Jack Marks
Isleworth,London
Summary
Dedicated Mathematics leader with demonstrable record inspiring both staff and students to achieve excellent mathematical outcomes.
My training, teaching and leadership opportunities at an Outstanding school have allowed me hone a robust knowledge of effectively delivering the curriculum and to disseminate this, culminating with my NPQLT.
I am looking to effect ambitious educational outcomes at a school fostering an aspirational and diligent ethos.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Examiner
Edexcel
Remote
2022.05 - Current
- Applying strict criteria to A Level Pure Maths responses according to tight deadlines
- Developing thorough knowledge of required student responses and marking procedures completion of QA assignments and checks
KS5 Maths Coordinator
Lampton School
Hounslow, London
2019.06 - Current
- Overseeing improvement of A level Maths provision from ALPS grade 6 in 2019 to ALPS 3 in 2021 and ALPS 2 in 2022, signalling top 10% progress nationally for Mathematics
- Developing efficacy of assessment practices to provide monitoring and individualised formative feedback opportunities on a half-termly basis.
- Harnessing data to identify underperforming students and run targeted interventions
- Instilling greater student independence and accountability through a routine of work journals and effective teacher monitoring
- Accelerating participation and progress with A Level Further Mathematics (9 pupils in 2022, ALPS 2, A*-A 89%)
- Raising uptake and retention of Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
- Collating and crafting a shared scheme of work to align closely with new specification and best pedagogical practice
- Disseminating learnings from own work as an Edexcel A level examiner
Teacher of Mathematics
Lampton School
Hounslow, London
2017.09 - Current
- Delivering consistently outstanding teaching across KS3-KS5 with full coverage of GCSE Foundation, GCSE Higher, GCSE Further Mathematics, A Level Mathematics and A level Further Mathematics
- Facilitating consistent achievement with VA of 1.18 with middle set GCSE class in 2022.
- Contributor in the Teaching & Learning group's modernisation of observation framework in accordance with more current pedagogy and OFSTED framework
- Creating and sharing a wide range of resources in departmental transition to White Rose mastery curriculum
- Supporting emotional, creative and physical wellbeing of form from primary transition to GCSE
Education
NPQ - Leading Teaching
UCL Institute of Education
London 2021.11 - 2022.11
Bachelor of Science - Economics & Politics
Cardiff University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)
Cardiff 2010.09 - 2013.06
A-Levels -
Callington Community College
Callington, Cornwall 2008.09 - 2010.09
GCSEs -
Callington Community College
Callington, Cornwall 2006.09 - 2008.09
Skills
- Comprehensive curriculum knowledge
- Educational leadership
- Curriculum development
- Effective assessment
- Adapting theory to practice
- Monitoring and intervening
Timeline
Examiner
Edexcel
2022.05 - Current
NPQ - Leading Teaching
UCL Institute of Education
2021.11 - 2022.11
KS5 Maths Coordinator
Lampton School
2019.06 - Current
Teacher of Mathematics
Lampton School
2017.09 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Economics & Politics
Cardiff University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)
2010.09 - 2013.06
A-Levels -
Callington Community College
2008.09 - 2010.09
GCSEs -
Callington Community College
2006.09 - 2008.09