Teacher of Maths with Key Stage 5 Lead
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9NX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2f3e8765-a370-4c3e-9c9f-14275ee506d4 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
• A good honours degree
• Qualified teacher (QTS)/PGCE
• A commitment to on-going professional development with evidence of further study or professional training
Knowledge and Experience
• Enthusiasm and passion for teaching
• Excellent classroom practitioner
• Knowledge of current educational developments in subject and implications
• Good understanding of how students learn and how to engage all levels of learner
• Good understanding of how to use assessment to raise standards of achievement
• Good subject knowledge
Skills and Abilities
• Able to communicate well, both in writing and orally
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good ICT skills and be able to use them in own teaching
• Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
• Ability to develop good personal relationships with students, staff and parents
• Ability to work alongside other leaders to achieve a shared vision
Personal Qualities
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• Excellent record of attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work well within a team
• Enthusiastic
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• The ability to motivate others
• Positive attitude
• Self-motivated and hardworking
• Creative
• Strong leadership skills
What the school offers its staff
There are many other benefits on offer at Presdales School. We want to help support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Health and Wellbeing (gym, swimming pool, free flu immunisations, cycle to work scheme, free yoga, free CrossFit)
• Rewards, recognition and fun (staff fund for wellbeing events, long service awards, social events, weekly staff quiz, staff conference)
• Life made easier (tea and coffee, deliveries, leave period 6 if you do not have lessons and are not needed for cover, one paid occasional day per year, staff laptop)
• Professional Development (NPQ support, regular inset, low stakes learning triangles, Aspiring Middle, Pastoral and Senior leader programs)
Further details about the role
Vision and Purpose
• To teach across the age and ability range, as and when experience allows, and to provide a learning environment that enables all students to make progress regardless of their starting points
• To share the responsibility of all staff to ensure that our students are challenged, encouraged, nurtured and developed as all-round young people
• To provide leadership and direction for a Key Stage within the department and ensure that it is managed and organised to meet the aims and objectives of the school
Main Responsibilities
• Teach across the full range of age and abilities, as and when experience allows
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of students in your classes and across a Key Stage in line with school policies, and lead on actions across the key stage to address underachievement
• Securing high standards of teaching and learning through curriculum development and continual pedagogical innovation, resulting in student performance matching or exceeding school expectations
• Plan and deliver lessons that are in line with the department’s curriculum
• To maintain good order and discipline in line with the school’s behaviour policy
• Actively engage in the performance management process
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, staff, parents and governors
• Have a commitment to your own continued professional development
• Keep up to date with your subject knowledge
• Attend all relevant meetings as required in order to fulfil your role and responsibilities
• Lead and participate in extra-curricular activities
• Be a form tutor as required
• Take responsibility to complete all safety checks, e.g. online training, when directed
• Ensure that all students have equality of opportunity
• Promote the school’s ethos and culture within the department and wider community
• To comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy
Leadership
• Lead and line manage staff on matters pertaining to a Key Stage
• Provide the Head of Department with relevant student performance information as part of the department’s self- evaluation cycle
• Contribute to quality assurance programmes within the department, such as lesson observations, learning walks, work scrutiny and student voice
• In collaboration with the Head of Department, identify and implement strategies to address improvement needs
Strategic Direction
• Overview and evaluate performance at a Key Stage in discussion with the Head of Department and teaching staff and provide future actions based on such evaluation and discussion
• Ensure short, medium and long term plans are established for the development and resourcing of a Key Stage which contribute to whole-school aims, policies and practices and identify realistic targets for the development of the department as part of the Department Improvement Plan (DIP)
• Manage change effectively, deploying staff and resources to maximise curriculum outcomes
• Implement policies and practices within a Key Stage which reflect whole school and department aims and objectives
• Create a climate which enables other staff to develop and maintain positive attitudes towards their subject and teaching it
• Demonstrate both enthusiasm and high standards of teaching to members of the department and to students
Teaching and Learning
• Establish the curriculum intent and expectations for implementation at a Key Stage
• Ensure effective curriculum coverage, sequencing, continuity and progression in the subject areas for all students by all members of the department
• Ensure that teachers are clear about the learning objectives of lessons and through the provision of resources provide guidance on appropriate teaching and learning methods
• Ensure the development of students' literacy through the department’s curriculum intent and implementation
• Follow department policies for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement, using feedback to set targets for further improvement within the department
• Establish high expectations and ensure that clear targets are set for student achievement including for those with special educational needs, pupil premium status and the higher attainers
• In conjunction with teachers regularly monitor the progress of all students, using data effectively to identify students who are underachieving, creating plans of action where necessary to support recovery.
