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Mathematics Teacher

Mathematics Teacher

Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Lambeth

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Salary:
£29,377 – £47,998 depending on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
23/04/2019
Apply by:
11 February 2019

Job overview

Start date: April 2019

Salary:  £29,377 – £47,998 depending on experience

Location: Brixton, London Nearest Tube station: Brixton (Victoria)

Ofsted: Good (2017)  


Dear Candidate, 


Thank you for taking the time to find out more about this exciting role as Mathematics Teacher at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy. We are delighted that you are considering joining our academy at such an exciting stage in our development. Ark Evelyn Grace Academy is a mixed, non-selective, 11-18 secondary school in Lambeth. The Academy opened in 2008 and moved into its award-winning building on Shakespeare Road in 2010. Evelyn Grace Academy was judged as ‘good’ by OFSTED in 2017 and behavior was said to be ‘exceptionally strong’.


In September 2017, I took over as Principal, having previously co-founded an ‘outstanding’ ARK school in North London: Ark Academy. I will work with staff at Evelyn Grace to secure its position as the school of choice in the local community. Together we will ensure that students secure the highest possible standards so they can go on and compete for the very best positions in their chosen career.


We believe education is transformational. That is why what we do matters and why we are always seeking to improve our practice. As a teacher at Evelyn Grace you will join me and together we will shape and develop our academy, and thereby realise our ambitions in building an outstanding school.


At Evelyn Grace Academy we believe that all our students can achieve excellence, no matter what their background and that they all deserve the very best teachers and resources to help them secure the very best qualifications. Accordingly, the Academy offers a rigorous curriculum and a broad enrichment programme for students at all key stages.

 

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about education as a means of transforming people’s lives. Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of outstanding teaching and securing excellent outcomes.


The successful applicant will be a strong team player fully aligned to the Academy’s ethos of high academic expectation and aspiration for all. They will want to be part of body of teachers that work tirelessly to help our students develop the sort of qualities that will help them flourish and succeed in life.


As a member of Evelyn Grace and the ARK network, you will receive the sort of coaching, training and development opportunities that will help you become the very best that you can be.


For further information and to apply please visit our website: https://arkcareers.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/4872/0/215151/19516/mathematics-teacher and complete your application by Sunday 11th November 2018 at 11.00 am.


For any queries relating to your application, please contact our HR Advisor on 0207 737 7560 or zeena.agha I wish you all the best in your application.


Yours faithfully,  


Tim Dainty Principal



The Role


· To provide outstanding teaching and learning of Mathematics to secure high attainment of their students 

· To collaborate effectively with other members of the department on their journey from good to outstanding


Key responsibilities


·Provide a nurturing classroom and school environment that helps students to develop as learners

·Consistently plan, resource and deliver lessons that allow stimulating and enjoyable learning to take place

·Ensure that all students are given quality feedback in order to make rapid and sustained progress

·Contribute to the development of sound numeracy skills for all students

·Help to maintain/establish excellent standards of behaviour for learning across the Academy


Other


·Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Head of Department

·Undertake professional development and appraisal


Person Specification: Teacher of Mathematics


Qualification Criteria


·Qualified to degree level and above

·Qualified to teach in the UK  


Experience


Essential


·Experience of raising attainment in a challenging classroom environment

·Evidence of continually improving the teaching and learning of their subject though classroom delivery, schemes of work and extra-curricular activities

·Experience of teaching students of all abilities across key stages


Other


·Evelyn Grace Academy, its staff and governors, are committed to safeguarding the welfare of our pupils and to providing a safe environment with robust systems to ensure the safety and healthy development of all our pupils, within the academy and on related school trips and other activities.


·This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

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About Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy is an 11-16 mixed secondary school, located at the heart of the London Borough of Lambeth. We are a community school and part of the Ark Network.  Our mission statement is to empower our students to be the voice of their future.  This is based on the belief that each young person is different, difference should be embraced, and each young person has a unique contribution to make and should be given a voice. Through finding their voice, young people can lead empowered lives where they have choice, agency and influence. We are focused on the future as we want our young people to be the face of it.

Supporting our mission is our Culture Compass which sets out the values that drive the work that we do creating a shared sense of purpose.

Through providing a nurturing environment, a high-quality education and a wide range of experiences and opportunities, we enable all our young people to have choices over the direction of their lives. We want our young people to be heard, be seen and be their best, making significant progress in school and securing high quality destinations so that they reach their full potential.

School Structure

The school has a small leadership team that comprises of the Principal, two Vice Principals and two Assistant Principals. Each subject area is lead by a Head of Department and year groups are led by a Director of Learning (Head of Year).

Aims, Vision and Values

Our Culture Compass sets out the values that drive what we do and who we are. Community sits at the centre as the work we do is with and for our students, our families, and our wider community.

Community: We are stronger together. We value each other, celebrate what we have in common and our differences. We make sure everyone is included.

Ambition: We believe in setting goals for ourselves and working hard to achieve them. We aim to be and do our very best, in all environments.

Integrity: We do the right thing and are honest about our words and actions.

Professionalism: We have high standards of ourselves and are consistent in our approach to them.

Perseverance: We know that success comes from hard work. We believe in working through difficulties and see challenge as an opportunity to grow and learn.

Read more about our vision here.

Twitter: @ARKEvelynGrace

Our website: https://evelyngraceacademy.org/

Una Sookun

Principal

Ark Evelyn Grace Academy | 255 Shakespeare Road, London, SE24 0QN

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