Teacher of Maths

Job Overview:

At USP College, we are looking for a passionate Teacher of Maths to deliver high quality, creative and engaging lessons while successfully supporting and inspiring our students. The successful candidate will be providing tuition exclusively to GCSE resit students and focusing on functional Skills.

As part of our energetic, focused, and welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy, focused learning environment for all students within the college.
As a prospective member of the Maths curriculum team at USP college, you should be a subject specialist who will inspire and motivate your students to exceed their aspirations. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers, to observe and share best practice on a regular basis, developing pedagogy through reflection. You will be able to build positive relationships with young people and support them to achieve their long-term career goals. You will be able to use your expertise and emotional intelligence to unlock barriers to your students’ progress and provide the tools, support, and challenge they need to go forwards. We pride ourselves on excellent student behaviour and our strong ethos of inclusion and diversity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Promote the College's strategy of Career-Focused Learning, prioritising the learner experience and fostering relationships with the community and local/regional employers.
• Contribute to curriculum development discussions and adhere to College policies.
• Plan lessons according to student needs and curriculum requirements.
• Regularly assign and assess student work in accordance with College policies.
• Monitor and report student progress through established procedures.
• Collect and distribute resources among students as necessary.
• Coordinate with colleagues regarding student group organisation.
• Attend College events such as parents' consultation evenings and open days.
• Prepare materials and participate in Student recruitment events, including interviewing.
• Assist in the induction process for new students.
• Provide cover for absent colleagues and fulfil contractual obligations.
• Engage positively in the professional appraisal process.
• Stay updated on subject and curriculum developments and report on attended courses.
• Participate in recording student achievement in accordance with College policy.
• Ensure students are aware of emergency procedures and safety measures.
• Provide clear instructions and warnings as needed to maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information.
• Deal with challenging situations or individuals professionally and in alignment with policies and legislation.
• Manage and prioritise actions related to learner issues and concerns.
• Offer guidance and advice within established procedures, policies, and legislation.
• Always adhere to College values and behaviours.
• Ensure that safeguarding principles, including PREVENT, are embedded into curriculum and staffing practices.
• Fulfil supplementary duties as required, including evening or weekend responsibilities.
• Participate in staff Continuing Professional Development (CPD) days for industry experience.
• Engage in Student CPD days to support student development initiatives

Job Requirements:

• Degree in the relevant subject or similar
• Expertise in the chosen subject area with knowledge of additional enrichment activities.

The right candidate will have:

• Capability of taking responsibility for multi functions involving students, resourcing, and college events
• Be able to relate well to staff and students and judge the balance of support and pressure required to maximise achievement through appropriate support, guidance, and policy usage.
• An ability to keep up with developments in the curriculum areas and advise on the future direction of curriculum and its methods of delivery
• Be a creative and lateral thinker to promote Campus growth and enhance current business features
• Have the ability to resolve student conflict and deal with criticism. 

Why choose us:

Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE.  Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.

What we offer:

• A college environment fully dedicated to developing every student to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals keen to develop and learn.
• A two year funded teaching course , providing the opportunity to complete a recognised post 16 teaching qualification*
• A successful NQT support program.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• Well-being days & activities
• Generous pension (Teachers pension scheme)
• Free onsite parking.
• Onsite canteen & coffee shop.
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Discounted gym membership.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme*
• Eye Care Vouchers scheme.
• Hybrid Working available.

*subject to terms & conditions

This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.  It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV UK

USP College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and any other checks that the role requires to ascertain suitability for working with children and/or vulnerable adults, which may include online searches.

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College’s website, found here.  You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.