Teacher of Maths

Across Key Stages 3, 4 & 5 

INS1 - UPS3 

 (Dependent on experience)

Required: September 2019

Closing date: Friday 22nd March 2019

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher of Maths who is ambitious for their students and passionate about language, literature and the power of literacy to change lives. 

This position would be suited to an NQT or more experienced teachers with a track record of success.

Vision & Values 

‘Raise standards in education for all; we believe every young person deserves the best education possible.’

The Forest Academy (TFA) is a part of the Beacon Multi Academy Trust, along with Beal High School, North East London Teaching Alliance (NELTA) and Beacon Business Innovation Hub (BBIH). TFA and Beal sixth forms amalgamated in September 2018. TFA is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive school, located in the north east corner of Redbridge. 

Why choose TFA?

• A small, caring and welcoming community school

• High expectations of all and where all students are entitled to consistent high quality learning experiences

• A committed and dedicated staff working hard to shape the lives of the young people who come to our school

• High quality CPD offer, through our partnerships with NELTA, Beal High School and other partnerships

• Beal High School sixth form is part co-located at TFA, thus the opportunity and expectation to teach KS5 as at an 11-18 school

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. The below documents must be read prior to applying for this role and will be factored into interviews:

Keeping Children Safe in Education

BMAT – Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

An Enhanced DBS (with list checks) is required for this post.

Further information and an application form can be found at www.beaconacademytrust.co.uk

Please forward your electronic applications to beasuccess@beaconademytrust.co.uk

Please note we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

This Recruitment pack should be read alongside the range of professional duties of teachers as set out in the contract of employment, Teachers’ Standards and BMAT policies and procedures.

Teachers make the education of their students their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of their students.

Teachers must meet all of the requirements in the Teachers’ Standards.  

1. A teacher must set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

2. Promote good and outstanding progress and outcomes by pupils

3. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

4. Plan and teach well-structured lessons

5. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

6. Make accurate and productive use of assessment

7. Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a safe, conducive and high quality learning environment

8. Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

9. Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school

10. Teachers must have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they teach, and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.

11. Teachers must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.

Other duties and responsibilities:

The above mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other duties as may be required by the Performance Manager that are broadly within the level of the post.