HILDEN GRANGE SCHOOL 62 Dry Hill Park Road , TN10 3BX

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Mathematics Teacher, KS2 and KS3 Reports to: Head of Mathematics

Location Hilden Grange School, Tonbridge, Kent

Job Purpose We are looking to recruit a full-time graduate teacher of Mathematics, who has a passion for teaching to the highest standards, to join a highly successful department in a school with an outstanding academic record. Mathematics in the Prep School (Years 3-8) is taught in sets and candidates would need to be able to teach across the ability and age range. Pupils are prepared for entrance examinations to numerous independent schools and ideally, the successful candidate will have experience of working in the sector and have knowledge of public school examination systems and also entry.

Duties and Responsibilities

Main Purpose of the Job The successful applicant will be expected:

 To teach Mathematics at KS2 and KS3 level according to the programmes of study and schemes of work.  To follow the departmental policies and guidelines contained within the Department Handbook.  To attend departmental meetings.  To attend appropriate training courses as necessary.  To assist in the organisation and co-ordination of Mathematics Department activities as requested by the Head of Department.  To liaise with the Head of the Pre Prep and/or Pre-Prep teachers in order to ensure a consistent approach to the curriculum and assessment between the Prep and Pre Prep, especially on transition.  To liaise with parents as necessary and advise and support the school regarding parental concerns where appropriate  To attend Alpha Plus forums as necessary  To take part in Peer Collaboration within and across departments  To take part in annual reviews of members of department as requested by the Head/Line Manager  To operate in accordance with the Departmental Handbook  To make use of the Hilden Hub (Learning Platform) and Homework App within the department  To take part in work scrutiny  To assist with the monitoring and tracking of progress of pupils within the department, and to highlight any academic concerns for pupils to the Head of Maths, Assistant Head Academic and the SENDCo as appropriate.

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HILDEN GRANGE SCHOOL 62 Dry Hill Park Road Tonbridge Kent, TN10 3BX

 To attend all Pupil Progress Meetings  To work with the assessment procedures within the department and be familiar with the standardised tests used by the school.  To identify Able pupils and encourage their development via differentiation in line with our Challenge for All policy.  To perform any reasonable task at the request of the Head

Qualifications, Skills and Experience  Qualified teacher with a Mathematics specialism as part of a degree, teacher training or experience.  Ability to teach KS2 (Year 3-6) across the ability range essential.  Ability to teach KS3 (Year 7 & 8) preferable  An understanding of the Kent 11+ system and public school examination systems would be advantageous.

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APG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of APG you are expected to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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