Teacher of Mathematics

JOB DESCRIPTION

Teacher of Mathematics

General

•  To support the aims, values and ethos of the School and to contribute to the implementation of the

School’s Mission Statement.

•  To support the aims and objectives of the Mathematics Department and to meet objectives which

lead to the achievement of those aims.

•  To make a significant contribution to the School’s and the Mathematics Department’s co-curricular

programme.

•  To be accountable to the Headmistress and to perform such duties as she may reasonably direct,

including some duties out of school hours.

Key Responsibilities

•  To maintain high levels of engagement and enjoyment of Mathematics across all Year Groups.
•  To support and encourage pupils to reach their full potential in Mathematics.
•  To deliver stretching and inspiring lessons that facilitate progress for all pupils.
•  To actively monitor pupil progress and to complete regular assessments and to complete reports.
•  To undertake regular marking of pupils’ work.
•  To develop and share resources within the department.
•  To promote Mathematics throughout the School and support recruitment for A level.
•  To provide support with Year 11 booster sessions in the run up to the GCSE examinations.
•  To play a role in school trips and activities, particularly those centred upon Mathematics.
•  To take opportunities to make cross-curricular links and contribute to event days.
•  To contribute to the SMSC education of pupils and to foster understanding and respect of fundamental

British values.

•  To attend and contribute to department meetings.
•  To share in responsibility for maintaining department noticeboards and displays.

Other Responsibilities

•  To play an active role in the life of the School.
•  To  perform  supervisory  duties  including  invigilation;  supervising  pupils  at  breaks  and  covering  for

absent colleagues.

•  To attend school events including: assemblies, Masses, parents’ evenings, school Insets, staff meetings

and staff briefings.

•  To keep up-to-date with Health & Safety requirements and ensure they are put into practice.
•  To assist in the supervision of Mathematics revision and support groups from time to time.

Pastoral Responsibilities

•  To act as a Form Tutor and to carry out the duties associated with the role.
•  To contribute to, and occasionally lead the delivery of PSHEE, assemblies and whole school events.

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March 2026