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Teacher of Maths

Saltley Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5RX

This job expired on 24 February 2020 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 May 2020

• Closing date

  24 February 2020 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 February 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £24,373 to £40,490
• Additional allowances:

  We:

  • are committed to continuous improvement ; • offer an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment ; • offer a whole range of opportunities to further develop colleagues’ teaching skills and leadership potential ; • are creative and innovative in our approach to all aspects of school life ; • have motivated, vibrant, multi-ethnic students and staff ; • have a strong family ethos where individuals are respected and valued ; • are well resourced and ICT rich ; • are part of the WHA Trust that provides numerous professional development opportunities, on-site parking and Perkbox benefits, which include discounted restaurants and free mobile phone insurance.

Teacher of Maths job summary

Job description

Job Title: Teacher of Mathematics
Reports to: Head of department
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Academy Trust Scale, dependent on skills and experience

Mathematics at Saltley Academy
All pupils in years 7 to 11 have nine Mathematics lessons over a two week timetable, demonstrating the school’s commitment to this core subject. The department utilises the technology available such as Ipads and laptops to inspire pupils and demonstrate concepts in innovative ways. A full programme of Mathematics support and challenge is offered through the school’s Targeted Academic Support Programme at Key Stage 4. We also have dedicated members of staff who support in the Mathematics department in their roles as Mentors and Lead Practitioners. The Mathematics department has eleven dedicated classrooms and have their own staff base and is managed by this Head of Department role, with a Ks4 and Ks3 coordinators supporting on a day to day basis.

Main duties
The Teacher of Mathematics at Saltley Academy will:
● Create a happy, secure and stimulating learning environment
● Have sympathetic understanding of every child’s needs
● Have clear aims and objectives for every lesson and communicate them to the pupils
● Have well planned work, imaginatively introduced which caters for all pupils’ needs
● Utilise ICT to enhance the quality and variety of teaching and to support pupils in applying this key tool in their own learning
● Engage in continuous formative and summative assessment, tracking progress of pupils in line with school systems and provide guidance to pupils on next steps in their learning
● Use data effectively to inform future teaching and learning
● Maintain pupil records and report progress to parents, guardians and carers
● Secure high standards of behaviour in line with the school’s Code of Conduct and Behaviour Policy
● Share their talents, skills, ideas and enthusiasms for the benefit of the whole school and be ready to accept responsibilities that extend beyond the classroom
● Complete the requirements of the school’s performance management process
● Attend to personal professional development to keep abreast of national, local and school initiatives and best practice

Wider Responsibilities

All teachers at Saltley Academy will:

● Deliver extra-curricular activities
● Partake in activities aimed at promoting the school, including, but not limited to, open evenings, visits to primary schools, colleges and community events
● Carry out other tasks commensurate with their position, as directed by the Senior Leadership Team

Job context

The school welcomes teachers of a high professional standard and shares the responsibility with each teacher for continual review and the development of expertise.

All teachers make a valuable contribution to the school’s development and, therefore, to the progress of all pupils.

Teachers on the upper levels of the Academy Trust pay scale will be expected to make a wider contribution to the school.

In particular, teachers at the upper levels will:

● be role models for professional practice in the school
● be expected to mentor teachers in training
● make a distinctive contribution compared with other teachers
● contribute effectively to the wider team.

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 Saltley Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1305 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Saltley Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@whmat.academy
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saltley-academy (opens in new tab)

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