Lead Practioner for Mathematics
Olive AP Academy - Thurrock, Tilbury, RM18 7AX19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
19 May 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
15 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £48,484 - £54,685 (Leadership 1-6 Fringe)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an aspiring senior leader, whose primary purpose will be to deliver consistently good and outstanding lessons across the key stages, in addition to modelling and leading the improvement of teaching skills to raise student achievement and to narrow any gaps between student groups. As an outstanding teacher, you will be expected to improve the quality of teaching within Mathematics.
- Plan and teach interactive, exciting lessons which engage all our KS3 and KS4 pupils, including those facing barriers to learning and those with social, emotional, mental and health needs.
- Have an up-to-date knowledge of KS3/KS4 maths curriculum (including GCSE criteria) and a desire to teach in an innovate, creative and exciting way which engages reluctant learners.
- Have a clear vision and the enthusiasm to develop innovative approaches to learning, teaching and student participation.
- Lead by example, providing inspiration and motivation to staff and pupils; ensuring positive pupil progress and outcomes.
- Work as part of the academy’s senior leadership team to develop and deliver the shared vision and strategic improvement plan for the academy - inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others to attain ambitious outcomes.
- Support with teachers’ professional development and appraisal through carrying out lesson observations, providing feedback and implementing strategies to improve practice.
- Use data to identify individuals or groups that need further teaching support and develop and implement strategies to raise the quality of teaching.
- Co-ordinate and carry out monitoring and evaluation activities to improve teaching and learning, including work scrutinise, lesson observations, learning walks, etc.
- To be accountable for promoting and safeguarding pupils’ welfare and personal development as part of the academy’s approach to SEND support.
- To work closely with the academy’s Designated Safeguarding Lead and ensure that all due processes are adhered to in regard to child protection and safeguarding procedures.
- Note: The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.
What the school offers its staff
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- OA benefits package
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Olive AP Academy - Thurrock
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 56 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Olive AP Academy - Thurrock website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- susie.tyler@oliveacademies.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01708 853781
Our alternative provision academy is based in Tilbury in Thurrock and has up to 96 students aged between 11 and 16 on roll at one time. The academy was graded as 'Good' in all areas following its last Ofsted inspection in December 2018. Our brand new building opened to staff and students in summer 2017. The academy facilities include purpose-built kitchens, computing suites, music studio, science labs, workshop and multi-sports pitch.
Our staff supports young people who have been placed at the academy for a period of intervention work, following a permanent exclusion from a mainstream school. The academy also supports young people with medical needs.
Arranging a visit to Olive AP Academy - Thurrock
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email susie.tyler@oliveacademies.org.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Teacher of Mathematics KS3 Co-ordinator
Anglo European School
Willow Green, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0DJ
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed