Teacher of Maths
Springwood High School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AWThis job expired on 9 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
9 June 2023 at 7:54am
Date listed
19 May 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- View all Mathematicsjobs
Working pattern
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- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS as appropriate
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience
A record of successful teaching at KS3 and KS4
Substantial teaching experience
Experience of developing the curriculum
Experience of effective management of student behaviour
Skills, Attributes and Knowledge
Secure knowledge of subject area
Knowledge of how to develop AfL and monitor impact
Clear understanding of planning differentiation into the curriculum
Awareness of Safeguarding and Child Protection issues
Good understanding of whole school issues
Strong understanding of the analysis and use of data to make improvements/inform planning
Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
Planning, prioritising and managing workload in an environment of conflicting demands
Sound knowledge of the National Agenda
What the school offers its staff
At West Norfolk Academies Trust, we deeply value giving all of our staff access to continued professional development and high quality support in order for them to thrive in their professional lives.
Our bespoke CPD offer is tailored to individual members of staff, our schools and at a trust level ensuring that the right support is given at every stage of an individuals career. Trust, school and individual priorities are mapped out across each academic year so that support can be provided by the right specialist, either within our organisation or externally.
We invest in our teachers by providing regular CPD, both internal and external, and ensure that you are given time to collaborate and share good practice with your colleagues in order to help you to continually improve your practice.
Further details about the role
Springwood High School part of West Norfolk Academies Trust are seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic and creative Mathematics teacher to join their team from September 2023
This is an exciting opportunity for an early career or experienced teacher who is committed to enabling all students to achieve the very best they can and is dedicated to their own professional development.
The successful candidate will need to provide our students with an outstanding education in Mathematics, and work collaboratively with departmental staff in our high performing department. There is potential for the right candidate to teach A-Level (KS5).
Our mathematics department follow a mastery curriculum with a focus on deepening understanding at the heart of all lessons. We have close links with the Cambridge maths hub and the AMSP, and are keen to get students involved in extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities.
Please visit our website https://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk/ for more information on our school & see the additional documents attached for full details and a Person Specification.
Commitment to safeguarding
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the post holder will share this responsibility, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
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About Springwood High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1880 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Springwood High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
Springwood High School, part of West Norfolk Academies Trust
With more than a hundred years of history, Springwood provides an education for boys and girls aged between eleven and eighteen in King's Lynn.
We are a comprehensive school with Specialist Performing Arts Status and a long history of providing an excellent education to pupils in West Norfolk.
Our School is part of West Norfolk Academies Trust, dedicated to ensuring that every student gains the best qualifications possible. We believe that excellent academic qualifications provide each student with the best life chances and opportunities to ensure a successful and fulfilled future. In the last two years the percentage of students gaining 5 higher grades including English and Maths has risen significantly.
We have a high expectation of both our teachers and our students, set challenging targets for all and support each other to achieve them. We work hard to monitor accurately the progress of students, celebrate academic success and intervene where necessary.
A positive attitude to learning is an essential aspect of academic success. Our teachers regularly assess how engaged each learner is in their studies using an attitude to learning score. We celebrate students who have a good attitude to their studies and actively encourage those who need to improve in this area.
We offer a wide range of opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom - it is vital that every student participates in other areas of school life. Springwood expects every student to take part in other aspects of our offer to them including;
Competitive Sport
Dance Performances
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Drama Performances
House Competitions
Music Performances
Lunchtime clubs
Numerous foreign visits and exchanges
To view our latest OFSTED report please visit http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk
We are part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust whose aim is to challenge and support a small group of schools to provide an excellent education for the young people of West Norfolk.
The Trust works in a supportive partnership with Primary and Secondary schools with each school maintaining their unique identity and ethos.
The schools work together to ensure maximum benefit for all students through economies of scale and shared resources.
The Trust clear strategic vision for the future is based around four key areas:
Maximising student achievement
Ensuring each student is engaged with the school
Ensuring our students have access to world class resources
Delivering outstanding teaching and learning
Arranging a visit to Springwood High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk.
School location
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