QUALIFICATIONS

professional studies/research as relevant to

• Qualified Teacher Status

the post

• Additional qualifications appropriate

to this role
The categories of work or organisations, The categories of work or organisations, types of • Contents of the application form

types of achievements and activities achievements and activities that would be likely

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that would be likely to predict success in to contribute to success in the role

the role • Professional references

• Experience of managing staff
• Relevant teaching experience
• Experience of the pastoral care of students
• Willingness to teach across all key
• Experience of leading students in extra-

stages and courses taught in the
Experience curricular activities Faculty, for which training, e.g. for
IB, will be provided if necessary. • Teaching experience in other subject areas
• A previous successful leadership role • Experience of leading an initiative to improve

progress

• Experience of successful

implementation of curriculum
planning or assessment procedures
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The skills required by the Applicant to The skills that would enable the Applicant to • Contents of the application form

perform effectively in the role perform effectively in the role

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• Strong effective classroom • Ability to lead on wider school

• Professional references

management skills initiatives/projects

• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to uphold all school policies

effectively, consistently and fairly

• Ability to work well in a team
• Highly organised and motivated
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff

Skills and students

• Ability to meet deadlines and targets

set by managers

• Ability to use data and strategic

information to raise student

achievement

• Ability to apply ICT in order to

enhance teaching and learning
The knowledge required by the The knowledge that would enable the Applicant • Contents of the application form

Applicant to perform effectively in the to perform effectively in the role

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role

• Other relevant training, for example in
• Professional references
• Excellent subject knowledge safeguarding, careers education, etc

Knowledge

• Knowledge of effective teaching

strategies and pedagogy.
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The personal qualities that the The personal qualities that would assist the • Contents of the application form

Applicant requires to perform Applicant to perform effectively in the role

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effectively in the role and to ensure that

• Extra-curricular interests and a willingness to

the Applicant safeguards and promotes • Professional references
share them.
the welfare of children and young

people

• Strong interpersonal skills and self-

awareness adapting to situations

with particular reference to children

• Appreciation and understanding of

Personal the core Quaker values of peace,
competencies truth, integrity and equality

and qualities

• Emotional resilience in working with

challenging behaviours

• Positive attitude to use of authority

and maintaining discipline

• A willingness to engage fully in the

extra-curricular life of the School

• A willingness to develop and support

new initiatives
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SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

• Raise standards of student achievement and progress.

• Monitor and support the achievement and progress of students across Key Stages 3, 4 & 5.

Line management responsibility Teachers of Mathematics

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountability: responsible for decisions made and actions taken.
• Change management: assist staff to navigate their way through change.
• Knowledge management: develop a consistent way of disseminating knowledge firstly through your team and
  Line management duties and subsequently through the School.

responsibilities overview

• Organisational evolvement: help grow the School through decision making and planning.
• Performance targets/modification of behaviour: work with staff to achieve their best in accordance with the culture of

the School, demonstrating outstanding teacher skills and leadership qualities necessary to command respect and

encourage commitment to raising standards and student engagement and aspiration.

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you

Teaching
come into contact.

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• Identify and adopt the most effective teaching methods that will stimulate learning appropriate to student needs and

the demands of the specifications.

• Work with colleagues to promote the stretch and challenge of all students, including the most able, (AGT).
• Ensure a high-quality learning experience for all students, including SEN and EAL students, which meets internal and

external quality standards,

• Regularly analyse student performance data: assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and

attainment of students and keep such records as are required; collate and co-ordinate the tracking of student data,
identifying key groups of students and co-ordinate the intervention for under-achieving students to include regular

monitoring, tracking and reporting of student outcomes.

• Support the monitoring and evaluation of curriculum provision and the work and performance of the Faculty.
• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and

groups of students.

• Take direct responsibility for monitoring the quality of marking, planning and classroom learning within the context of

the School’s internal monitoring and evaluation procedures.

• Undertake assessment of students as requested by external bodies, Faculty and school procedures.
• Prepare and update subject materials. Review and develop appropriate schemes of work, resources and teaching and

learning strategies that are shared electronically amongst all Faculty members and implemented in their everyday

classroom practice.

• Ensure homework is being set and regularly marked. Ensure colleagues keep a record of homework set.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the School’s procedures and encourage good practice with regard to

punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework.

• Ensure all staff adhere to the procedures and policies relating to the health and safety of students and undertake risk

assessments as appropriate.

• Provide extra-curricular opportunities throughout the School, to allow students to gain self-improvement at all ability

levels. Lead and support extra-curricular activities that relate to the Mathematics Faculty.

• Meet the Teachers’ Standards as appropriate.
• Undertake such other comparable duties as the Head requires from time to time.

