Teacher of Maths
Outwood Academy Portland, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2SFThis job expired on 28 November 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
April 2023 or earlier if possible
Closing date
28 November 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 September 2022
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- 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.
The DfE is promoting additional payments to encourage ECTsin state-funded secondary schools in England to continue teaching, for ECTs teaching in Chemistry, Computer Science, Maths or Physics. Eligibility for the scheme can be checked at: DfE Guidance: Levelling up premium payments for teachers
A visit to our school is encouraged and we invite you to contact hr@portland.outwood.comto arrange this or if you have any questions or require further details. Please complete your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts early.
Closing Date: Monday 28 November 2022
Interview Date: Thursday 1 December 2022
Start Date: April 2023 (or earlier if possible
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children. CVs willnot be accepted.
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
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About Outwood Academy Portland
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1662 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Outwood Academy Portland website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@portland.outwood.com
Outwood Academy Portland places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment, achievement and social and emotional development. We believe that all support staff within our Family of Schools are key posts in terms of securing student success and achievement across a broad range of subjects and experiences.
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.
OGAT are proud to be a part of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) hosting it’s North and East campus as Outwood Academy Redcar and Outwood Academy Adwick. The NIoT identifies best practice in education, in order to develop cutting-edge, evidence-based teacher training and professional development programmes. OGAT colleagues will benefit from the work of the institute, which draws on the expertise of some of the most outstanding school leaders in education today.
You can find out more about the NIoT and the programmes we offer, which have been designed to fit around the pressures of school life, by following us on twitter: @NatInstTeaching
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER?
Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer:
Starting salary plus annual inflation linked increases. The starting salary will be dependent on experience.
We follow the principles of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
You will be automatically enrolled into the generous Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Pay progression happens automatically on the anniversary of the target period appropriate to your role
Flexible family friendly policies from day one
We have our own Workload Charter and are committed to ensuring that Teachers’ workloads are manageable
All teachers receive an allotted minimum of two hours CPD each week
Access to centralised resources to support with lesson planning and reducing workload
Comprehensive induction and training process
Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to:
• Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues
• Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues
• Legal guidance
• Financial guidance and debt counselling
• Child and dependent care support and advice
• Support for managers
We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing policy and menopause policy along with menopause champions based in our academies
• Nursery voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing
• Access to various discount sites
Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Portland
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@portland.outwood.com.
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