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Curriculum Leader for Maths

Ratton School, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2XR

This job expired on 5 October 2020 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  5 October 2020 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 September 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: TMS/UPS + TLR1 (£9,248) = up to £51,000 + recruitment allowance + benefits
• Additional allowances:

  TLR1 (£9,248)+ recruitment allowance + benefits

  • A comprehensive induction programme for new staff to the academy. ; • On-going investment into your career development through appropriate CPD including leadership development. ; • Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders. ; • Access to the Bike 2 Work scheme allowing up to 42% discount on the cost of bikes and equipment. ; • Full use of an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing. ; • A fabulous staffroom with complimentary tea and coffee. ; • Complimentary breakfast of tea and toast. ; • Subsidised membership of Benenden Healthcare (affordable alternative to private health insurance). ; • On-site parking. ; • Enviable setting and extensive grounds

Curriculum Leader for Maths job summary

We are looking for an imaginative and skilled teacher either with an aspiration to leadership or who already has experience of leading a team. We are seeking to appoint someone who is committed to our vision and virtues and driven by the desire to improve the life chances of young people.

This is a great opportunity to be involved in an experienced and successful Maths department. The team of 11 teachers has been developing our teaching and curriculum approaches in line with evidence based research. This role will give you the chance to ensure we deliver an innovative curriculum that motivates and stretches students to achieve the best possible outcomes.

In December 2017, we formed a multi-academy trust (MAT), the South Downs Learning Trust, with Ocklynge Junior School. The vision for the MAT is to develop outstanding provision for all children. This relationship also provides a range of exciting opportunities to develop teaching and learning and the curriculum.
You will be joining an ambitious and highly supportive organisation which offers:
• An excellent induction programme for teachers joining the school.
• A strong commitment to professional development which will improve your leadership skills, develop your understanding of whole school issues and prepare you for the next stage in your career.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and well behaved learners who respond very well to active and engaging teaching and work well independently.
• A strong team ethos across the department and whole school.

This is an exciting post with the potential for career development as part of an ambitious and innovative school. You will:
• Be able to demonstrate/incorporate the school virtues in all aspects of your work.
• Be part of the leadership of a significant area of the school and be able to lead and influence whole school developments.
• Be able to lead a team that is delivering improving student outcomes.
• Need to be an innovative teacher and leader who can inspire all students to enjoy and succeed at Maths.

Commitment to safeguarding

The South Downs Learning Trust and all our academies take notice of and adhere to all the national and local policies and guidance in regard to Safeguarding Children and Young People. We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

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About Ratton School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1194 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Ratton School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: lbarrow@ratton.co.uk
• Phone number: 01323514314
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Ratton is one of the most popular schools in East Sussex with a very strong reputation for building student confidence and providing rich opportunities for students to succeed. The school has a Wellbeing Award, Arts Mark Gold Award, Healthy Schools Award, British Council International School Award, and Sport England ‘Sports Mark'.

In 2019, Ratton achieved a strong set of GCSE results. Both attainment and progress were well above national averages in a large number of subjects.

In July 2017, Ofsted judged Ratton to be a “good” school that provides a high quality and challenging education for every pupil, regardless of their ability or circumstance.

In order to become an outstanding school governors have identified 6 strategic priorities for the school:

• Be guided by our virtues to develop a school founded on an exceptional ethos

• To provide the highest quality teaching and learning for all

• To create a curriculum that promotes achievement, engagement and independence

• Seek out inspirational partnerships between Ratton students, staff and the local, national and international communities

• Deliver outstanding business and leading edge IT and learning support to enable excellent progress for all

• Secure, through first class training and development, outstanding opportunities for students and staff

Our current school improvement priorities are:

• Raising achievement and closing the gap

• Quality first teaching and curriculum

• Outstanding behaviours for learning

• First class infrastructure

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