KS2 Teacher and Whole School maths Lead

Coop Academy Clarice Cliff is a large primary school situated in Stoke on Trent and forms part of the Co-op Academies Trust.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, pioneering and motivated Key Stage 2 teacher and Maths lead who shares our belief in providing the highest standards of teaching and learning. We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who has excellent Maths subject knowledge and who is innovative and motivated and able to  play an integral, key role in securing the highest standards of education and raising outcomes for pupils in Maths. 

The right candidate will have a strong track record in improving pupil’s academic outcomes and we welcome applications from those who are looking to take the next step in leadership to join our extended leadership team. Leadership time will be provided to ensure that the right candidate has sufficient time to drive the teaching of Maths within the school. As we are looking for an experienced practitioner this post is not suitable for ECT’s.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward thinking staff team that is committed to improving the lives of its pupils.

The ideal candidate will be: 

• Innovative and flexible in their approach and quick to take on new initiatives
• Possess energy, enthusiasm and committed to enabling every child to be successful with a clear understanding and awareness of the needs and challenges of disadvantaged pupils and a drive to make a difference
• Committed to the highest expectations of achievement and behaviour and to continuous school improvement
• An excellent classroom practitioner with Key Stage 2 experience who is reflective and passionate about teaching and lifelong learning
• Be aspirational, with an uncompromising commitment to improving educational outcomes for all children both in their classroom and as a Maths Leader. 
• Be a driven individual with an ability to set clear targets, track and manage progress and develop strategies to achieve desired outcomes. 
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Able to develop positive relationships with all members of the school community
• Committed to own personal professional development and keen to expand their knowledge, skills and understanding of learning, education and pedagogy in order to grow and develop as a teacher
• Committed to developing leadership skills.
• Able to use research and current thinking to drive teaching and learning and subject leadership
• Committed to providing young children with a curriculum full of purpose and experiences
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, equal opportunities and inclusion as well as an understanding, awareness and empathy for all. 

We will offer the successful candidate:

• Ongoing high quality professional development opportunities for leadership growth.
• Opportunities to engage with colleagues through a range of projects, which will influence school practice and the wider educational landscape.
• A warm welcome from enthusiastic children who are well behaved with a positive attitude to learning.
• Friendly and committed staff who are supportive, open to new ideas and keen to continue to develop professionally.
• Supportive and committed governance at all levels. 
• High quality leadership CPD, including opportunities to work across the Trust and beyond. 

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are centred around a different, fairer and better way of doing things. These values are embedded in everything that we do within the Academy - they are our ‘Ways of Being’;

Do what matters most   |   Be yourself, always   |   Show you care   |   Succeed together

As part of the Co-op Academy Trust, you will also benefit from excellent CPD as well as a Trust wide network of colleagues to share best practice with.

Other benefits include:

• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Discounts on various Co-op branded products 
• Colleague Assistance via Health Assured
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flu vaccine

How to apply: 

Visits to the Academy prior to submitting an application are highly recommended. To arrange a visit please contact Emma Day (Head of School) via emma.day@coopacademies.co.uk 

Closing date: Complete the online TES application by Friday 10th May at 9am 

Interviews: Friday 17th May

For more information about the Trust, please visit www.coopacademies.co.uk 

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. In line with KCSiE 2022, we will carry out an onlinesearch as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.  We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.