Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy Teacher GET & FET at Woodridge College and Preparatory School

Skills & requirements:

• An appropriate professional teaching qualification from a recognised institution (university degree and professional qualification);
• Upwards of three years’ mathematics and mathematical literacy teaching experience GET and FET is advantageous;
• Previous experience gained in an IEB school and an understanding of Cooperative Education is advantageous;
• Knowledgeable and intellectually inquisitive with the drive and passion for developing and caring for children;
• An open and creative outlook to education;
• Ability to adapt to change;
• Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills(with pupils,staff and parents);
• Excellent organisational and time managementskills;
• Exceptional administration skills, including computer literacy, and a willingnessto develop inspiring, contemporary teaching material;
• Ability to promote and embrace diversity and inclusion;
• Willingness and commitment to contribute to the School extracurricular,sports and outdoor education programmes;
• SACE registered with the requisite clearance certificates.

Duties and Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching FET and GET mathematics and mathematical literacy according to the educational needs and abilities of the individual and groups;
• Communicating effectively and developing relationships at all levels with pupils,staff and parents;
• Providing academic support through extra
• lessons or providing extension activities;
• Ensuring a disciplined classroom environment;
• Keeping abreast of developments and best practice in teaching mathematics and mathematical literacy;
• Incorporating thinking skillsin orderto foster independent, critical and creative thinkers;
• Participating fully in the life and extracurricular programme of the School, including pastoral care, sport, outdoor education and otherschool events/functions;
• Incorporating the ethos and values of the School into all aspects of education;
• General administration.