Mathematics Teacher

Job specification:

Mathematics Teachers at Concord College International School are dedicated educators with relevant professional qualifications. In line with the Concord ethos, Mathematics Teachers are responsible for delivering engaging lessons and contributing positively to the learning environment.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

Academic

• Capable of teaching Mathematics confidently, being up-to-date in the subject;
• Committed specialist with good subject knowledge and an in-depth understanding of all aspects of the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics, IGCSE Further Pure Mathematics, IAL Mathematics and IAL Further Mathematics courses.
• Prepare students for qualifications, including external examinations and university entry papers as required;
• Promote rigour and creativity within the curriculum;
• Familiarity with the UK National Curriculum;
• Keep up to date with curriculum developments;
• Display good subject knowledge;
• Prepare and collaborate (where relevant) on planning;
• Document planning;
• Plan engaging lessons;
• Support student learning, using ICT where appropriate;
• Work with relevant staff to support students with additional needs;
• Contribute to student interventions where required;
• Track student progress;
• Regular use of formative assessment strategies;
• Maintain summative assessment records;
• Adhere to the school’s marking policy;
• Compose high quality student reports;
• Attend relevant staff training;
• Participate in lesson observation and professional review in order to maximise the quality of teaching;
• Maintain a full teaching load as expected within department.

Pastoral

• Act as personal tutor to a group of students;
• Promote kindness and high expectations of behaviour;
• Monitor the well-being of students;
• Support and take a pastoral interest in students;
• Provide guidance where necessary;
• Maintain positive relationships with students and parents;
• Communicate with parents where required;
• Participate in meetings where required;
• Contribute to extra-curricular activities;
• Promote the welfare of children and safeguard students;
• Report any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead;
• Supervise students during non-lesson times where required;
• Participate in House events and activities.

General

• Promote the school’s ethos;
• Collaborate and communicate well with all school stakeholders;
• Meet deadlines;
• Follow relevant school policies;
• Assist with marketing of the school where relevant;
• Adhere to professional conduct;
• Support and attend major school events;
• Maintain punctuality;
• Dress professionally and appropriately;
• Undertake any duties deemed reasonable by the Senior Leadership Team;

Person Specification

Skills and experience required:

The successful applicant should have the following:

• the capability of teaching the UK National Curriculum expertly and confidently to all age groups in the school and up-to-date in curriculum content;
• a willingness to accommodate the needs of students from a variety of linguistic backgrounds is essential;
• confidence in IT and good IT skills, being able to pick up new procedures and routines quickly;
• effective and efficient administrative skills;
• relevant experience in teaching, examining or in the commercial sector will be taken into account.

Qualifications:

• a high-quality degree with Mathematics as the sole or major focus would be advantageous.
• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.

Expected Join Date: Jan 2027 / Aug 2027