Teacher of Maths

King Edward VI Academy is now recruiting for a Teacher of Maths . This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Permanent - Full time

To teach groups of students as designated in Maths and to monitor and assess students’ achievements with appropriate planning and preparation. 

To take an active organisational role in the Faculty Area. This will include the creation and production of resources for the courses being taught.

To act as a member of the faculty team in consultation and curriculum planning. 

To work within Academy and Faculty Area policies and to note in particular the requirements in the DRET Teaching and Learning Policy.

To undertake other tasks and duties as required by the Principal and consistent with the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions of service.

Mark and maintain registers of attendance.

Monitor the academic progress of students, guiding and advising them on areas for improvement.

Maintain and monitor records on students’ behaviour, following up on incidents in lessons while also recognising and rewarding students’ achievements.

Monitor students’ uniform and ensuring they are equipped for lessons.

About Us

The academy opened in September 2012 and is sponsored by the David Ross Education Trust. It is a smaller than average secondary school with 485 students currently on roll in key stages 3 and 4 and 35 students in our satellite sixth form. We have a PAN of 94. While not one of the Grammar schools in Lincolnshire, it is a bilateral school, so we have both students who have passed the 11+ examination and those who haven’t.

 The academy is currently attracting students from a wide catchment area from Skegness, the surrounding area and as far as Boston, Alford and Louth.

The proportion of students who are disadvantaged (37%) and the proportion of students with SEND (28%) is above the national average. The proportion of students with an education, health and care plan is below average (3%).

As part of the David Ross Education Trust, the academy offers a wide range of sporting, cultural and residential enrichment opportunities.

We have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of ambition and aspiration, courage and resilience and honesty and respect. We are intent on developing a love of learning amongst our students, offering them a broad and balanced curriculum, enhanced by a range of enrichment activities designed to support their personal growth. We encourage all students to take responsibility for their own learning.

Salary & Benefits

M1- UPS 3, £28,000- £43,685FTE Per annum

Access to Teachers Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

The successful candidate will: 

Have the capacity to generate energy and enthusiasm for learning

Be able to raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students; 

Be a reflective and resilient practitioner

Have a commitment to inclusion; 

Be able to establish strong relationships with students and staff

Model professional standards across all areas of work.

Our schools work as a team and achieve great things through these partnerships. Our subject specialists, our trust-wide intranet, a common curriculum and our online learning resources all help us share knowledge and expertise simplifying work processes allowing staff to focus on high quality teaching.

We value our staff highly, and take work/life balance seriously; we realise a happy staff is an effective staff. The leadership of the Academy is determined to create an environment where teachers can carry out their core role of delivering excellent lessons. We have a clear and simple behaviour policy that is easy to administer. If action is needed beyond the basic classroom routines the pastoral and senior teams take the burden away from the teachers, conducting detentions, following up and dealing with parents on your behalf. 

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing multi-academy trust in the country. Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click on ‘apply here" 

Please note we do not accept CVs without a completed application form.

 Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.