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Maths Lead - SEND School

Grade: MPR/UPR + TLR 2b

Mon-Fri

Leeds - LS12

Start date:  September

The School and Role:

This SEND Special School, based in Leeds are looking to appoint a passionate Teacher to work with pupils KS3-4 on a temporary basis with the potential to become permanent. Working in this SEND School as part of an established team, the desired Lead will be working with a high volume of staff with pupils with severe special educational needs.

Requirements:

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. You will teach students as well as carrying out associated pastoral and administrative duties in accordance with the aims and objectives of the academy.

2. You will lead the development of Maths and Numeracy both in the classroom and across the Academy

3. You will ensure teachers in your department consistently deliver good or better lessons and maintain positive learning environments.

4. You will work with Senior Leaders within the Academy and Trust to implement the long-term vision for Maths and Numeracy

5. You will plan schemes of learning and lessons for Maths at the relevant key stages (3 and 4, possibly KS2) which are engaging and relevant to students’ needs and interests.

6. You will develop new innovative approaches for learning utilising ICT and new resources.

7. You will track and monitor student progress across your department.

8. You will ensure marking is regularly carried out in your department in accordance with academy marking policy and use assessment for learning to regularly share levels of achievement with students and parents

9. You will report regularly to your line manager on current department outcomes and develop intervention strategies to continually improve the department to achieve outstanding results.

10. You will support and promote the professional development of teachers, providing training, mentoring and coaching where appropriate.

11. You will maintain the highest standards of professionalism and consistently apply academy systems

12. You will monitor and evaluate the Maths curriculum

13. You will support curriculum innovation

14. You will carry out any other additional duties as may be required from time to time by the Head of Academy

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential

• Good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Maths (A/C)

• Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)

• Strong and secure subject knowledge in Maths up to GCSE and/or A Level (A/I)

• Evidence of good student examination results (A/I/R)

• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)

• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)

• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)

• Good understanding of curriculum developments in Maths (A/I) • Excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice (A/I/R)

• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I) • Understands how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)

• Understands principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment including Academy review and self-evaluation (A/I/R)

• Able to apply effective practice and research evidence to improve outcomes (A/I)

• Confident in the use of standard ICT packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)

• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I) • Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)

• Strong enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)

• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)

What we offer:
As a SEN Teacher and being part of our team, you will benefit from:

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). 
Social and networking events.
Pension contributions. 
CPD to help with your professional development.
Access to a dedicated consultant.
About us:
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. 

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

How to apply 
If you are a Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)

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