Teacher of Maths (with potential to be Head of Maths)

About Abbey College Manchester Abbey College Manchester was founded in 1990 and for over thirty years has become one of the leading providers of independent sixth form education in Greater Manchester. There are normally about 200 students in the college. Within this around 30% are from the Manchester area with the remainder coming from 40 different countries across Europe; Africa; Asia and the Americas. We aim to:

• guide our students to achieve academic success and fulfil their aspirations
• respect and value each student providing a friendly, safe, supportive environment where students are happy and grow in confidence
• show a sensitive understanding of the challenges facing young people in the 21st Century by
• empowering students to make informed decisions and have the determination to achieve their goals
• prepare our students for university, their future careers and to make a positive contribution to the community.
We are a dynamic, exciting college, situated in the heart of Manchester providing high quality, flexible A Level, International Foundation and IGCSE programmes. We have recently introduced two unique programmes to complement our offering; these being the Combined Studies Programme and the Academic Studies with Football, Tennis or Cycling Training Programme. Our modern building provides an environment conducive to study and in our small classes each student can develop their individual aptitudes aided by a strong system of tutorial guidance. Teaching and learning is rigorous, whilst being creative and responsive to individual need. Our enrichment activities include sport, voluntary work, charity events and many other opportunities led by the students and staff. We encourage students to raise their own expectations and standards to the highest possible level. Staff, students and families get to know each other well and enjoy working together. At Abbey College Manchester we offer a unique alternative to the traditional school whilst maintaining a strong academic ethos. Everyone contributes, everyone is appreciated; our committed teachers love their subjects and seek to inspire their students, in their turn, to love learning and value the acquisition of knowledge. The Mathematics Department Maths is a very popular subject at the college with all students taking IGCSE plus many taking A-level and Combined Studies/International Foundation Programme in Maths or Further Maths. A significant number of students go on to study Maths, Engineering or related courses at university. The Head of Department should be experienced and innovative. This is an opportunity to further develop the maths department. Description of the post The primary responsibility is for the effective delivery of the curriculum to students and to ensure that students realise their full potential in the subject area. The teacher must be able to deliver the following: A Level and IGCSE Maths. Teachers should be aware of the college's academic targets and be able to contribute to achieving them. Close liaison with the Directors of Faculty, Heads of Department, Tutors and Heads of Year is essential. Staff should make themselves familiar with College Policies and Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd policies. Responsibilities
• Preparation of lessons and schemes of work for classes and students in consultation with the Head of Department.
• Delivery of curriculum to students within timescale including the provision of notes, learning materials etc. in accordance with demands of the examination boards, departmental schemes of work and department policy.
• Delivery of lessons to accommodate students with moderate learning and language difficulties using the college's support systems.
• Assessment of student work and monitoring of effort for lesson work and independent study and input of the data into ISAMS as part of the reporting cycle.
• Preparation and marking of tests, homework and mock examinations.
• Preparation of reports to parents.
• Completing registers at the start of every lesson on ISAMS.
• Reporting student performance to Tutors/Heads of Year and Head of Department.
• Maintaining a record of marks and grades obtained by individual students.
• Communicating concerns about students to the appropriate person.
• Carrying out invigilation duties where required in place of normal teaching hours.
• Attendance at department meetings, staff meetings and other college CPD.
• Attendance at relevant training courses as advised or requested by Head of Department.
• Discussing examination entries with the Head of Department.
• Selection of learning/teaching resources to be used in lessons as approved by the Heads of Department/Director of Faculty.
• Meeting all college deadlines
• Participation in the college CPD cycle and review of targets set on an annual basis.
• Contribution to the general marketing of the college through participation in college events.
• To report on and be trained in Safeguarding.
• Report Health & Safety concerns, ICT or building faults to the appropriate officer in writing or by email.
• Use of ICT in line with the college policy.
• Contribution to the overall wellbeing and good behaviour of students in and around college/online.
Note: This job description is indicative of the duties and responsibilities of the post but does not form part of any contract of employment. All jobs within the college evolve over time and their features vary from year to year. Person specification 1. Personal skills and qualities
• High levels of personal and professional integrity
• Commitment to academic excellence
• High degrees of self-confidence, personal energy and dynamism
• Personal warmth, good rapport with students, colleagues and parents
• Excellent organisational skills
• Appropriate levels of personal presentation
• Confident use of ICT and Teams
• Confident oral and written English skills
2. Knowledge and experience Qualifications
• Good academic achievement including A-level Maths and a relevant honours degree
• This position is ideal for someone experienced who is looking for a new challenge
Teaching and Learning
• Experience of teaching A Level Maths
• Evidence of creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning
• Commitment to improving, monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning
• Commitment to assessment for learning
• Commitment to reasonable adjustments for those students requiring additional support
• Ability to teach at the pace
• Ability to adapt teaching style to accommodate the needs of students whose second language is English
Philosophy and Ethos
• High expectations for student attainment, personal development and conduct
• Commitment to delivering the curriculum for students of a range of abilities and with a range of English levels
• Commitment to best practice in pastoral support and student welfare
• Commitment to delivering the enrichment curriculum when required
Safeguarding Statement Candidates should be aware that all posts in the college involve responsibility for safeguarding children. The Abbey College Manchester Safeguarding Statement is as follows: "We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all students. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children and young people are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children and young people receive effective support, protection and justice". Remuneration The starting salary is dependent on qualifications, knowledge and experience as outlined in the job description. Hours of work The post is full-time. Holidays All college holidays.

