• Reflective and analytical
• Energy, imagination and personal commitment
• Personal and professional commitment to the philosophies of school improvement and effectiveness
• Supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos
• Potential and capacity to grow professionally and aspire further to take responsibility and lead
• Excellent attendance and punctuality

What the school offers its staff

• A caring, happy school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Friendly and committed staff who are supportive and open to new ideas Enthusiastic and well behaved children who enjoy learning
• Close links and group support from other schools within the FCJ network and and Gaudete Trust in this exciting time in our development
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development

Commitment to safeguarding

Gumley House School FCJ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subjected to a series of checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) publication.