Teacher of Maths (Qualified or Unqualified)
Kettering Science Academy, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7AAThis job expired on 26 November 2023
Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
26 November 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 October 2023
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- UQT/MPS/UPS
Teacher of Maths (Qualified or Unqualified) job summary
Teacher of Maths (Qualified or Unqualified)
Start date: January 2024
Closing date: 26 November 2023
Location: Kettering Science Academy
Salary: UQT/MPS/UPS
Hours per week: Full time, permanent
A fantastic opportunity to join a supportive maths department with a strong sense of collaboration and an ambition for all students to be successful maths learners. We are seeking an outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about maths and has high expectations of all learners.
We are open to receive applications from unqualified teachers and those looking to undergo teacher training.
· Are you a recent graduate who may be considering a career in teaching?
· Do you have experience as an unqualified teacher and are you interested in training to teach alongside an academic mentor role?
· If any your answer to any of the above is yes, then please contact us to find out more.
We are at a really exciting stage of our development journey as we are developing a new Key Stage 3 curriculum to reflect the principles behind teaching for mastery. We have two Secondary Mathematics Specialists and have strong links with the local Maths Hub. This enables us to provide excellent subject specific professional development, both in house in regular department meeting, but also hosting other local schools with external CPD leads.
We are committed to supporting all staff, managing workload and promoting wellbeing.
We do this by:
- H aving a shared bank of high-quality resources
- A ssessment and feedback policy focused on exit tickets and whole class feedback
- P urposeful department meetings
- U sing the Sparx platform to maximise impact and reduce planning of homework
High quality teaching and high expectations are at the heart of Kettering Science Academy and all teachers will be expected to develop exemplary practice which supports the ethos, values and vision, and contributes to the overall life and work of the Academy. Teachers will also be expected to promote and develop social, moral and physical aptitudes in their pupils and to provide advice and guidance where necessary.
What we can offer you
· Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch.
· A modern building with fantastic facilities and resources.
· A supportive and friendly community of staff and students.
· A full induction programme.
· Access to BWT Ambition Hub training and development programmes.
About Kettering Science Academy
Kettering Science Academy was delighted to receive a Good Ofsted rating in July 2023. This report recognised the work which has been done over many years in relentlessly focussing on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.
We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy's journey to being the best that we can be and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
About Brooke Weston Trust
Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.
Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.
We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.
To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.
If you think you can contribute to this role and to our organisation, we welcome your application!
Further details about the Academy and the above position can be found on our website ketteringscienceacademy.org or by telephoning 01536 532700 and asking for Khloé Hughes, HR Administrator.
Safer Recruitment
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.
A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection
The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy
Closing date: 26 November 2023
Interview date: TBA
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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.
About Kettering Science Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1418 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Kettering Science Academy website (opens in new tab)
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