1. Personal skills and qualities
• High levels of personal and professional integrity
• Commitment to academic excellence
• High degrees of self-confidence, personal energy and dynamism
• Personal warmth, good rapport with students, colleagues and parents
• Excellent organisational skills
• Appropriate levels of personal presentation
• Confident use of ICT and Teams
• Confident oral and written English skills, Good academic achievement including A-level Maths and a relevant honours degree
• This position is ideal for someone experienced who is looking for a new challenge
Teaching and Learning
• Experience of teaching A Level Maths
• Evidence of creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning
• Commitment to improving, monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning
• Commitment to assessment for learning
• Commitment to reasonable adjustments for those students requiring additional support
• Ability to teach at the pace
• Ability to adapt teaching style to accommodate the needs of students whose second language is English
Philosophy and Ethos
• High expectations for student attainment, personal development and conduct
• Commitment to delivering the curriculum for students of a range of abilities and with a range of English levels
• Commitment to best practice in pastoral support and student welfare
• Commitment to delivering the enrichment curriculum when required
  
  Abbey College Manchester was founded in 1990 and for over thirty years has become one of the leading providers of independent sixth form education in Greater Manchester. There are normally about 200 students in the college. Within this around 30% are from the Manchester area with the remainder coming from 40 different countries across Europe; Africa; Asia and the Americas.
We aim to:
• guide our students to achieve academic success and fulfil their aspirations
• respect and value each student providing a friendly, safe, supportive environment where students are happy and grow in confidence
• show a sensitive understanding of the challenges facing young people in the 21st Century by
• empowering students to make informed decisions and have the determination to achieve their goals
• prepare our students for university, their future careers and to make a positive contribution to the community.
We are a dynamic, exciting college, situated in the heart of Manchester providing high quality, flexible A Level, International Foundation and IGCSE programmes. We have recently introduced two unique programmes to complement our offering; these being the Combined Studies Programme and the Academic Studies with Football, Tennis or Cycling Training Programme. Our modern building provides an environment conducive to study and in our small classes each student can develop their individual aptitudes aided by a strong system of tutorial guidance. Teaching and learning is rigorous, whilst being creative and responsive to individual need. Our enrichment activities include sport, voluntary work, charity events and many other opportunities led by the students and staff. We encourage students to raise their own expectations and standards to the highest possible level. Staff, students and families get to know each other well and enjoy working together. At Abbey College Manchester we offer a unique alternative to the traditional school whilst maintaining a strong academic ethos. Everyone contributes, everyone is appreciated; our committed teachers love their subjects and seek to inspire their students, in their turn, to love learning and value the acquisition of knowledge. The Mathematics Department Maths is a very popular subject at the college with all students taking IGCSE plus many taking A-level and Combined Studies/International Foundation Programme in Maths or Further Maths. A significant number of students go on to study Maths, Engineering or related courses at university.

The starting salary is dependent on qualifications, knowledge and experience as outlined in the job description.