Teacher of Mathematics
Staindrop Academy, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3JU3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 September 2024 at 9am
Date listed
12 September 2024
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Mathematics department is a strong collaborative team, determined to deliver a curriculum that builds confident mathematicians who are ready and prepared for the next stages in their learning and life. We work together to plan, deliver and enhance our curriculum for all students at Staindrop, and have strong links across the ALP family of schools to further the opportunities available to our learners. We want our students to love Maths as much as we do, with a focus on mastery through an ethos of continuous personalised improvement. Our vision is to ‘fuel students with the desire to reason mathematically’ by equipping students with the skills needed to communicate their ideas using the beautiful language that is mathematics. You will be joining a team of four staff, led by experienced, successful practitioners including the current head of mathematics and current assistant headteacher. Other current department members have successfully completed training and ECT programmes at Staindrop and across the ALP trust schools. We run our own bespoke curriculum from year 7 to 11, which continues to evolve and strengthen year-onyear and enter students for Edexcel GCSE Mathematics and AQA Further Math’s Level 2 and Statistics.
The Person
• Inspirational and well-qualified teacher.
• Has high expectations for all pupils.
• Possesses excellent listening and communication skills.
• Displays a high level of organisational skills, both verbal and written.
• Displays a high level of organisational and time management proficiency.
• Cultivates a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging intellectual curiosity and critical thinking.
• Exemplifies the values and ethos of the school as a positive role model.
• Collaborates as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to contributing actively to a full program of extra-activities.
• Exhibits excellent people management skills.
What the school offers its staff
We fully acknowledge that the success and achievements of our pupils are directly linked to the unwavering dedication, motivation and commitment of our staff. We recognise the success of our schools depends on the quality of leadership at all levels. We are therefore committed to creating an environment that nurtures and supports the professional growth of our leaders.
Inspiring the hearts and minds of our staff remains our core purpose. Our leaders endeavour to provide an environment for staff to succeed, to feel appreciated and most of all to develop a deep emotional connection to the values that drive our decision making.
We recognise the success of our Trust hinges on the collective abilities, perspectives and contributions of our employees. Therefore, we strive to create a working environment that inspires and engages our workforce, fostering collaboration, inclusivity and support.
We are committed to providing clear and articulated career pathways that offer development opportunities across the Trust and schools. Encompassing leadership roles, subject expertise and phase-specific knowledge, ensuring every staff member has the chance to grow and excel in their chosen field.
Support is fundamental in our strategy. We are devoted to providing a working environment where each individual feels safe, valued and encouraged in their professional journey. The wellbeing, health and overall happiness of our employees are of utmost importance.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory
enhanced DBS check and appropriate references. Successful candidate will
be subject to safer recruitment including digital footprint.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to reception@staindropschool.com
CVs are not accepted.
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About Staindrop Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 429 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Staindrop Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- reception@staindropschool.com
- Phone number
- 01833660285
Staindrop Academy is a very well regarded, high achieving and popular school at the heart of a rural community. Set on the western edge of the historic village of Staindrop and overlooking rolling fields and farms, Staindrop is without doubt one of the most attractively situated schools in the region.
Staindrop Academy is recruiting a number of staff due to the rapid growth we have seen over the past two years. While we are delighted with this growth, we remain a small school, working closely with our local community and partner primary schools.
Staindrop is a highly successful, inclusive school where we strive to ensure all students make exceptional progress whilst focusing on their personal development, safety and wellbeing. We have high expectations, ensuring that every student, regardless of their starting point can be ‘Happy, Valued, and Successful’.
We live out our Ethos of ‘Your Child is our Child’ and greatly value the strong relationships between staff and students but equally we work closely with parents, carers, governors and the wider community to ensure the success of our students. We are incredibly proud of our caring school, the kindness of our students and the positive relationships which are at the core of our community.
Our students are encouraged to develop a thirst for learning through a range of exciting and challenging opportunities both within and outside the classroom. We provide a purposeful and stimulating learning environment where excellent behaviour, hard work, independence, personal responsibility and student participation are central to everything we do.
We aim to inspire confident learners who will thrive in an ever-changing world, equipping every student with the personal skills and aptitudes to flourish and academic results of which they can be proud.
We are determined to provide an outstanding education for all, to care and support individuals and stretch and challenge every student so that they achieve their very best and fulfil their aspirations.
Staindrop Academy is a member of the Advanced Learning Partnership Trust, providing a wealth of opportunities across County Durham and Darlington for professional development and collaborative working.
Arranging a visit to Staindrop Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email reception@staindropschool.com.
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