Director of Achievement Maths
Bedford Academy
Bedford
- Expired
- Salary:
- L6 –L12 (includes London Fringe)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019
- Apply by:
- 26 September 2018
Job overview
Bedford Academy has a seven year record of improving results and in Maths results have risen dramatically. We are looking to develop a knowledge based curriculum across the Trust and you will be part of this development in maths. This post is part of Bedford Academy Extended Senior Leadership Team.
Since opening we have moved into our new state of the art building and became a secondary school adding years 7 and 8. Last year Bedford Academy, an Ofsted good school with outstanding leadership (October 2015), has formed HEART Academies Trust with 3 other local schools.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a well-qualified, driven professional, who is an outstanding classroom practitioner, to join our Family of Schools. You will be an inspiring teacher with the energy and creativity to lead Maths and support the team. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our belief in the highest standards of academic achievement in an inclusive setting. You will be an excellent teacher with the ability to deliver at key stage 3, 4 and 5.
There are significant opportunities for your development through the HEART Academies Trust Family of Schools and this role will prepare you, should you wish, for a further role within the Family. HEART Academies Trust is committed to provide high quality professional development for all staff.
You will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and ambitious organisation, so we are seeking only outstanding candidates who can realise the highest possible quality of services to support our educational vision.
We wish to appoint someone who has:
· Excellent teaching, reflective and interpersonal skills
· The ability to work as part of teams and be flexible
· High quality organisational skills
· The ability and drive to improve all student outcomes
· Strong subject knowledge
As a member of our staff team we can offer:
· Excellent professional development opportunities and career progression
· A friendly and supportive working environment
· Opportunities to play a role in the evolution of maths teaching across the Trust
· A modern, state of the art working environment
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for students and you are looking for an exciting opportunity to have a real impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment, then this could be the job for you.
HEART Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to DBS checks and excellent references.
Further details about the Academy can be found on our website (below) and for further details about the post please contact vacancies@bedfordacademy.co.uk .
Closing Date: Thursday 27th September
About Bedford Academy
Bedford Academy is a dynamic institution breaking new ground with state-of-the-art facilities and a 100% commitment to student learning and progress.
Our new light and airy building is reminiscent of a University and provides a calm and inspiring learning environment where students are treated as individuals. We provide a strong sense of shared values: Student Focus, High Performance and Respect, Openness and Honesty.
Our high expectations and aspirations for all our students mean we offer an education that enables every student to excel and to develop the skills and confidence to do whatever they choose in later life.
Personalised learning is at the heart of Bedford Academy's drive to raise standards and maximise a child's potential. A broad-based academic and vocational curriculum is offered, with students taught in sets of similar ability students for the majority of their curriculum.
We pride ourselves in attracting teaching staff who are highly skilled, think creatively and design learning to engage and inspire.
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