Teacher of Mathematics
Da Vinci Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4ETThis job expired on 6 December 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
9 January 2023
Closing date
6 December 2022 at 9am
Date listed
16 November 2022
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: Your hours of work shall be in accordance with the School Teachers' Terms and Conditions Document. Full time teachers are required to be available for work for up to 1265 hours of directed time over 195 days.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Monday 9th January 2023 - Friday 21st July 2023
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
“Leaders put pupils’ interests at the heart of all that they do” - Ofsted 2021
We are looking to recruit a temporary Teacher of Mathematics. The ideal candidate will be an energetic and positive professional who can combine their passion for the maths curriculum with the ability to inspire our students and enhance a talented team. You will be an enthusiastic classroom practitioner with the skills and determination to ensure exciting learning and outstanding progress for students of all abilities.
“Staff fully support leaders’ vision for the school’s continued improvement.”
A drive to continue the ongoing improvement trajectory of our academy is a given and this role will support our determination to continue building positive attitudes to learning by all students. Ambitious team players with a good sense of humour are welcome. Our team goes above and beyond to support each other and our students so it is critical that this aligns with the candidate’s own values and ethos. Applicants will be expected to be able to demonstrate a prior commitment to their own professional development and should be looking forward to ongoing development of their own practice and that of the academy team as part of our collaborative and supportive Trust offer.
In summary, we are looking for someone who:
- Has high expectations of pupil progress.
- Is passionate about education and developing a love of learning in students.
- Has the skills to work collaboratively with the teaching team.
- Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
- Is willing to embrace or bring new ideas to the Academy.
- Has ambition combined with a commitment to developing their own skills.
What the school offers its staff
“Leaders are considerate of staff’s workload and promote staff’s well-being.”
In return we can offer brilliant development from experienced leaders and one of the most supportive staff cultures that you could hope to be part of. We are family oriented and recognise a life outside of work whilst being determined to do everything we can as professionals in support of our students. Individual and team ambition go hand in hand. LEAD Trust support and career development are a given.
In summary, the successful candidate will:
- Be joining a strong and dynamic team of professionals.
- Work in a school with high aspirations for all of its students and staff.
- Be provided with excellent career opportunities.
Further details about the role
Further information about the role, including the full job description and job specification can be found in the Candidate Information Pack on our website.
Commitment to safeguarding
The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Da Vinci Academy adopts a rigorous Safer Recruitment Policy which is followed for every appointment.
If you are invited to interview, your suitability to work with children will be explored. As such you will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands which you have incurred.
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About Da Vinci Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 698 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Da Vinci Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jenny.linthwaite@davinciacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01332 831515
“Leaders put pupils’ interests at the heart of all that they do” - Ofsted 2021
Having converted to academy status at the heart of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust in May 2017, Da Vinci Academy is now a successful secondary school with around 700 students and an increasing school roll (oversubscribed in KS3 and also next year’s intake). In summer 2019, we were proud to be the most improved Progress 8 school in Derby and in October 2021, we were rated ‘good’ by Ofsted. A copy of the report can be found on our website.
We are described as a ‘proudly inclusive school with a big heart and huge ambition’. A student-centred philosophy is supported by an unwavering commitment to the achievement of successful outcomes for each and every young person.
“The school is inclusive and welcoming to all. Pupils feel valued and cared for.”
Together with the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, a strong and clear vision is in place - one team changing worlds. Our vision is achieved by supporting all to Aspire, Believe, Learn, Achieve. This is what we all firmly believe in and strive for at all times. The benefit of our close-knit academy community is a real team environment where people genuinely care for each other and where students and staff alike can really shine.
Arranging a visit to Da Vinci Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jenny.linthwaite@davinciacademy.co.uk.
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