Job Description
As a teacher you will be expected to work closely with your fellow teachers, head of school and to plan the class’s work, develop ideas for lessons, and approaches to teaching. Through this work you will help shape a pupil’s knowledge of Maths and build on their essential skills.
Your responsibilities as a Secondary Maths Teacher will include:
Planning and delivering effective lessons that meet the National Curriculum and are suitable for all pupils aged 11 to 16.
Ensuring all your lessons, units, and projects are clearly understood by your pupils.
Staying current with any changes and developments to the national teaching curriculum.
Working with your colleagues to coordinate lesson plans where other subjects can complement your Maths lessons.
Being able to adapt your instructional materials and teaching methods to meet the classes varying learning abilities.
Creating lesson plans that deliver a balance of instruction, demonstration, and work time, so that pupils are provided with the opportunity to observe, question, and investigate.
Being creative and enthusiastic about using different teaching methods, including solo work, group work, whole-class work, demonstrations, and experiments.
Oversee the work of the learning support staff and Teaching Assistants (TAs).
Following safeguarding procedures to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment.
Attending meetings, parent’s evenings and participating in training and development sessions at the school or at other training organisations.
Maintaining order amongst your pupils by enforcing rules for good behaviour.
Creating a classroom environment where pupils work together to achieve their learning goals.
Helping and supporting individual pupils as required and encouraging them to research topics themselves.
Keeping a register of pupils’ attendance, set assignments and homework, mark pupils work, record completion, write progress reports and carry out continuous assessment.
Taking responsibility for the individual’s progress and development, feeding this information back to your Head of Department.
Meeting with parents, guardians or carers to discuss their child/children’s progress in Maths and determine learning priorities and any needed resources.
If required, give feedback to any relevant external bodies concerning the progress, behaviour and child protection issues.
Your responsibilities as a Secondary Maths Teacher will include:
Planning and delivering effective lessons that meet the National Curriculum and are suitable for all pupils aged 11 to 16.
Ensuring all your lessons, units, and projects are clearly understood by your pupils.
Staying current with any changes and developments to the national teaching curriculum.
Working with your colleagues to coordinate lesson plans where other subjects can complement your Maths lessons.
Being able to adapt your instructional materials and teaching methods to meet the classes varying learning abilities.
Creating lesson plans that deliver a balance of instruction, demonstration, and work time, so that pupils are provided with the opportunity to observe, question, and investigate.
Being creative and enthusiastic about using different teaching methods, including solo work, group work, whole-class work, demonstrations, and experiments.
Oversee the work of the learning support staff and Teaching Assistants (TAs).
Following safeguarding procedures to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment.
Attending meetings, parent’s evenings and participating in training and development sessions at the school or at other training organisations.
Maintaining order amongst your pupils by enforcing rules for good behaviour.
Creating a classroom environment where pupils work together to achieve their learning goals.
Helping and supporting individual pupils as required and encouraging them to research topics themselves.
Keeping a register of pupils’ attendance, set assignments and homework, mark pupils work, record completion, write progress reports and carry out continuous assessment.
Taking responsibility for the individual’s progress and development, feeding this information back to your Head of Department.
Meeting with parents, guardians or carers to discuss their child/children’s progress in Maths and determine learning priorities and any needed resources.
If required, give feedback to any relevant external bodies concerning the progress, behaviour and child protection issues.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Secondary maths teacher position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Leeds offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.