Teacher of Mathematics

The successful applicant will help play a role in the design of school curriculum and school day. We are looking for an outstanding individual who clearly demonstrates that they:

• Possess the skills, vision and ability to inspire and and enthuse all student;
• Lead by example and have the ability to motivate and develop students to reach their full potential, and;
• Are an excellent communicator who can engage effectively with students and parents.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching

• Plan and prepare lessons carefully
• Make sure that preps. are set regularly (not too little and not too much) and that they are promptly and thoroughly marked;
• Ensure that the curriculum promotes the vision and aims of the school;
• Manage and organize relevant groupings of students to ensure effective teaching and learning takes
• Place and that students’ personal development needs are met;
• Ensure that the curriculum takes into account the richness and diversity of the school’s community
• Monitor the quality of students’ achievements including the analysis of performance data;
• Ensure effective assessment procedures, including assessment for learning;
• Set and mark, collate, and evaluate internal examinations at the request of the Headteacher; Ensure that students’ efforts are rewarded; and cover for absent colleagues as directed.

Administrative

• Provide information for the writing of references;
• Ensure that you are aware of and understand the marking procedures and details on assessment and record keeping;
• Keep up to date with all aspects of curriculum developments, with special reference to the Cambridge
• International Examinations;
• Ensure that the information produced in report/ratings to parents is detailed, relevant and reflects the term’s work and is specific to that student;
• Ensure that rooms, equipment, wall displays etc., are maintained to a high standard and report defects promptly;
• Ensure that resources are stored securely; Advise the Headteacher about subject needs;
• Keep records of all students: internal assessment, examinations both internal and external;
• Encourage and engage in sharing good practice;
• Participate in the duty rotation.
• Communicate and cooperate with other staff; Attend staff meetings as and when called; and Attend pre-term meetings or induction days.

Involvement in School Community

• Foster, by example, a spirit of academic enquiry in the school. Read and share books, articles etc.
• Provide inspiration and motivation to the school community;
• Take responsibility for the development, work and behaviour of all students who you teach;
• Help colleagues and seek advice in cases of disciplinary problems;
• Help with contributions to parent-teacher meetings, Open Days etc;
• Support all activities within the School, including extra-curricular activities; Support all school events;
• Share in evening and weekend duties; and
• Maintain good discipline within the classroom, the School and its facilities by carrying out the School Policy on: punctuality, respect for others, manners, appearance etc.

Student Well being

• Make sure that you are aware of special circumstances affecting students; e.g. home background etc. ;
• Be aware of those students who are struggling, experiencing special difficulties, or need stretching etc. and offer appropriate support;
• Liaise with appropriate pastoral staff when problems involving specific students arise; Act as a tutor as and when advised;

Safeguard students health and safety

• Help build a school culture based on the Academy’s key values and making the and; School environment welcoming to all students from many different backgrounds.
• Create an environment which secures effective learning across the breadth of the curriculum and to promote high standards of achievement, behaviour, discipline and attendance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Engineering or related discipline from a reputable university.
• Fluency in English.
• Teaching experience in the secondary school sector.

Highly Desirable Experience:

• Experience in teaching A-Level Mathematics Working in a multicultural team.
• Knowledge of use of technology to enhance learning and school efficiencies.
• Able to cope with a busy, varied and often unpredictable workload.

Desirable Experience:

• Working in boarding schools.
• College Counselling

Personal Qualities:

• Exemplary communication skills
• A confident and articulate individual, comfortable acting as a source of authority Enthusiasm, conviction, initiative and personal commitment to education
• Excellent team working skills Enduring resilience
• Consistency and accountability
• Leading learning innovation
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Ability to help maintain a secure, safe and healthy school environment
• Good organization and able to prioritize tasks and make decisions
• Good time management Flexibility
• Seeking advice and support when necessary

How to apply:

• To apply for this opportunity please submit the following documents to Ms Gifty Ghansah gifty.ghansah@africangifted.org with jennifer.mensah@africangifted.org in copy.

What to include:

• A letter of application (no longer than two pages), briefly outlining why you wish to apply for this position, what specific skills, qualities and experience you can offer the school and would make you suitable for the role.
• A current CV (no longer than 3 pages)
• The names and full contact details, including the current email addresses of two referees. Please also indicate the relation to the referees.

Location: Tema
Employment Type: Fixed-term two-year contract (with the possibility to extend, if mutually agreed)