Typically, the post of Teacher of Mathematics involves teaching 43 hour-long lessons per fortnight (40 for ECTs and pro-rata for part-time), actively adding to our lesson plans, assigning and marking work and tests, managing students in the classroom and communicating with parents. The successful applicant will almost certainly take on the role of form tutor and meet with the tutor group daily. Teachers attend meetings and training within the department and as a whole staff., The work of the Subject Teacher will be judged against the National Standards for Teachers at the
appropriate level. Each teacher will have an annual appraisal in accordance with the school's appraisal policy.
Teachers in the department are highly motivated, well-qualified specialists working in an innovative
and supportive environment. This post would suit an Early Career Teacher or someone with more
experience. Post holders will be expected to undertake appropriate CPD activities, as required.
We seek a full-time classroom teacher with a genuine interest in teaching Maths who is able to engage our highly motivated students. The successful candidate would be expected to teach Mathematics to well-mannered, able and motivated students at all years throughout the lower school and at A-level. The post would suit an Early Careers Teacher or experienced teacher., Mathematics is a very popular choice in the Sixth Form. Students enter the Edexcel A Levels of Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Good use is made both by staff and students of our bespoke Google Sites and the team is involved with the Advanced Maths Support Programme. Currently there are 12 groups including 3 Further Maths groups. Many students continue with the subject or related subjects into Higher Education and each year we have candidates for Oxbridge colleges. We also have 2 groups of AS Maths taught over 2 years as a supplement to science A Levels.
At Key Stage 4, all students are prepared for AQA GCSE and some for the AQA Further Maths level 2. At this level students are taught in 3 bands according to ability with group sizes from 20 to 30 with all students aiming for the Higher Tier. Last year 87% of students gained grades 7-9., Good honours degree or equivalent
Qualified Teacher Status
Experience
Strong classroom teacher
Potential to progress further
Contributor to curriculum developments
Familiar with monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning
Strong commitment to co-curricular and cross-curricular activities
Professional
Excellent subject knowledge
Familiar with current subject developments such as Mastery of Mathematics
Keen to be involved in curriculum development
Keen to develop own career
Strong ICT user, both personally and for subject use in particular G-Suite
Evidence of systematic professional development
A understanding and commitment of the safeguarding requirements associated with such a role
Sympathetic to the Aylesbury High School values
Personal
Good relationships with students and adults
Able to motivate students and staff
Works well under pressure
Good personal organisation and time management
Good communicator
Wide outside interests
Meet the expectations of the DfE Teachers' Standards (Part 2)
Aylesbury High School (AHS) is a forward-thinking girls' grammar school that values both academic and pastoral excellence and co-curricular opportunities with the vision of developing uniquely talented young adults, who are independent, strong and confident
We create a welcoming environment which draws the very best from all in our community. Achieved by providing an ambitious education that stimulates creative and critical thinking, values diversity and facilitates dynamic personal development.
The AHS values are Boundless Aspiration, Resilient Bravery, Curious Engagement and Selfless Generosity and we want all our community to experience, develop and demonstrate these characteristics both within the curriculum and through our extensive co-curricular offering.
At Key Stage 3, students are initially taught in tutor groups of 31 with setting taking place at the start of Year 8. We have developed resources that follow the principles of teaching for Mastery in Years 7-9.
Throughout the Mathematics curriculum there is a strong emphasis on using a variety of activities to aid learning and on encouraging students to develop both understanding and enjoyment of the subject. We are continuing to develop a Mastery approach to lessons in the lower school and one of our team has trained to become a Mastery Specialist. All of our team are committed to Continued Professional Development and attend courses run by the local maths hub and with the AMSP.
Each year, students take part in the various UK Mathematics Challenges including team challenges. The majority of lessons are taught in the Mathematics area of the school, with all seven teaching rooms fully equipped with Interactive screens and computers. The team makes good use of its ICT facilities and schemes of work which reference appropriate resources from the MyMaths website, the Nrich website and other material. All students have their own Chromebook (or device) which they regularly make use of in lessons. We deliver our curriculum through bespoke Google Sites created by the Mathematics Team to include all the material that we use in our lessons.