Teacher of Maths

Outwood Academy Portland, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2SF

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Application deadline

  31 October 2022 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 September 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stages: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS to UPS

Teacher of Maths job summary

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join our Mathematics department as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who really wants to make a difference to the lives of young people. Our single goal is “Students First” and you will be joining a strong team of professionals working to this sole aim.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust provides a high-quality learning and cultural environment that inspires and motivates children. Whether you are ambitious for progression or determined to be an outstanding classroom teacher, Outwood Academy Portland is the place for you. Leadership development, succession planning and capacity building are major priorities for the Trust as this enables us to facilitate rapid progression for those who want to advance either in the classroom or at a leadership level. You will be well supported by an experienced team of teachers and Directors as you work to raise attainment levels and offer an engaging curriculum experience.

The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools, which affords opportunities for staff to work and progress across several schools if desired. All staff are guaranteed a minimum of two hours CPD per week and a further comprehensive programme of professional development is provided through our own network of teaching schools. Our Executive Director for Maths, Kathryn Greenhalgh, leads Yorkshire and the Humber Maths Hub. This, as well as her work with the DfE, means that OGAT maths departments are helping to inform the development and mould the landscape of mathematics both regionally and nationally.

We have a great training package for teachers new to the Trust from ECTs through to HODs which includes: Teaching for Understanding; Open Classroom events; Maths Matters; TSST; Reasoning at KS3; weekly professional development time and further programmes free through the Outwood Institute of Education. We invest in you so you invest in our students.

We are proud that Outwood Academy Portland is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and we are delighted to be based in the large friendly town of Worksop, near Sheffield and Nottingham. We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2012 and as a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Students First, raising standards and transforming lives.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.CVs will not be accepted.

Using the application form

Please apply via the Outwood careers website.

Supporting documents

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Classroom_Teacher_Person_Specification (1) (2).pdf - 222 KB (opens in a new tab)

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About Outwood Academy Portland

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1621 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)
• School website: Outwood Academy Portland website (opens in a new tab)
• Contact email: hr@portland.outwood.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-portland (opens in a new tab)

Being part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust means that all staff have access to excellent opportunities for professional development at all levels, with scope to build a career across a range of schools. There is an opportunity for subject specific CPD and in school support to ensure that quality teaching and learning leads to outstanding outcomes for all students.

We believe that all teaching and support staff posts at our Academy are key posts in terms of supporting student success and achievement across a broad range of subjects and experiences. As such we are keen to recruit a dedicated and ambitious professional who will add value to our Academy in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom.

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