At Oakmont School in Cardiff, we are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Qualified Maths Teacher to join us on a permanent basis. We are one of Cardiff’s youngest and most forward-thinking schools and we are excited to be entering into a stage of development and growth.

Oakmont School is committed to working with children between ages 8-18 who have experienced uncertainty, instability or disruption in their young lives. They may have been excluded from mainstream education, may be vulnerable or may experience school-phobia. We are here to offer structure, support and consistency, and to help our learners gain the confidence to re-discover and meet their potential.

Every one of our pupils is unique, with the ability to learn, progress and thrive. With support from our amazing team of creative teachers and learning support assistants, we know they can. We are now inviting applications from candidates who could be part of our growing team.

As a full-time, permanent Qualified Maths Teacher, based at our school in Cardiff Bay, you will design and deliver high-quality education both in and out of class, and both on and off-site. You will be part of a team that is instrumental in meeting and exceeding Estyn quality standards and regulations, as well as upholding our own school values. You will deliver a rich, engaging and varied maths/numeracy curriculum that will help our learners to achieve and progress and allow them to plan for a bright and productive future.

Oakmont School places great emphasis on person-centred support and on finding approaches that ensure our pupils can work towards their goals and aspirations in an environment which is tailored to their needs.

You will work closely with young people who may present with challenging behaviour, and so you will be required to develop trusting and resilient relationships.

Our classes are comprised of no more than 6 learners, and each class has a teacher and three LSAs. Within your role as Qualified Teacher, you will be responsible for all aspects of managing the classroom environment, including utilising your team of LSAs to facilitate learning and to ensure the pupils’ understanding, and assimilation of knowledge.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Qualified Maths Teacher you will be responsible for:

• Designing and delivering high quality engaging lessons that maximise learning across the school.
• Teaching across all levels and abilities.
• Demonstrating excellent subject knowledge and communicating this in an enthusiastic and imaginative way.
• Remaining informed of sector-leading practices and developments.
• Developing, maintaining and stimulating pupils’ curiosity, interest and enjoyment in Maths.
• Developing pupils’ familiarity, competence and confidence with appropriate Mathematical concepts, principles, methods and vocabulary.
• Encouraging all pupils to reach their potential in Mathematics.
• Developing pupils’ understanding and applications of Mathematics in its wider context, including functional day-to-day numeracy.
• Fulfilling the professional responsibilities of a teacher in accordance with the school’s policies, and meeting quality standards and regulatory expectations set out by Estyn.
• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day management and organisation of your class/subject area including the use of LSAs to maximise pupils’ understanding and assimilation of mathematical principles.
• Assisting in the smooth running of the school.
• Assessing, monitoring, recording and reporting on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils.
• Making positive contributions to the culture and ethos of the school.
• Curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated school-wide outcomes.
• Providing cover where necessary in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach.
• Taking part in the school’s Performance, Review and Development procedures.
• Taking part in further training and professional development to improve your own teaching practices.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and a wide range of professionals.
• Developing effective and positive professional relationships with all staff.
• Having proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies, and practices of the school and maintaining high standards of attendance and punctuality.
• Directing and supervising support staff and where appropriate other teachers.
• Taking part in Scrutiny, Evaluation and Improvement Process (SEIP) when required.
• Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a safe learning environment.

Requirements:

• 5 x GCSEs grade C and above including English & Maths.
• A bachelor’s degree in your subject or similar.
• PGCE and/or QTS, or a similarly relevant professional teaching qualification.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies and learning styles.
• Outstanding classroom practice.
• Ideally, an understanding of working with children with social, emotional and behavioural needs and a knowledge of support techniques and models.
• Patience and the ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• A strong work ethic and a willingness to go the extra mile.
• A compassionate and honest person with the highest levels of integrity.
• A commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our pupils.
• Passionate about providing high quality and person-centred learning.
• Creativity, resilience, patience and enthusiasm.
• A full driver’s license.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete and provide a full clean enhanced DBS check, which is paid for by the organisation.

In return you can expect the following benefits:

• Competitive Annual Salary dependent on your experience.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• Term time working with academic breaks.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme that supports the health and wellbeing of staff.
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme as a keyworker.
• Investment in ongoing training and professional development.
• A Refer a Friend scheme that rewards staff for successful recruitment referrals.
• Free on-site parking.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,445.00-£38,697.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• QTS (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/03/2025
Expected start date: 31/03/2025