Teacher of Maths (0.4 FTE)
Katherine Warington School, Harpenden, AL5 5FH2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
12 February 2025
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,075.00 - £45,037.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £13,230 to £18,015
Teacher of Maths (0.4 FTE) job summary
We are looking for candidates with a proven track record of enhancing the quality of teaching and learning through imparting detailed subject knowledge via the delivery of innovative and inspirational lessons.
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who:
can work collaboratively with colleagues on the implementation of schemes of work to support student progress
are familiar with, and take into account, students’ prior levels of attainment, using them to plan lessons and set challenging, but achievable targets for future improvements
set high expectations for students’ behaviour by establishing a purposeful working atmosphere that is conducive to learning
analyse data on student progress, achievement and attainment in line with school policy and practice
make the education of students their first concern and thrive on being accountable for achieving the highest possible standards of work and conduct
are keen to play an active role in the wider school community, supporting our ethos and values
We have a strong, approachable and innovative team of mathematicians with a range of experience in secondary education and responsibilities within the school. This includes multiple members of the department with experience mentoring PGCE and ECT teachers to become outstanding practitioners and leaders. We really support one another, regularly sharing ideas and good practice and constantly seeking to improve our delivery of the maths curriculum, via subject specific CPD.
We work collaboratively to get the best results for all of our students; which includes using research to support our best practice. Rosenshine’s principles are at the forefront of our pedagogy and teaching and learning discussions. As a department we use cognitive load theory to inform our prior knowledge checks and planning. In addition, we agree with the research that mixed attainment teaching produces better outcomes for all students, especially those who were prior mid to higher achieving. It also increases students' confidence in the subject due to the lack of a ‘label’ on their ability. We have changed the KS4 approach slightly and teach the curriculum in the two tier options for students; foundation and higher.
We follow the White Rose Curriculum for all year groups for multiple reasons. It provides a mastery curriculum which lends itself to the new GCSE (9-1) examinations and increases the opportunities for students to learn through mathematical talk and questioning. It also provides visual scaffolds & stretch and challenge resources which aids mixed attainment teaching.
We supplement our planning with resources from a myriad of sources including Variation Theory, Diagnostic Questions, Boss Maths, Corbett Maths, Resourceaholic and JustMaths.
Lessons are centrally planned, thus reducing individual workload and furthering collaborative conversations. We plan a wide range of differentiation options for delivery, so staff can then adapt and personalise the lessons for the classes in front of them. We also love to make use of effective online tools such as MathsBot (manipulatives), Desmos, Geogebra and Sparx Maths as the students can access these on their chromebooks in class.
All of our lessons start with knowledge recall, and are taught through structured mathematical talk and questioning, giving students the chance to delve deeper into understanding new concepts and make links between different areas of maths. We also use a range of methods such as mini white boards, multiple choice and diagnostic questions to check for understanding and inform us how to differentiate the next steps for students. Furthermore, pre and post quizzes are used to assess the student's starting point and directly track their progress.
This academic year our school expanded to Year 12 and we have three A-Level maths classes and a thriving Further maths class running – and a real focus on KS5 CPD to ensure our teaching and learning at this level is top notch.
In addition to running enriching trips each year, we actively participate in UKMT and HfL Maths Challenges, and use our period 7 and lunchtime clubs to further promote and develop more complex mathematical problems.
We are looking for a teacher who is engaging, enthusiastic and motivated, to be a part of our team to achieve great things.
Your key accountabilities as a teacher at Katherine Warington School are to:
Teaching and Learning
1. Plan and deliver lessons in accordance with the school policy on teaching and learning
2. Collaborate with partners to implement schemes of work, ensuring that these support good learning and good student progress
3. Set appropriate and demanding expectations for students' learning, motivation and presentation of work
4. Liaise with relevant colleagues on the planning of units of work for collaborative delivery
5. Contribute to departmental development plans
6. Work in collaboration with Teaching Assistants and other adults who may attend lessons to support students
7. Know, and take account of, students' prior levels of attainment and use them to plan lessons and set targets for future improvements
8. Set work for students absent from school for health and disciplinary reasons
Maintain good discipline by adherence to advice given to staff in the staff handbook and elsewhere
10. Set high expectations for students' behaviour by establishing a purposeful working atmosphere in accordance with the school's behaviour code
Assessment, Recording and Reporting
1. Maintain notes and plans of lessons undertaken, and records of students' work
2. Mark, monitor and return work within a reasonable and agreed time span in accordance with the school marking and assessment policy, providing constructive oral and written feedback and clear targets for future learning as appropriate
3. Analyse data on student progress, achievement and attainment in line with school policy and practice
4. Complete student reports and progress grades in line with policy and as specified in the published calendar
5. Attend appropriate parents' evenings to keep parents informed as to the progress of their child
6. Be familiar with the Code of Practice for identification and assessment of Special Education
Needs and keep appropriate records on Individual Education Plans for students
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Katherine Warington School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 923 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Katherine Warington School website (opens in new tab)
Katherine Warington School is a new comprehensive, co‐educational and non‐denominational academic secondary school (opened September 19) with 750 students currently (180 in each of years 7, 8, 9 and 10 – these year groups are already oversubscribed). The school will add a
further 180 students in each subsequent year and then open a 250 strong Sixth Form. By 2025 we will have grown to our capacity of 1,150 students. The school was established through the partnership of the Harpenden Secondary Schools Trust, which includes the three outstanding
schools in Harpenden: Roundwood Park, St George’s and Sir John Lawes and additional partners: the University of Hertfordshire and Rothamsted Research Centre (a world leading non‐profit agricultural science research centre).
Further details about the school, including our prospectus and virtual tour, can be found on our website: www.kwschool.co.uk
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