Maths Teacher
Merchants' Academy - Secondary
Bristol, City of
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (£24,373 - £40,490) per annum + Health Cash Plan and Benefits package. A TLR will be considered for experienced candidates.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 16 January 2020
Job overview
Full time, fixed term until 31st August 2020 to start as soon as possible
MPS/UPS (£24,373 - £40,490) per annum + Health Cash Plan and Benefits package. A TLR will be considered for experienced candidates.
Merchants’ Academy is a 3-18 Academy sponsored by the Society of Merchant Venturers and the University of Bristol. This is an exciting time to join us as the Academy grows and standards continue to rise. The Academy is very well resourced, where staff and their development is a priority.
The Mathematics department is a well led and rapidly improving department where standards of Teaching and Learning are high resulting in a very significant improvement in GCSE outcomes in 2018 . We are part of unique Trust working closely with the Ofsted Outstanding rated Colston’s Girls’ School which supports us in offering additional development opportunities including contrasting placements so that our teachers have a full range of teaching and learning experiences. Applications are invited from high quality, passionate and committed candidates to join an exciting and committed Mathematics Department at Merchants’ Academy.
We are seeking an inspirational teacher who is committed to raising the attainment and aspirations of our students.
Candidates for this post should be:
• inspiring and able to motivate and challenge students to make rapid progress.
• able to establish strong relationships and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• bold, optimistic and tenacious in setting and achieving high standards.
In return we can offer you:
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference where it is needed.
• Well-resourced classrooms, necessary IT equipment and structured administrative support.
• A fantastic community of children, parents and carers who deserve the best.
• To join a wonderful team and have every opportunity to further your professional development and career with an excellent benefit package including; Wellbeing Health Cash Plan, Higher Degree Support Funding, Retail Discounts, ICT Loans, Professional Induction Incentive plus others.
If you are hardworking, reflective, resilient, and looking to further develop your talents and skills at Merchants’ Academy then we would love to receive an application from you.
Closing Date: 16th January 2020 at 9:00 Interviews: Week commencing 20th January 2020
Please note due to the expected high volume of applications it may not be possible to acknowledge and respond to all applicants.
Merchants’ Academy is part of Venturers Trust and is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all staff.
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About Merchants' Academy - Secondary
- Merchants' Academy - Secondary
- Gatehouse Avenue, Withywood
- Bristol
- BS13 9AJ
- United Kingdom
Merchants’ Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-18 academy with sixth form, situated in the City of Bristol. The secondary academy, which is part of an all-through school for children from Reception to Sixth Form, is sponsored by the Society of Merchant Venturers and the University of Bristol. There are 1,045 students on the school roll, of whom 87 students are in the sixth form.
Principal
Nick Short
Values and vision
Merchants’ Academy has a distinctive and positive ethos which guides its work and the education of its students. Preparation for adult life underpins the academy’s aims and the well-developed culture which is established across all aspects and functions of the academy. The academy is committed to the success of each of its students, whatever stage they are at in their education.
The academy's values are to: provide high quality education and a thirst for life-long learning; enable everyone to enjoy success and achievement; promote confidence and a strong sense of personal worth; have high expectations which will be reflected in the targets set for staff and students alike; harness the energies of children, students, staff and parents to establish a genuine partnership with the academy for the benefit of all.
Ofsted
“The drive for excellence shown by leaders and managers has strongly improved teaching and accelerated students’ achievement. The sixth form is good. Teaching and achievement are good, and the curriculum gives students a wide range of choice and opportunity. Teaching in most subjects is good with some that is outstanding. The curriculum caters well for the needs of all students and ensures that they enjoy school. Staff at all levels are rewarded and encouraged to ensure that students succeed.”
View Merchants’ Academy’s latest Ofsted report
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