Teacher of Maths
Mascalls Academy, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6LT4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
18 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 October 2024
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS based on experience + We can offer a TLR for additional responsibility, for the right candidate
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS based on experience + We can offer a TLR for additional responsibility, for the right candidate
What skills and experience we're looking for
“Relationships are very strong between pupils and school staff. Pupils trust the adults who work with them. As a result, pupils gain confidence and learn well.”OFSTED Report (2021)
Are you passionate about teaching Maths and eager to inspire the next generation of learners? Mascalls Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and committedTeacher of Mathsto join our well-established and dynamic department from January 2025.
At Mascalls, you’ll be part of asuccessful, collaborative, and well-resourced Maths department. Our team works together to deliver high-quality teaching that ensures excellent outcomes for students at all levels. The department is housed innewly refurbished classrooms, fully equipped withPromethean boards, creating a modern and engaging learning environment for both staff and students.
We are looking for a motivated and innovative Teacher of Maths who:
- Is passionate about engaging students in Maths and making a real difference to their learning.
- Has high expectations of students and a track record of helping them achieve their full potential.
- Thrives in a team environment and enjoys working collaboratively with other professionals.
- Is committed to their own professional development and eager to contribute to the wider success of the department.
In return, we offer:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment where every teacher is valued and empowered to succeed.
- Weekly pedagogy sessions and dedicated time for professional development, giving you the chance to continually refine your teaching practice and share best practices with colleagues.
- A well-structured staff development programme, with opportunities to progress within the academy and the wider Leigh Academies Trust network.
- A culture that promotes work-life balance, ensuring our staff feel supported both personally and professionally.
Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or an Early Career Teacher eager to make your mark, Mascalls Academy is a fantastic place to grow and develop your teaching career.
Join us in inspiring a love for Maths and helping every student achieve success!
Mascalls Academyis a very special place to work and pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, please contactAmy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor)on Amy.Wenban@latrust.org.uk
Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust?If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive£100as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form byclicking here.T&C's apply.
Working at Mascalls Academy:Mascalls Academy is a secondary school at the heart of the community and our small school model ensures that each and every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to reach their full potential. The academy is divided into four colleges – Shackleton, Earhart, Luther King and Marie Curie Sixth Form College each having their own personality and range of specialisms, allowing them to be unique.
Mascalls Academy is a high achieving institution. Our most recent Ofsted inspection notes “ambitious leadership has established an ethos where staff are committed to driving standards up”, that Mascalls is a “happy place to be” and that “staff feel valued”. Our judgement that we are a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and behaviour is accurate. It is our vision to become ‘Outstanding’ in every category.
Mascalls Academy is a dynamic and exciting place to work and the fantastic leadership team are committed to making it great for people at all stages in their careers. Our building and facilities are a mix of designs with two new buildings being modern, light and airy giving the academy a unique and special character.
What the school offers its staff
Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:As of 1st September2024, our Trust comprises 33geographically organised academies (17secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff.Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT North; LAT West.In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.
As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.
Our commitment to safeguarding:Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity:As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date.Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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.
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About Mascalls Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1320 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Mascalls Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- isabelle.cochrane@latrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01634412258
Arranging a visit to Mascalls Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email isabelle.cochrane@latrust.org.uk.
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