HEADTEACHER:
Mark E. Garbett MA M.Ed NPQH
Tel: 020 8807 4037
Fax: 020 8887 8111
THE LATYMER
SCHOOL
Founded 1624
Haselbury Road
Edmonton
London N9 9TN
office@latymer.co.uk
www.latymer.co.uk
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
The Mathematics Department is staffed by 11 specialist teachers. In Years 7 and 8,
students are taught in mixed ability form groups. These classes stay together until students
are put into maths sets at the beginning of Year 9. Setting is reviewed each year. All
students follow ‘Essential Mathematics Higher’ throughout Years 7 - 11.
Two sets of students (60 in total) follow an enriched course to GCSE which includes
studying a number of topics in more depth.
The average class size in KS4 is 24, with
groups reducing in size from 31 in set 1 to 10 in set 4. Students are prepared for Edexcel
GCSE MATHS (1MA0 linear), with all students entered at the higher level.
The Department is very successful in terms of examination success and Mathematics is
popular as an A Level option. Each year, over 300 sixth form students are prepared for
Edexcel A Level examinations in a variety of Core Mathematics, Mechanics, Statistics and
Decision Maths modules. AS Level Mathematics may be taken within the A Level options.
More able students opting for Further Mathematics have double the teaching time of the
single subject option. There are currently two Year 12 and two Year 13 Further Mathematics
sets.
The successful candidate would be required to teach across the whole range of age and
ability in the school including AS/A Level. Basic ICT skills (Word, Excel) are expected.
The Department has 11 teaching rooms, each with its own interactive whiteboard, and there
are 3 computer rooms which are shared by all departments. Teaching and learning is
enhanced through the use of mymaths.co.uk, and graphical software such as Autograph. In
addition, the Department is well stocked with text books, and has a range of other teaching
materials and resources.
The Maths Department prides itself on providing a warm and supportive working
environment for its staff, and it is hoped that each member benefits from the wealth of
experience and teamwork on offer.
Science (Physics) Department
Staffing and Accommodation
The Science Department has 17 teachers. The 4 specialist Physics all teach to AS and A2, as
do the 7 Chemists (two part-time) and 5 Biologists. The 5 Technicians, one of whom is the
Senior Technician, are also specialists in one subject and work mainly in that Department.
The accommodation comprises 12 laboratories and although four are designated to each of
Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Year 7 and Year 8 teaching may take place in any. There are
also 4 preparation rooms. All the laboratories and preparation rooms have recently been
completely refurbished. Several laboratories have fixed video and televisions; there are also
mobile videos and televisions. All the laboratories have a computer and data projector and
seven have interactive whiteboards. Every laboratory has at least one computer linked to the
school network and at least one laboratory on each floor has several computers to allow class
experiments with “LogIT” data capture devices.
Management structure
The Science Management team consists of the following members of staff:
 Head of Science and Physics
 Head of Biology
 Head of Chemistry
Head of Lower School Science
 Senior Technician
The whole Department meets formally twice per term; with subject specific or key stage
meetings occurring at regular intervals.
Key Stage 3
When students enter Latymer they are put into one of the six House registration groups, each
with about 30 students. In Year 7 and Year 8 these are also the classes for Science, each
taught by one Science teacher. At this stage there are ten 40-minute lessons, including some
doubles, in a two-week cycle of 76 lessons. In Year 9, although the grouping remains the same
the lessons are now separated into Biology, Chemistry and Physics, each taught by a subject
specialist for four lessons in the two-week cycle (total 12 Science lessons per cycle).
The Key Stage 3 syllabus has been written by the Head of Lower School Science to allow for
the inclusion of ICT, for the high ability of our students and for the range of their knowledge of
Science on entry to Latymer (they come from a very large number of “feeder” primary schools).
. Throughout KS3 the syllabus is taught in modules and the results of module tests are
recorded, in Year 7 and Year 8 by the Head of Lower School Science and in Year 9 by the
Head of Science. These results are analysed and used for school reporting, identifying students
at extremes of ability, allocating National Curriculum levels. Investigative work is carried out at
all levels with formal assessment in each subject in Year 9. Students also have a formal
Science examination at the end of Year 8. The Head of Science compiles the Teacher
Assessed levels and passes these to the school’s ‘Assessment of Learning Manager’.From
2008-9 the department introduced triple science for all, starting the syllabus during Year 9.
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Key Stage 4
As students enter Year 10 they are put into one of 8 groups, each with about 24 students. The
grouping is done by GCSE subject choice, not ability. Each group is taught by three teachers
(a specialist in each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics) for 5 lessons per two-week cycle.
These teachers and groups continue in Year 11. The department follow the AQA board
specifications. The results are outstanding and over 90% of the students achieve an A or A*
grade.
