Job Description

UWCSEA has a vacancy for August 2023 at its Dover Campus for a Curriculum Leader: Grade 9 and 10 Mathematics/Teacher of HS Mathematics. The Curriculum Leader of Grade 9 and 10 Mathematics must work with the Head of Department and the Curriculum Leader: IB Mathematics to provide active and dynamic leadership, change management and help develop a positive culture of learning within the Department as a whole.

The Mathematics Department is composed of enthusiastic and dynamic teachers who work in a very well-resourced environment for learning. Teaching takes place in dedicated Mathematics classrooms.

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Main Responsibilities

Effective Leadership - Leading across all five areas of the learning programme

Puts student learning at the forefront of all decisions and planning

Has a clear vision for Grades 9 & 10 and translates this into practical and achievable plans

Ensures that the Grades 9 & 10 learning programme is consistent with the Departmental Learning Improvement Plan.

Ensures that the learning programme in Grades 9 & 10 changes as necessary to match developments in technology and educational practice.

Professional Development - Supporting the professional development of staff they lead

Identifies and utilizes the full potential of staff in Grades 9 & 10 by being alert to professional development needs

Mentors staff within the Professional Learning Programme as necessary, and coaches where appropriate so that they work most effectively

Organises and/or runs informal/formal Professional Development opportunities for the Grades 9 & 10 staff as individuals or as a whole as required.

Collaboration - working collaboratively within teams

Enthuses and motivates staff and fosters an environment where creativity and collaboration flourish

Involves people in decisions, and delegates interesting and challenging tasks

Gives, expects and acts on constructive feedback, and acknowledges error

Assumes shared and individual responsibility for successes and problems and is happy to be accountable for the outcomes

Communication - communicates effectively within and beyond their team

Relates well to individuals and deals sensitively with potentially difficult situations with colleagues/students/parents and has effective sensitive and/or difficult conversations

Is clear and articulate in both spoken and written communications with students, colleagues, parents and the wider community

Is proactive in making appropriate information available to colleagues, pastoral teams, parents and the College community.

For the Teacher position:

Teachers are involved in our Personal and Social Education programme through the support of a mentor group of students.

Teachers should construct learning experiences that challenge students, support the diversity of learners in each classroom and demonstrate a strong commitment to concept-based teaching and learning.

Teachers should ensure assessments support ongoing learning and provide timely, relevant and appropriate feedback to students on formative and summative assessments.

Teachers should demonstrate effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic, social and emotional dimensions of learning.

Teachers should keep parents informed about the learning of their children, and be proactive in communication with parents.

It should be noted that the College is a dynamic and high-energy environment: the rewards are high - but so are the demands on teacher time and engagement.

Leaders develop pedagogy in line with our learning principles and ensure delivery of the UWCSEA curriculum, including the shared curriculum.

Sets clear boundaries and expectations providing freedom for the team to work effectively

Acts and leads ethically and with integrity

Expectations and Standards

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Persons Specifications

Broad experience of curriculum programme development with experience of the Cambridge International Mathematics IGCSE an advantage.

A good degree in Mathematics or a closely related discipline and a recognized teaching qualification or certification are expected.

Teachers should be willing and eager to participate in the five key elements of a UWCSEA education: Academics; Activities; Outdoor Education; Personal and Social Education and Service

Academic expectations include enthusiastic participation in Professional Learning

Pastoral expectations include the leadership of a mentor group.

On average the College expects a yearly contribution of two sessions per week in each season to Activities and/or Service.

The College expects that teachers will participate enthusiastically in the curricular Outdoor Education experiences which are relevant to their students and will also occasionally volunteer for holiday Outdoor Education trips.

A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners

Applications

UWCSEA welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.

UWCSEA is an equal opportunity employer, and welcomes applications from those who wish to join a community which is inclusive, and which celebrates diversity.