BCIS Secondary Mathematics Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION

ISP Principles

Our focus begins with the children and students. Their success is our primary goal, as their wellbeing and safety are vital for effective learning. We are proactive in recognizing potential safeguarding and Health & Safety concerns, ensuring that all issues are addressed and followed up appropriately.

We treat everyone with care and respect. We foster a supportive environment that values both similarities and differences, promoting the well-being of ourselves and others.

We operate efficiently. Our efforts are directed at the most impactful areas, applying school policies and procedures while reflecting the shared values of our community.

We are financially accountable. Our financial decisions are made with careful consideration of the needs of our children, students, and schools.

We embrace continuous learning. Our drive is to improve, engaging positively in both personal and professional development as well as school advancement.

Purpose of Role

To inspire students in the subject you teach, enhancing their enjoyment and success in learning.

Responsible to: The Head of Secondary and Executive Principal for all aspects of the role

Responsible for: The designated students in assigned Mathematics classes

Responsibilities

• Actively support and promote the BCIS Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Align teaching methodologies with the BCIS Learning Principles within the Mathematics learning environment.
• Implement all school policies related to staff and students.

Key Tasks

Learning and Teaching

• Collaborate with the Head of Department and fellow teachers to design, prepare, teach, and assess schemes of work as per the National Curriculum of England and Wales (in an international context) and exam board specifications for both internal assessments and external examinations.
• Ensure that all planning and preparation is tailored to meet the individual needs of every student.
• Employ a range of teaching and learning strategies consistent with the BCIS Learning Principles to achieve curricular objectives and address the diverse needs of students through differentiation and group dynamics.
• Create a learning environment that embodies the BCIS Learning Principles in practice.
• Provide regular feedback and ensure that work is marked and assessed according to School and Subject Policies, including assessment for learning (AfL) practices.
• Analyze assessment outcomes and utilize these insights to guide planning for individual learners and the class collectively.
• Assign homework consistently in accordance with the school’s Homework Policy to reinforce and extend students’ learning while encouraging them to take ownership of their educational journey.
• Be accountable for assessing, recording, and reporting on students, adhering to school and subject policies.
• Organize trips and events related to the subject matter to enrich students’ learning experiences.
• Ensure appropriate cover work is prepared in case of absence.
• Substitute for absent colleagues when it is reasonable, fair, and equitable.

Communication

• Regularly meet with members of the Secondary Mathematics department to engage in discussions, feedback, and planning sessions.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with EAL mainstream teachers.
• Work jointly with learning support/SEN teachers.
• Coordinate with Primary School teachers as necessary regarding student transitions.
• Facilitate and nurture positive relationships between home and school.
• Report to parents during consultation meetings and through end-of-year reports.
• Be available to parents during mutually agreed times as required.

Professional Development

• Engage in the school, department, and individual review process (School Self-Evaluation).
• Actively pursue opportunities for CPD/professional learning to stay informed of current best practices in the UK and globally.
• Attend meetings, workshops, and courses offered in school that support.

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