Ormiston Forge Academy is a thriving secondary academy and sixth form located in the heart of Cradley Heath, West Midlands, with a proud history of academic excellence and community involvement. Our Academy is not just a workplace—we are a family.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding, creative and inspirational Teacher of Mathematics to contribute fully to the future development of our expanding mathematics faculty at the academy. You will have the ability to teach mathematics to Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and preferably Key Stage 5.
If you are able to motivate all students to achieve or exceed their target grades, if you are passionate about mathematics, have an interest in being at the cutting edge and are driven to ensure students receive the best possible experience, then this job is for you.
You will be joining an excellent mathematics faculty that has a relentless focus on raising achievement. This is an exciting opportunity for an ECT or an experienced teacher. (All our ECTs are well supported by an excellent induction programme).
The ideal candidate must have the following:
* Qualified Teacher Status (ability to teach Key Stage 3, Key stage 4 and preferably Key Stage 5).
* The versatility to take on a range of activities
* The ability to work within a larger team
* High expectations of all learners
* The ability to teach out of subject if required
The successful candidate will:
* Raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students
* Have a commitment to inclusion
* Help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the department
* Have drive, enthusiasm, resilience, warmth and humour
* Have opportunities to contribute to the wider life and ethos of the Academy
* Already possess or be working towards QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
We can offer you:
* The opportunity to join a supportive staff and work with well-motivated students
* An innovative curriculum
* The opportunity to join an aspiring academy with exciting plans for the future
* An excellent ECT programme
* A data rich environment focused on raising standards
Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust. Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.
Our young people deserve nothing less than the best, so if you can be the best then we would like to hear from you.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a tour of the academy please contact Ms Ruth Birchall (Head of Maths), on 01384 566598 or email hr@oatforge.co.uk
To apply for this role please visit OAT Vacancies and search for Ormiston Forge Academy in order to complete an application form.
Ormiston Forge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
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