• Establish a partnership with parents to involve them in their child's learning
• Instigate, monitor and evaluate intervention strategies where appropriate
• Identify and nurture opportunities for students to engage beyond the taught curriculum through the Super Curriculum, extra-curricular activities and educational visits
Leading and Managing Staff
• Provide opportunities for staff development and enrichment through the appropriate allocation of tasks and membership of department curriculum working groups
• Help staff to achieve constructive working relationships with students and colleagues based on clear expectations
• Oversee the appraisal of department staff as required, identifying staff needs with regard to Continuing Professional Development and Learning (CPDL)
• Support the Head of Department in ensuring that all new teachers are appropriately trained, monitored, supported, assessed and effectively inducted into the department
• Encourage staff to discuss developing ideas in their subject and foster an atmosphere of discovery to enhance their perception of the subject
Efficient and Effective Deployment of Staff and Resources
• Identify timetabling, staff and resource needs for a Key Stage and inform the Head of Department of likely priorities for expenditure in close connection with school policies and subject development plans
• Use accommodation to create an effective and stimulating learning environment, ensuring displays are well-maintained and kept current and relevant
Communication and Liaison
• Communicate effectively with members of the department through formal and informal meetings and briefings
• Meet regularly with the Head of Department over matters relating to the development, as well as personal professional development
• Meet regularly with teaching staff to support the accomplishment of both whole school and department aims and objectives
• Liaise with other key staff, including Exams Officer, SENCO, Heads of Years and support staff on matters relating to a Key Stage
• Communicate with parents as appropriate
• Represent and promote the department at relevant school events and talks
• Oversee the deployment of assigned prefects and other student representatives to support department development
Other
• Undertake other tasks related to a Key Stage, as directed by the Head of Department.
• Deputise for the Head of Department in their absence.
Whilst this job description is current, and every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task may not have been identified. Employees will be expected to comply, following consultation, with any reasonable request from the Headteacher to carry out tasks and duties that are of a similar level, but not specified in the job description.
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.
Qualifications
• A good honours degree
• Qualified teacher (QTS)/PGCE
• A commitment to on-going professional development with evidence of further study or professional training
Knowledge and Experience
• Enthusiasm and passion for teaching
• Excellent classroom practitioner
• Knowledge of current educational developments in subject and implications
• Good understanding of how students learn and how to engage all levels of learner
• Good understanding of how to use assessment to raise standards of achievement
• Good subject knowledge
Skills and Abilities
• Able to communicate well, both in writing and orally
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good ICT skills and be able to use them in own teaching
• Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
• Ability to develop good personal relationships with students, staff and parents
• Ability to work alongside other leaders to achieve a shared vision
Personal Qualities
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• Excellent record of attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work well within a team
• Enthusiastic
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• The ability to motivate others
• Positive attitude
• Self-motivated and hardworking
• Creative
• Strong leadership skills
What the school offers its staff
There are many other benefits on offer at Presdales School. We want to help support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Health and Wellbeing (gym, swimming pool, free flu immunisations, cycle to work scheme, free yoga, free CrossFit)
• Rewards, recognition and fun (staff fund for wellbeing events, long service awards, social events, weekly staff quiz, staff conference)
• Life made easier (tea and coffee, deliveries, leave period 6 if you do not have lessons and are not needed for cover, one paid occasional day per year, staff laptop)
• Professional Development (NPQ support, regular inset, low stakes learning triangles, Aspiring Middle, Pastoral and Senior leader programs)
Further details about the role
Vision and Purpose
• To teach across the age and ability range, as and when experience allows, and to provide a learning environment that enables all students to make progress regardless of their starting points
• To share the responsibility of all staff to ensure that our students are challenged, encouraged, nurtured and developed as all-round young people
• To provide leadership and direction for a Key Stage within the department and ensure that it is managed and organised to meet the aims and objectives of the school
Main Responsibilities
• Teach across the full range of age and abilities, as and when experience allows
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of students in your classes and across a Key Stage in line with school policies, and lead on actions across the key stage to address underachievement
• Securing high standards of teaching and learning through curriculum development and continual pedagogical innovation, resulting in student performance matching or exceeding school expectations
• Plan and deliver lessons that are in line with the department’s curriculum
• To maintain good order and discipline in line with the school’s behaviour policy