AS and A2 Levels
At AS and A2 the Sciences are popular options. In Year 12, depending on student numbers,
there are either four or five sets of about 16 students in each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
The syllabuses followed will be AQA Biology, Edexcel Chemistry and AQA Physics. In Year 13
most student proceed to A2. The majority of A2 students proceed to degree courses. The
majority of pupils achieve the top two grades and there is a tradition of pupils proceeding to
Oxbridge and other well established Universities to follow courses in Pure and Applied Sciences
including Medicine and Engineering.
AS and A2 Physics
Usually, each set is taught by one teacher. Students are tested regularly (every 4-6 weeks) to
monitor understanding and progression throughout the two year course.
AS
Unit 2 teaching is completed by January of Year 12.
Unit 1 teaching is completed in April. .
Unit 3, pupils will do an ISAs type expt and written paper in March
Unit 1 and Unit 2 are examined in the summer of Year 12.
A2
Students return after AS examination leave in June to begin their A2 studies.
Unit 4 Starts in June and examined in January of year 13
Unit 5 teaching follows, usually starting in December, this includes the ‘option’ topics when the
teaching groups are rearranged according to pupil choices. Examined in June.
Unit 6 pupils will do an ISAs type expt and written paper in March.
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Job Description
This job description outlines the main responsibilities that are common to all teaching staff.
Many have additional duties, such as those of Form teacher, Year Tutor or Head of Department.
The duties of teachers may be changed from time to time. A subject teacher is responsible to
their Head of Department (HoD).
The teacher will:
1. be aware of and play an appropriate part in implementation of all school policies, including
the school rules and any regulations relating to safety;
2. contribute to the teaching of the subject;
3. participate with HoD and other colleagues in the development of appropriate specifications,
materials and schemes of work;
4. prepare lessons and deliver the curriculum in a manner appropriate to the age and ability of
the pupils concerned, following the agreed specification or scheme of work;
5. keep up with developments in the subject area;
6. ensure good order prevails in the classroom so that learning can take place;
7. contribute to the department's system of assessment of pupils, including where applicable
the setting, marking and moderation of coursework tasks, tests and examinations;
8. set and mark homework assignments in accordance with the published homework timetable
and any agreed departmental procedure;
9. inform HoD of any difficulties in any teaching group, e.g. pupils for whom the specification is
not sufficiently demanding or is too demanding;
10.keep records of books and other resources issued;
11.participate in the school's system of reporting on pupil progress and behaviour at appropriate
times;
12.participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parents, including house meetings;
13.carry out a share of supervisory duties and cover arrangements in accordance with
published rosters;
14.set and keep high standards of punctuality and courtesy and of appropriate dress for self and
pupils;
15.attend assemblies and other formal occasions as required; and
16.participate in the Performance Management strategy according to agreed procedures.
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Person Specification
We are seeking to appoint a graduate who is able to demonstrate the following qualities and
experience:
Criteria
Qualifications
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Essential
DfES recognised
Qualified Teacher
Status
Honours Degree
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Commitment to
Safeguarding
Children
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Experience
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Has up-to-date
knowledge of relevant
legislation and guidance
in relation to working
with, and the protection
of, children and young
people.
Displays commitment to
the protection and
safeguarding of children
and young people
Values and respects the
views and needs of
children and young
people
Proven record as a
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teacher whose students
reach high standards of
learning and
achievement.
Able to enthuse,
motivate and discipline
students.
Experience of teaching
across the full age and
ability range of an 11-18
school.
Experience in the use of
ICT in the classroom
with the skill to impart
that expertise to others.
Desirable
Evidence of
continuing
professional
development.
Awareness of current
syllabus
development.
Method of assessment
Application form and
references
Application form,
references and interview
Experience as a
Form Tutor.
Application form,
references and interview
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Special
Aptitudes
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Interpersonal
Skills
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Ability to teach to KS3,
GCSE and 'A' level.
Commitment to
improving student
learning and raising
achievement.
Enthusiasm to inspire in
students a desire to
learn and participate.
Good ICT, oral and
written communication
skills.
Ability to work
effectively as part of a
team.
Ability to work on own
initiative.
Ability to take
responsibility for
planning own workload
and commitments.
Ability to work under
pressure and keep to
deadlines.
Ability to be sensitive to
the needs of others.
Ability to be supportive.
Professionalism.
Good record of
attendance and
punctuality.
Willingness to reflect
upon his/her
experiences in a critical
and constructive
manner.
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Interest in innovation
in the classroom
including interactive
whiteboard skills.
Experience and
understanding of
helping high and low
achievers.
Application form,
references and interview
Application form,
references and interview
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