Teacher of Maths

Thank you for considering St. Mary's Catholic Academy for the next stage in your career.

We are seeking to appoint a talented teacher of Mathematics. This is a full time, permanent role from September 2024. The post would suit an ECT or an experienced teacher. The successful candidate will be able to teach Maths at Keys Stage Three and Four with the opportunity to teach A Level Maths in time.

Applications must be sent electronically to admin@st-mary.blackpool.sch.uk by midday on Monday 13th May 2024.

CURRICULUM

The post will involve teaching maths to KS3 and KS4, with the possibility of teaching KS5 (this will depend on the candidates experience and expertise).

We are working closely with our Trust primary schools to develop a cross phase Scheme of Learning which will prepare our students effectively for the new style GCSE. All staff have access to a bank of excellent resources and as a department we meet regularly to plan for engagement, challenge and high quality questioning.

At KS4 we follow the Edexcel Specification and at KS5 the Edexcel Specification.

ACCOMMODATION

The new accommodation consists of an eight classroom learning house, along with a covered outside area. The rooms are bright and well-resourced with fixed projectors in each learning space. There is some variety in the learning spaces available which would allow for different approaches to the teaching of Maths to be explored.

PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS

Develop a strategy to provide an appropriate curriculum and pedagogy for low prior attaining students in KS3.

Develop use of research based pedagogy within the mathematics department.

Develop Problem solving and reasoning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified teacher status at graduate level.
• MATHS Degree.
• Recent professional development/teaching placement relevant to the post.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and APTITUDE

• A clear philosophy for the teaching of MATHS.
• Knowledge of some strategies that will enhance learning and raise the attainment of all students in MATHS.
• Ability to use MATHS to transform learning.
• Effective communicator – verbally and in writing.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Ability to form good relationships with both colleagues and students.
• Commitment to actively supporting the distinctive ethos of the school.
• Commitment to assisting with the development of extra-curricular activities.
• Resilience, commitment, ability to work under pressure and a sense of humour.
• An excellent attendance and punctuality record. (Please note that excellent attendance is considered to be 95% attendance over the past two academic years. Governors will take note of one off illnesses/absences and individual circumstances).
• High expectations of all students.
• Enthusiasm for career development.

The standard contact time for teachers is 33 out of 40 periods per fortnight (31 for ECT’s) including a period of PSHE with your form.

St. Mary’s is a highly regarded, oversubscribed and successful school with:

• A caring ethos and high standards.
• An Outstanding Diocesan Inspection Report (March 2017)
• A full Ofsted Inspection of St Mary’s in May 2022 was extremely positive and confirmed that St Mary’s Catholic Academy continues to be good in all areas. You can read a copy of the report on the Academy's website.
• An outstanding induction programme, friendly staff, high quality professional cover supervisors, ICT technicians and admin support and a strong family ethos which make St. Mary’s a great place to work.
• State of the art facilities housed in our £22.5 million pound refurbished campus.

We would be delighted to receive your application.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors.

All posts are subject to:

• DBS
• Medical clearance
• Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
• Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
• A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, online search be carried out.

For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

For further details please refer to the application pack.