What skills and experience we're looking for
Please refer to our Person Specification
What the school offers its staff
As a member of our Maths team, you will be supported and challenged, so that as well as contributing to students’ success and that of the School, you are personally developed in your career. There are lots of opportunities within the department to lead on specific elements of our curriculum delivery if this is something you would like to do. The Maths Team is made up of 10 dedicated experienced colleagues. Our Maths Team are committed colleagues who ensure that this area of school and college is vibrant and inclusive. The academy is incredibly fortunate to work alongside our Freeston Foundation and host a variety of external workshops, roadshows, competitions and opportunities each year. Historically we have had Magic Maths workshops, university STEM opportunities, a visiting Maths poet, links with Art and local galleries, and national competitions. We have in-house tutor competitions for Numeracy each week, a Maths Masters enrichment programme, UKMT opportunities and many more.
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 Freeston 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.
Further details about the role
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:
Your 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
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.