Second in Department, Maths
| Posting date: | 11 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 September 2024 |
| Location: | Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 6AN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | fe068900-8ca9-4227-9ff4-9d420cb5ec81 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
• Good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Maths (A/C)
• Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)
• Strong and secure subject knowledge in Maths up to GCSE and/or A Level (A/I)
• Evidence of good student examination results (A/I/R)
• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)
• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)
• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)
• Good understanding of curriculum developments in Maths (A/I)
• Experience of leading a team (A/I/R)
• Excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice (A/I/R) •
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I) •
• Understands how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)
• Understands principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment including Academy review and self-evaluation (A/I/R)
• Able to apply effective practice and research evidence to improve outcomes (A/I)
• Confident in the use of standard ICT packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)
• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)
• Strong enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)
• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents/carers (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)
• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)
Desirable
• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)
• Strong and secure subject knowledge in your subject area up to A Level (A/I)
• Experience of assessment at key stage 5 (A/I/R)
• Curriculum design and management (A/I/R)
Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference
What the school offers its staff
Why join our academy?
Our staff are talented and enthusiastic and have all contributed to the academy’s success story. We have a staff rewards budget and socialise both as subject teams and as a whole staff. We also have access to a staff benefits scheme. At Goole, we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged and supported to achieve their very best.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) (opt out available)
• Access to the Delta benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme, car leasing and technology scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Training and development opportunities
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process. The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
• Good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Maths (A/C)
• Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)
• Strong and secure subject knowledge in Maths up to GCSE and/or A Level (A/I)
• Evidence of good student examination results (A/I/R)
• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)
• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)
• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)
• Good understanding of curriculum developments in Maths (A/I)
• Experience of leading a team (A/I/R)
• Excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice (A/I/R) •
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I) •
• Understands how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)
• Understands principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment including Academy review and self-evaluation (A/I/R)
• Able to apply effective practice and research evidence to improve outcomes (A/I)
• Confident in the use of standard ICT packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)
• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)
• Strong enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)
• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents/carers (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)
• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)
Desirable
• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)
• Strong and secure subject knowledge in your subject area up to A Level (A/I)
• Experience of assessment at key stage 5 (A/I/R)
• Curriculum design and management (A/I/R)
Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference
What the school offers its staff
Why join our academy?
Our staff are talented and enthusiastic and have all contributed to the academy’s success story. We have a staff rewards budget and socialise both as subject teams and as a whole staff. We also have access to a staff benefits scheme. At Goole, we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged and supported to achieve their very best.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) (opt out available)
• Access to the Delta benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme, car leasing and technology scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Training and development opportunities
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process. The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.