Maths Teacher

Licensed sponsor Worthing Posted 1 day ago

We are looking for a teacher who is

Looking to work in a college with a positive and inclusive ethos
Able to deliver great lessons with communication development at their centre
Lead a holistic approach to learning for young people in your class
Prepared to take a full role in curriculum development and extracurricular activities
Aspirational for students and yourself
Dynamic, creative and emotionally intelligent
Excellent at using a variety of communication systems

We welcome applications from teachers with excellent special or mainstream experience in primary or secondary sector. A programme of support and training will be offered to develop your understanding and skills in special educational needs within a supportive environment.

Applicants who are invited to interview will also be observed working with a class of students to demonstrate how they interact with students and structure learning. We fully intend to hold interviews face to face and will provide more

Purpose of Job

Teaching students within the college and carrying out such other duties as may be reasonable assigned by the Head Teacher

Applicable Contract Terms and Duties

This job description is to be performed in accordance with the provisions of the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document [2025] and within the range of teachers' duties set out in that document as are relevant to the post holder's title and salary point. The post is otherwise subject to the conditions of service for school teachers in England & Wales and to locally agreed conditions of employment to the extent that they are incorporated in the post holder's individual contract of employment, copies of which are available on request.

Relationships

The post holder is responsible to the Lead Teacher for maths for their teaching duties, responsibilities and teaching tasks. The post holder is responsible for liaison with outside agencies as appropriate. The post holder is responsible for the supervision of the work of Teaching Assistants and other assistants relevant to his/her responsibilities, and for maintaining efficient working relationships with all students, staff in the college and the LA, parents, governors and all visitors to the college.

Particular Responsibilities

To ensure the effective communication of Oak Grove's Ethos, Aims and Policies to staff, students and outside agencies.
To teach, according to their special educational needs, students assigned in the class group. This will include planning and developing a differentiated curriculum for the assigned age-group and working to support student’s individual objectives, whilst helping to make links to the bigger picture.
To supervise the work of classroom assistants relevant to the allocated class or group.
To control and oversee the use and storage of teaching materials and equipment provided for class usage.
To maintain care, control and discipline in accordance with the rules and systems of the college.
To contribute to meetings, discussions and management systems necessary to co-ordinate the work of the college as a whole.
To promote equal opportunities within the college and to seek to ensure the implementation of the equal opportunities policy, which may include participation in outreach links with other schools in accordance with the college's policy on inclusion.
To promote and foster good relationships and effective liaison with parents/carers to support student progress.
To promote and foster good relationships and effective liaison with other staff including our multi-disciplinary team to support student progress.
To promote good relationships and effective liaison with all appropriate external agency professionals involved with the college.
To promote goodwill and positive public relations with individuals and groups in the local area and the wider community.
Key Tasks:
To monitor and report to parents on the progress of students.
To liaise with all staff in other subject areas and college departments.
To assess student achievement and progress in accordance with arrangements agreed within the college and by reference to the provisions contained in student’s statements and annual review reports.
To maintain records, attend case conferences and liaise with special needs support services and other outside agencies, as required, with regard to individual students.
To mark class or group attendance registers.
To participate in arrangements made by the Headteacher for the appraisal of his/her own performance, through appraisal, and the identification of areas in which he/she would benefit from further training.
To support in the training of all staff where a need has been identified and to participate personally where appropriate.
To carry out any other reasonable task as directed by the Headteacher.

Safeguarding Statement

Oak Grove College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to recruitment@oakgrovecollegeorg.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.

Application Attachments:

Application Form - Teaching
Maths Teacher Candidate Information Pack
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