About us
Derby Moor is a vibrant and exciting place to work and to learn as both a student and a member of staff. Our school motto of 'Together We Succeed' captures our approach to life and learning at the academy and also reflects the diversity and aspiration of our school community. Our motto is underpinned by our four core values:
Achievement - We believe that everyone can achieve, regardless of background or personal circumstance.
Aspiration - We believe our students and staff can be the best in their chosen field. Our renowned employability curriculum gives our students the knowledge, skills-base and experiences they need to aim for greatness and to aspire to be the best they can be. For staff, our bespoke CPD offer ensures they have developmental opportunities and are supported to become expert practitioners.
High Expectations - We believe high expectations are the foundations of success and expect the highest standards from our community. This is in terms of their conduct, communication and commitment to their own development. We are preparing students for life and the world of work, as such, we will not settle for anything less than excellence.
Community - We believe that the community at Derby Moor is unique and is key in preparing our young people for life in modern Britain. Our community is diverse and we all embrace the rich variety of faiths, cultures and backgrounds that exist here, working together to ensure everyone feels valued, safe and fulfilled.
At Derby Moor Spencer Academy, we take great pride in the facilities that we offer our students. Our school was re-built in 2013 and now features a welcoming entrance plaza, state of the art technology and a diverse range of learning spaces and sports facilities.
The post is open to both experienced and newly qualified teachers committed to raising levels of achievement for all students, regardless of background. We strongly recommend you take the opportunity to visit the school before submitting an application.
The Mathematics Faculty is a collegiate and hardworking department consisting of highly skilled, dedicated and supportive practitioners who are passionate about their subject. Maths is a thriving subject at Derby Moor with a historic trend of exceptional outcomes. It is the most popular A-level at the school with a number of students electing to study A-level Further Maths. Level 2 Further Maths is offered to students in year 11 to support A-level recruitment and challenge our most able.
The department has spacious well-resourced classrooms that are equipped with state-of-the-art technology including touch screens and a suite of colour graphical calculators for our A-level mathematicians. Teachers are given a personal laptop and tablet which enable complete integration with the in-classroom technology.
The department offers a range of enrichment activities for those that relish challenge beyond the classroom. Some of the exciting events we participate in include the Team Maths Challenge, Maths Feast and visits to local industries including Rolls Royce.
We are seeking to appoint an individual who:
* Has the ability and/or potential to teach Maths across the age range from KS3 to KS5
* Has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire others
* Will always go the extra mile to support our students to succeed
* Has the ability and desire to contribute positively to the wider school community
In return, as part of the Spencer Academies Trust, we can offer you:
* A GOOD school (OFSTED 2012, 2017 and 2022)
* A friendly, supportive and professional team of staff
* A commitment to provide Continuing Professional Development
* An excellent support programme for ECTs and new staff
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through our Every Candidate Portal. If you are a new user to our portal, you can click on 'Register' to complete your candidate profile. If you already have a candidate profile with us, click on 'Sign In'. Both of these routes allow you to feed your candidate information into any of our vacancies and view the status of your application.
Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Friday 21st March 2025
Interviews will take place on TBC
Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview ahead of the stated closing date.
Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training.
Job Description
Teacher of Maths; MPS/UPS, Full Time, Permanent, To start September 2025
Benefits
Generous Teacher's Pension Scheme, Employee Assist Programme (Health Assured) and BHN Extras (Discount and Salary Sacrifice Schemes). Recognition of local government and academy continuous service. #J-18808-Ljbffr