• Actively engage in the performance management process
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, staff, parents and governors
• Have a commitment to your own continued professional development
• Keep up to date with your subject knowledge
• Attend all relevant meetings as required in order to fulfil your role and responsibilities
• Lead and participate in extra-curricular activities
• Be a form tutor as required
• Take responsibility to complete all safety checks, e.g. online training, when directed
• Ensure that all students have equality of opportunity
• Promote the school’s ethos and culture within the department and wider community
• To comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy
Leadership
• Lead and line manage staff on matters pertaining to a Key Stage
• Provide the Head of Department with relevant student performance information as part of the department’s self- evaluation cycle
• Contribute to quality assurance programmes within the department, such as lesson observations, learning walks, work scrutiny and student voice
• In collaboration with the Head of Department, identify and implement strategies to address improvement needs
Strategic Direction
• Overview and evaluate performance at a Key Stage in discussion with the Head of Department and teaching staff and provide future actions based on such evaluation and discussion
• Ensure short, medium and long term plans are established for the development and resourcing of a Key Stage which contribute to whole-school aims, policies and practices and identify realistic targets for the development of the department as part of the Department Improvement Plan (DIP)
• Manage change effectively, deploying staff and resources to maximise curriculum outcomes
• Implement policies and practices within a Key Stage which reflect whole school and department aims and objectives
• Create a climate which enables other staff to develop and maintain positive attitudes towards their subject and teaching it
• Demonstrate both enthusiasm and high standards of teaching to members of the department and to students
Teaching and Learning
• Establish the curriculum intent and expectations for implementation at a Key Stage
• Ensure effective curriculum coverage, sequencing, continuity and progression in the subject areas for all students by all members of the department
• Ensure that teachers are clear about the learning objectives of lessons and through the provision of resources provide guidance on appropriate teaching and learning methods
• Ensure the development of students' literacy through the department’s curriculum intent and implementation
• Follow department policies for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement, using feedback to set targets for further improvement within the department
• Establish high expectations and ensure that clear targets are set for student achievement including for those with special educational needs, pupil premium status and the higher attainers
• In conjunction with teachers regularly monitor the progress of all students, using data effectively to identify students who are underachieving, creating plans of action where necessary to support recovery.
• Establish a partnership with parents to involve them in their child's learning
• Instigate, monitor and evaluate intervention strategies where appropriate
• Identify and nurture opportunities for students to engage beyond the taught curriculum through the Super Curriculum, extra-curricular activities and educational visits
Leading and Managing Staff
• Provide opportunities for staff development and enrichment through the appropriate allocation of tasks and membership of department curriculum working groups
• Help staff to achieve constructive working relationships with students and colleagues based on clear expectations
• Oversee the appraisal of department staff as required, identifying staff needs with regard to Continuing Professional Development and Learning (CPDL)
• Support the Head of Department in ensuring that all new teachers are appropriately trained, monitored, supported, assessed and effectively inducted into the department
• Encourage staff to discuss developing ideas in their subject and foster an atmosphere of discovery to enhance their perception of the subject
Efficient and Effective Deployment of Staff and Resources
• Identify timetabling, staff and resource needs for a Key Stage and inform the Head of Department of likely priorities for expenditure in close connection with school policies and subject development plans
• Use accommodation to create an effective and stimulating learning environment, ensuring displays are well-maintained and kept current and relevant
Communication and Liaison
• Communicate effectively with members of the department through formal and informal meetings and briefings
• Meet regularly with the Head of Department over matters relating to the development, as well as personal professional development
• Meet regularly with teaching staff to support the accomplishment of both whole school and department aims and objectives
• Liaise with other key staff, including Exams Officer, SENCO, Heads of Years and support staff on matters relating to a Key Stage
• Communicate with parents as appropriate
• Represent and promote the department at relevant school events and talks
• Oversee the deployment of assigned prefects and other student representatives to support department development
Other
• Undertake other tasks related to a Key Stage, as directed by the Head of Department.
• Deputise for the Head of Department in their absence.
Whilst this job description is current, and every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task may not have been identified. Employees will be expected to comply, following consultation, with any reasonable request from the Headteacher to carry out tasks and duties that are of a similar level, but not specified in the job description.
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.