Teacher of Maths
The Magna Carta School
Staines-upon-Thames
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 26 June 2018
Job overview
Do you want to be part of an OFSTED ‘Good’ academy with a highly successful Mathematics Department?
In June 2017 Maths at The Magna Carta School achieved a Progress 8 score of +0.54 with 81% of students obtaining a 4 or above on the new 9-1 Specification. In addition to this twenty-one students achieved the top grade of 9.
In Years 9 & 10 all students are also taught and entered for GCSE Statistics. Students write GCSE Statistics at the conclusion of Year 10, of which 80% of students in June 2018 achieved a Grade C or above on this qualification.
Collectively, we value the progress of each student throughout their time with us and look to instill the attitude of ‘I can do Maths’ in everyone. You would be joining not only a successful Maths Department, but one that works together as a team and is highly supportive of one another.
Additionally the school as a whole values the development of its staff; high quality personal and professional development is a key reason for our success and we place great emphasis on supporting and developing you throughout your career.
We are searching for someone who has the skills to grow and develop outstanding practice, together with the ambition to excel as a classroom practitioner.
Candidates should:
· Be able to teach Maths across the age & ability range in Years 7 – 11
· Be committed to raising achievement for students of all abilities
· Be able to motivate and engage students
· Have the potential to become an outstanding teacher and committed to professional development and acting upon advice
· Be creative, determined, enthusiastic, resilient and passionate about delivering a high quality education to all students
Visits to the school would be warmly welcomed.
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About The Magna Carta School
The Magna Carta School is an 11-16 academy in the Unity Schools Trust based in Staines-Upon-Thames, with approximately 1100 students on role. The school is a founder member of The Unity Schools Trust and the 1215 Learning Partnership, determined to enhance lives for young people across this area of Surrey.
The school has a long and proud tradition of educating students from our local community. To facilitate high aspirations, progress and achievement, we have high expectations of behaviour, rooted in respect for one another. We are particularly proud of our students; they are aspirational and enthusiastic about their learning and as a result make good progress and achieve impressive GCSE results. They consistently and successfully progress on to further education and apprenticeships.
Our Academy Council provides a strong voice for students to present their ideas and concerns and to develop the skills necessary to become advocates for positive change. We believe listening to, and reflecting upon, the experience of our whole school community is an important part of our continuous development journey.
We strive to provide a welcoming, challenging, secure and inclusive learning environment where all students and staff feel that they belong. We are committed to realising our vision that Learning Shapes Lives by creating a culture in which everyone aspires to achieve in a reflective educational environment and a school community where together we learn to know, to do, to be and to live together.
If you think you can make a positive and confident contribution to our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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