Mathematics Teacher, Blaenau Gwent

Job Description

Mathematics Teacher

New Directions is currently recruiting for a number of Mathematics Teachers to work with our Secondary schools in the Blaenau Gwent area. This is a full-time position, with an immediate start. There is also a strong possibility of the roles extending to the end of the academic year. These roles would also be an excellent opportunity for both Newly Qualified Teacher’s (NQT’s) as well as more experienced teachers.

You will be expected to provide a stimulating and academically rigorous teaching of Maths by developing inventive and innovative ways to engage and inspire students to help develop their theoretical and applied mathematical skills across all key stages. The right candidate will also provide a creative and exciting learning environment whereby pupils are motivated and encouraged to show ambition, to maximise their potential, and to embrace all aspects of school life in order to develop a wide-ranging skill set.

Job Requirements include:

• A passion for raising student expectations and achievements
• The ability to build strong working relationships with staff and pupils
• The ability to remain up to date with educational developments and changes whilst undertaking the role
• Eligible to work in the UK
• In possession of a clear DBS with the update service and registered with the EWC

Job Specification

If you are a newly qualified teacher (NQT) or experienced Mathematics teacher we offer roles which include delivering the curriculum in Key Stage 3 (KS3) to Key Stage 4 (KS4) with a possible work at Key Stage 5 (KS5).

As a maths teacher you’ll be expected to:

• Teach all areas of the school curriculum or your subject specialism
• Organise the classroom and learning resources to create a positive teaching environment
• Plan, prepare and teach lessons that cater for all student ability ranges
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
• Maintain discipline
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development
• Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area
• Stay up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
• Take part in school events and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening
• Liaise with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly within smaller schools

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
• We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.