The de Ferrers Academy - Teacher of Mathematics
Role: Teacher of Mathematics
Hours: 32.5 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: 2 positions available, one for 6 January 2025 and one for 1 September 2025
Suitable for an ECT? Yes
The de Ferrers Academy
The de Ferrers Academy is a part of Affinity Learning Partnership. We are a Multi Academy Trust currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. We consist of 3 Secondary Academies and 4 Primary Academies.
Our vision is to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background.
The Candidate
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Mathematics teacher with an infectious passion for the subject, to join us at The de Ferrers Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for you to create innovative and exciting learning opportunities for our students.
You must be confident in the delivery of Mathematics and have the ambition and dedication to continue to develop the curriculum in line with current practice and research in effective teaching.
You will be able to support in the promotion of excellent standards of student learning, achievement, progress, attainment and behaviour through working effectively and collaboratively.
The Faculty
The Maths faculty consists of 15 expert Maths teachers, the vast majority of which trained at de Ferrers. There is a clear, centrally resourced curriculum in place for all year groups. Across Y7-11 we use Sparx Maths for homework, which enables our students to make high levels of progress whilst keeping staff workload low.
GCSE outcomes have been consistently strong, with our students achieving a progress score of +0.72 in 2022; the highest in the region. We also offer Level 2 Further Maths to help our highest achieving students prepare for A Level Maths.
At KS5, we have a sizeable A Level Maths cohort of 70 students and our students continue to achieve excellent outcomes (77% A*-B in 2022). We also offer Further Maths at A Level, providing lots of opportunities to teach a variety of mathematical content.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve. We provide tailored Continuing Professional Development, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.
Benefits Package
Affinity Learning Partnership strives to be an 'Employer of Choice' and is committed to the wellbeing and development of colleagues. We are proactive in ensuring a work life balance is maintained offering an excellent benefit package which includes:
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Eye Care Voucher Scheme
How to Apply:
You can apply directly to the Trust People Team via the Trust website www.affinitylp.co.uk and email your application to careers@affinitylp.co.uk. You must complete an application form to be considered. Due to safeguarding reasons we cannot accept C.Vs.
Please note: This is an open advert and will close once a suitable candidate(s) has been found.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
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