Salary:
M1 - UPS3
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
April 2025 or earlier if possible
Apply by:
7 February 2025
Job overview
‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, and therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.
Oulton Academy is an Ofsted rated Outstanding mixed secondary school catering to students aged between 11 and 16 located in the town of Oulton, South Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Oulton Academy is rapidly becoming the school of choice in the area, with student numbers increasing year on year. We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, innovative, and highly skilled Teacher of Maths to join our talented and dedicated team in April 2025 (or earlier by negotiation). The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and learning, raise attainment, and foster an engaging and motivational classroom environment. You will be an inspirational classroom teacher with a proven track record of securing outcomes across the key stages.
Maths is very well-resourced at Oulton Academy, reflecting the subject's importance to both school results and the life chances of our students. The department is committed to providing staff with the best resources and training to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning. We pride ourselves on offering extensive CPD opportunities and support, allowing staff to continually develop their professional skills.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Maths and will play a key role in supporting the strategic direction and development of the department across all areas and exam courses. You will be part of a supportive, dedicated, and collaborative team, where innovation and a commitment to student success are at the heart of everything we do.
If you are looking to join a vibrant and rapidly growing school and have a genuine desire to make a positive impact on students' lives, we would love to hear from you. Please refer to the full job description for more details.
Employee welfare is important to us and we see it as the Trust’s prime asset. Therefore, we look after all staff and offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits through our Carlton Cares programme.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit the Carlton Academy Trust website by following the link below and completing an application form. Alternatively, please complete an application form and equalities monitoring form on TES.
Closing date for applications: Friday 7th February at 10am
The School has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service. Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
About Oulton Academy
* Oulton Academy
* Pennington Lane, Oulton, Leeds
* West Yorkshire
* LS26 8EX
* United Kingdom
Principal: John Higgins
Values and Vision
Oulton Academy values students who have respect for others, who are resilient and those who take responsibility for their actions. The school believes no child should be stopped from having an excellent education and everyone can have great achievement; students should try their best to achieve outstanding results. Students are encouraged to take part in the comprehensive enrichment programme.
‘The school’s mission is to ensure that pupils leave Oulton Academy as happy, well qualified and confident young adults. The school provides a vibrant and positive place to learn that pupils enjoy.’ Ofsted Outstanding, March 2024
Why work at Oulton Academy
Oulton Academy, part of Carlton Academy Trust, provides Outstanding Learning, Outstanding Support and Outstanding Experiences for all students by demonstrating our values in our daily behaviour. We drive students to achieve the best they can with exemplary professional standards in a caring environment.
Whether you are joining us as a support staff member, an NQT, in a leadership position, and everything in between, we will invest in you and your development throughout your career. By all working together, supporting and motivating each other, we believe we can raise current standards and transform the lives of our students.
Career development: Oulton Academy prides itself on providing both formal and informal CPD opportunities, 2 hours per week minimum. Formal CPD includes but is not limited to NPQs, Level 7 Masters degrees and the nationally recognised Embedding Formative Assessment (EFA) programme. Informal CPD provides staff with weekly departmental time as well as the chance to collaborate with other teams across the academy. All staff receive a comprehensive induction programme before they start their new role.
Employee benefits:
* Membership to a government pension scheme
* Access to a health care plan
* Salary Sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work scheme and Technology scheme)
* Discounts and offers at major high street/online retailers.
* Access to a 24-hour employee assistance and wellbeing counselling service phone line.
You can find out more about the benefits package for staff, here:
Employee Benefits – Carlton Academy Trust
Send your completed application form to: hr@catrust.uk before the closing date, which can be found on the job description for each vacancy.
If you would like to arrange to visit the Academy, please contact the main office: 0113 2059559.
* Please note Oulton Academy was formerly Royds Academy.
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