Job Title: Maths Teacher
Location: Edinburgh
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Part time
Salary: Negotiable
Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Mathematics Teacher to join our client, a prestigious school. This role involves teaching and supporting the provision of mathematics from Remove (P7) to Upper 6 (S6) with a timetable allocation of twenty-three periods a week (0.766 FTE).
Job Purpose
- To deliver high-quality teaching in mathematics, adhering to faculty guidelines and national and school policies.
- To contribute to the curriculum delivery under the direction of the Head of Faculty.
- To be a proactive team player with a modern approach to teaching, including enhancing digital literacy.
- To serve as a Form Tutor/Teacher, responsible for the pastoral care and academic progress of a group of pupils.
Key Responsibilities
To the Students:
- Foster a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere to stimulate student interest and development.
- Stay updated with curriculum developments, integrating changes as required.
- Prepare lessons using resources and strategies suited to student age and ability.
- Monitor, assess, and ensure student progress in line with national and school requirements.
- Provide support for students with specific learning difficulties and additional support needs.
- Encourage student confidence and responsibility in their learning.
- Ensure appropriate provisions for students with access arrangements in exams.
- Maintain student safety and raise awareness of relevant safety issues.
- Collaborate with the Head of Faculty and staff to create a stimulating learning environment.
- Participate in regular faculty meetings for communication, decision-making, and task delegation.
- Engage in the school’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme.
- Contribute to the co-curricular activities programme and participate in educational visits.
To the School:
- Maintain regular communication with the Head of Faculty regarding student matters.
- Collaborate with colleagues to uphold high behaviour standards.
- Implement and stay informed on school policies, including health and safety, trips, curriculum, assessment, and tracking.
- Use the School Improvement Plan for departmental planning and improvement.
- Uphold high personal standards of punctuality, appearance, and commitment.
- Participate in supervisory duties shared by all staff members.
- Cover for absent colleagues as per the rota.
- Seek authorisation for anticipated absences and provide notice for unavoidable absences due to sickness, ensuring work for classes is indicated.
- Attend all relevant staff meetings, in-service days, and recommended training courses.
- Attend parent/staff meetings or other student-related meetings as required.
- Complete and oversee student reports in accordance with guidelines and deadlines.
- Ensure the security and safe use of valuable faculty items.
- Report any damage to departmental areas, equipment, furniture, and fittings to facilities management.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- A degree in Mathematics or a related subject.
- Proven experience teaching Mathematics at secondary school level.
- Strong understanding of the UK curriculum and assessment methods.
- Excellent classroom management skills.
- Ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities.
- Proficiency in integrating digital technology into teaching.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
If you are a passionate educator ready to inspire and support students in their mathematical journey, we encourage you to apply now through Sanctuary Personnel for this exciting opportunity.