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• Communicate effectively with members of SLT and SMT as appropriate
• Communicate effectively with the parents/guardians of students as appropriate including attendance at parent

consultations.

• Ensure the whole Faculty communicates effectively with the parents/guardians of students as appropriate including

Communication attendance at parent consultations.

• Where appropriate, communicate and co-operate with persons or bodies outside the School.
• Organise and chair regular Faculty meetings, ensuring agendas and minutes are produced and circulated in a timely

manner.

• Provide day-to-day management of the Mathematics Faculty.
• Manage the process of curriculum review, development and change to ensure the delivery of appropriate, relevant,

high-quality courses that meet the needs of students, examining and awarding bodies and the School’s strategic

objectives.

• Oversee the monitoring of students’ progress and review of methods of teaching and schemes of work to ensure the

effectiveness of the teaching and the efficiency of learning within the Faculty and regulatory compliance.

• Maintain a system of assessment that accords with the School’s policy.
• Take responsibility for implementing the strategic development of all aspects of Mathematics education in the School.
• Take part in, and lead when required, Faculty and whole school staff development programmes.

Operational and strategic planning • Contribute to the co-ordination of the timetables, assessments and examinations as required by SLT.

and operational management • Represent the Faculty on Academic Board.

• Liaise on curriculum matters relevant to the Faculty with the Junior School.
• Oversee the entry of new pupils into classes.
• Prepare the Faculty’s annual budget for approval. Ensure the Faculty’s operations are always regulatory compliant.
• Manage the process of the ordering and allocation of equipment and materials and ensure the Faculty’s spending is

kept within budget.

• Manage the supply of relevant curriculum resources and maintain the efficient and effective use of resources.
• Present at SLT and/or Governors’ meetings when requested.
• Ensure the Faculty’s staff follow and comply with all School policies and procedures including with regard to child

protection; health and safety and security; and confidentiality and data protection.

• Take part in marketing activities such as open days.

Marketing • Contribute to the development of effective subject links with external agencies.

• Co-ordinate relevant events to celebrate and promote the Faculty to students and the wider community.

Staff management and Staff • Act as a role model for staff and students.
Development • Lead and manage the Faculty’s staff, ensuring the terms of the School’s staffing policies are applied consistently and
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fairly within the Faculty.

• Lead and manage arrangements for further training and professional development for the Faculty’s staff.
• Participate in the School’s further training and professional development.
• Engage actively in the School’s professional development review system (PDR).
• Lead and manage the PDR process for the Faculty’s staff.
• Continue personal development in relevant areas including subject knowledge and teaching methods.
• Ensure the Faculty’s staff are made aware of the staff policies when applicable and understand their entitlements,

ensuring that any requests are considered sensitively and dealt with reasonably and as a matter of urgency.

• Responsible for the health and safety of the Faculty’s staff.
• Complete relevant and accurate information relating to the Faculty’s staff.
• Assist with the recruitment of the Faculty’s staff.
• Ensure the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support.

A general contribution to the work of the rest of the school across the ability and age range is expected. There is
considerable emphasis on “extra-curricular” activities at Sidcot, and some day, evening and weekend duties are required
from all main professional grade teachers. All staff are expected to offer at least one extra-curricular club, society or
General duties activity, and to undertake some evening duties, as well as a share of the weekend duty and activity responsibilities
(currently the equivalent of nine blocks of four hours per year each for full time staff, subject to review). Main
professional grade teachers will have a tutorial group and a share of cover arrangements for absent colleagues. These
duties are included in the Sidcot salary scale and they are carried out pro rata by part time staff.
This job description is illustrative and not exhaustive. The postholder will be required to undertake such other
Other comparable duties as the Headmaster or line manager requires and demonstrate a level of commitment commensurate
with a Faculty Head role.
A competitive salary is offered on the Sidcot scale and is dependent on relevant qualifications and teaching experience.
Remuneration is paid pro-rata to part time teachers. The children of staff may be educated in Sidcot Junior School and
Remuneration Sidcot School at reduced rates, subject to satisfying our standard Admissions criteria.
In addition, this role attracts 3 Management Allowance Points totaling £8,493 per annum and a remitted time allowance.
You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as the Head or your line manager requires from time to time. For the avoidance of doubt,
the duties and responsibilities contained within this job description may change from time to time according to the requirements of the role and it is not intended
to have contractual effect.
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the role • Professional references

• Experience of managing staff
• Relevant teaching experience
• Experience of the pastoral care of students
• Willingness to teach across all key
• Experience of leading students in extra

role

• Other relevant training, for example in
• Professional references
• Excellent subject knowledge safeguarding, careers education, et