Maths Excellence in Student Outcomes July 14

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Excellence in Student outcomes – Maths
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Job Description
POST:
Excellence in Student Outcomes Maths
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Associate Principal, under the day to day management and
leadership of a member of the Wider Leadership team
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Delivery of exceptional outcomes for all students from all start
points across mathematics.
SALARY:
Main Scale + TLR1c
LOCATION:
Oasis Academy Mayfield
WORKING PATTERN:
Full Time
DISCLOSURE LEVEL:
Enhanced
JOB PURPOSE:
In addition to carrying out the professional duties of a qualified
teacher in accordance with the School Teachers Pay and
Conditions Document, the post holder, in consultation with their line
manager and the Principal, shall take responsibility for:
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Strategic Direction and Development of Teaching and Learning within Maths
 Establishing and maintaining policies and practices which promote high achievement and
excellent outcomes for all students from all start points.
 Creating an environment where students and staff develop and maintain positive attitudes
towards teaching and learning
 Analysing national, local and Academy data, research and inspection findings to inform
curriculum area policies and practices, expectations and teaching methodologies and to
report regularly to the Associate Principal or delegate Leadership Team member/Academy
Council on progress and plans
 Using data effectively to monitor and evaluate student progress; planning and implementing
effective intervention to support all students to achieve highly
 To stay abreast of changes in the educational landscape, ensuring the effective preparation
of our young people for the next phase of their education, employment or training
B. Teaching and Learning within Maths
 To develop teaching and learning in Maths, to secure the aspiration that teaching is never
less than good every lesson, every day.
 To ensure all teachers use data to inform their planning, which in turn accelerates the
progress of all learners
 To provide and oversee developmental support for colleagues who are not making the
expected progress required for all learners
 Ensure that appropriate, challenging and differentiated Long Term Plans (Programmes of
Learning) and Medium Term Plans (Schemes of Learning) are in place for all teaching
groups and related courses delivered in Maths and Statistics.
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In liaison with other TLR post holders, developing the curriculum to meet the needs of all
students; introducing, planning and implementing new courses of study to enable all young
people to achieve their personal best.
Monitoring the progress of students regularly against prior attainment and local and national
norms and identify students at risk of underachieving.
Ensure all groups of learners make exceptional progress throughout their time in the
Academy.
C. Efficient and Effective Deployment of Staff and Resources within Maths
 To manage the performance of members of staff through effective line management and
Performance Review/Appraisal
 To lead the development of the mathematic team to ensure excellent outcomes.
 Using appropriate resources, in consultation with members of the Leadership Team, for
effective, efficient and safe teaching and learning within the subject area, to include
accommodation, staff, time, courses, development opportunities and ICT equipment
 Creating an effective and stimulating learning environment for teaching and learning
 Ensuring a safe working and learning environment through application of appropriate risk
assessments
 Effective management/monitoring of technical support and accommodation
D. Teaching Commitment
 The post holder will be expected to teach in line with the Academy’s generic teacher’s job
specification. Designated non-contact time for leadership and management responsibilities
will be made available
B. Safeguarding Children
Oasis Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate
checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
OTHER:
The person undertaking this role is expected to work within the policies, ethos and aims of the
Academy and to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Head of School.
The postholder will be expected to have an agreed flexible working pattern to ensure that all
relevant functions are fulfilled through direct dialogue with employees, contractors and community
members.
The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained
in the Statement of Conditions of Employment.
The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character
of the post or level of responsibility entailed.
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Application Criteria;
 Evidence of commitment to own professional development
 Evidence of securely good or better teaching
 Evidence of impact on student outcomes across the Key Stages
 Evidence of ability to analyse data and take decisive action to improve outcomes
 Energy, enthusiasm and flexibility
 Ability to work under pressure and a determination to succeed
 Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes
 A commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos
 An effective leader and manager
 Ability to encourage and support all colleagues
 Excellent communication and presentation skills
 Ability to motivate and inspire staff and students
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