Teacher of Maths (Maternity Cover)

Thomas Deacon Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2UW

11 days remaining to apply

Closing date
16 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Subject: Mathematics
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Teacher of Maths (Maternity Cover) job summary

Teacher of Maths (maternity cover)

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st Dec 2025

Salary: MPS/UPS

Site: Thomas Deacon Academy

Closing date: 16th October 2024

Start date: January 2025

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Are you passionate about igniting curiosity in Maths?

Do you thrive on inspiring students to excel?

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply for this fixed term opportunity to join our dynamic maths and IT department at Thomas Deacon Academy!

Your role:

You’ll love this job if you have proven expertise and a passion for maths. As a teacher of maths at Thomas Deacon Academy, you will teach key stages 3, 4 and 5. Your lessons will fuel our students’ curiosity, and you will be committed to having high expectations of all students. Your confidence will inspire them to embrace challenges and have the courage to tackle complex problems fearlessly. You will show compassion by contributing to the wider life of the school and its community. This is a fixed term contract for one year.

About us:

We are a vibrant and successful secondary school in Peterborough, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with a strong commitment to excellence and innovation. Our courteous and supportive Maths and IT department consists of 22 teachers who are experienced educators that foster a culture of continuous learning. We encourage collaboration between colleagues to explore new mathematical concepts and develop innovative teaching methods. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or just starting your career, we’ll support your development; investing in your growth and skills through workshops, conferences, and training sessions that offer unique development opportunities. Our students are at the heart of everything we do; join us in shaping young minds, helping them build a strong foundation in mathematics, and preparing them for success.

We would welcome visits to the Academy, please contact Nicky Roger (NRO@tdaeducation) to arrange a convenient date/time.

Why work for us?:

We are part of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust and we can offer you:

- Progression opportunities across the Trust

- Continuous development, e.g. training, coaching

- Access to the most generous pension schemes in the UK (LGPS & teachers’ pension scheme)    

- Free flu vaccinations

- Cycle to work scheme

- £250 Recommend a friend scheme

- Free & confidential Employee Assistance Programme

- Trained Mental health first aiders

- Collaborative working across schools in the Trust

If you have the skills we are looking for, we can’t wait to meet you!

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Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education

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.