Skills
49 skills are associated with this occupation.
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Essential knowledge
6 skills
Essential skills / competences
23 skills
Optional knowledge
3 skills
Optional skills / competences
17 skills
Overview
Mathematics teachers at secondary school teach mathematics to adolescents and young adults. They prepare lesson plans, explain mathematical models and calculations, monitor progress and assess knowledge through homework, tests and examinations.
In job descriptions, look for secondary school mathematics, lesson content, course material, student assessment, classroom discipline, learning difficulties, support staff, parent meetings and adapted teaching strategies.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Secondary school mathematics teaching combines subject instruction with classroom routines for adolescents and young adults. The work includes lesson plans, course material, homework, tests, examinations, progress monitoring and individual help when students need it.
Skills and specializations
Strong roles connect mathematics, analytical calculations, mathematical modelling and clear teaching strategies. Experience with learning difficulties, gifted students, student behaviour and cooperation with educational support staff is often part of the practical skill set.
Salary context
Pay context is usually read through teaching load, class size, subject responsibility, assessment duties, mentoring, parent meetings and involvement in school events. Extra responsibility for course development or student support can matter as much as the subject itself.
Career paths
Development can move toward subject coordination, curriculum material, mentoring new teachers, educational support work, school event organisation or deeper specialization in mathematics teaching methods and assessment.
Good to know
Look for the level of mathematics taught, expected course material, assessment rhythm, homework policy, support around learning disorders and contact with parents or support staff. A good advert makes the classroom and subject scope visible.
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Alternative labels
maths teacher
mathematics teacher
teacher of mathematics in high school
teacher of maths in high school
high school maths teacher
secondary school maths teacher
teacher of mathematics in secondary schools
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Occupation group
secondary school teacher (2330.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f0e1cc13-48e0-4995-8699-ee43467bce0d |
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| ESCO code | 2330.1.11 |
| ISCO group | 2330 |
| Concept type | Occupation |