Teacher of Mathematics and A Level Business

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Mathematics and A level Business to become part of our team at Jersey College for Girls.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and inspirational classroom practitioner, to join our successful Maths, Computer Science and Economics Faculty.

The successful applicant will be required to deliver a planned programme of learning through which students acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills required to master the subject. 

If you would like to speak to someone about this opportunity, please contact Mr Simon Lewis on T.516200 or by email at s.lewis@jcg.sch.je

Applications are due by Sunday 20th April and interviews will take place week commencing Monday 28th April.

Job Purpose

To provide high quality learning ensuring high levels of student success.

Principal Teaching Accountabilities

• Teach Mathematics across all key stages 3, 4 and 5 and Business Studies to key stage 5 to achieve the highest academic standards and learning opportunities.
• Assist in the creation and review of appropriate documentation such as schemes of learning and policies.
• Plan effectively to ensure that all individual student learning needs are met.
• Advise the Head of Faculty on issues relating to the learning and teaching of your subjects to ensure effective resource management.
• Follow departmental policy for effective monitoring, marking and tracking of student progress and use assessment data to ensure all students have individual targets and are supported in all areas of their work.

Principal Teaching Accountabilities

• Ensure learning and teaching programmes take account of the latest developments in education and evaluate their impact upon teaching and learning, ensuring that appropriate use is made of up-to-date technology.
• Attend and contribute to relevant departmental meetings and take an appropriate share of the administrative duties of the department.
• Assist in developing curriculum links with universities and other organisations to promote Mathematics and Business Studies within the College.
• Undertake regular reviews of teaching practice and accompanying documentation as determined by the evaluation process of the school and departments.
• Contribute to a full programme of extra-curricular opportunities.

Principal Teaching Accountabilities

• Ensure the profile of your subjects is raised both within the College and the wider community through networking, frequent media releases and internal announcements as directed by the Heads of Faculty.
• Contribute to parents’ meetings, the mentoring programme, staff teams, and reports and references for students as appropriate.
• Ensure all health and safety regulations are adhered to both on and off site.
• Be willing to undertake appropriate professional development and training as needed to keep at the leading edge of learning and teaching. E.g. subject developments and new qualifications or specifications.
• Undertake any other task as may be reasonably requested by the Principal.

The particular responsibilities and key tasks above are additional to those contained in The Teacher’s Task.

Person Specification

An ideal candidate for this post will have:

• A passion for Mathematics and Business Studies.
• Experience of teaching Mathematics and Business Studies.
• Strong interpersonal skills which display high levels of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy in dealing with difficult situations
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• An ability to take responsibility and a proactive approach to problem solving

Person Specification

• A keen interest in supporting student learning
• The ability to work collaboratively, to model good practice and maintain high levels of confidentiality
• Experience in actively supporting students in the completion of their work
• The ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines
• An ability to be able to demonstrate a strong understanding and commitment to the aims and ethos of the Faculty and Jersey College for Girls

At all times the job holder must promote the safeguarding of students, ensuring that the safeguarding policy is adhered to and relevant training is updated as appropriate. This job description is subject to review to ensure it meets the needs of the College.