Director of Maths
Leeds East Academy
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership L9-13 £47,967 - £52,930
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 May 2018
Job overview
Academy: Leeds East Academy
Job Title: Director of Maths
Grade: Leadership L9-13 £47,967 - £52,930 (plus Recruitment Allowance of £3,500 for suitable candidate and Loyalty Bonus of £3500 after 2 years)
Accountable to: Principal
The successful candidate will receive a recruitment and retention allowance of £3,500 as well as a bonus loyalty payment of £3,500 after two years. The successful candidate will also gain a fully funded place with our sponsors, the Leeds City College Group to complete their Masters in Educational Leadership.
Role:
The Director of Maths is a demanding yet highly rewarding role/ Exceptional and variegated skills in strategic planning, developmental direction and inspirational leadership are critical.
In addition to leading maths at Leeds East Academy as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the role of Director of Maths provides another exceptional opportunity - under the guidance of the White Rose Academies Trust’s Executive Principal (who is also Executive Group Member of the Leeds City College Group), you will develop the teaching and performance of Mathematics across the Leeds City College Group, resulting in the implementation of a highly effective strategy, which will positively impact thousands of young people across the city. Leeds City College Group consists of Leeds City College, Keighley College, Leeds College of Music and the White Rose Academies Trust – the group employs over 1900 staff and educates over 24,000 students.
Please note that this job description should be read in conjunction with the National Core Standards for Teachers for main-scale post holders, and the post-threshold standards where applicable.
NB: All post-holders at The White Rose Academies Trust are responsible for improving the outcomes for learners and upholding the ethos of the Academies. The five principles of the Children’s Act: Every Child Matters guide the work of every adult working at or associated with Leeds East Academy
Leeds East Academy – Leading in Learning
Leeds East Academy is the most improved school in Yorkshire and the 4th most improved school in the country, celebrating remarkable GCSE results with an outstanding Progress 8 improvement of +1.09.
Housed within a state-of-the-art new school building, Leeds East Academy is now the premier choice of school for families in the local area.
Leeds East Academy is also a highly desirable and dynamic world-class establishment for ambitious education professionals, who will be joining one of the most productive, supportive and talented leadership teams in the country.
Part of The White Rose Academies Trust - the most rapidly improved family of schools in the region - Leeds East Academy is accelerating on a thrilling journey which will ultimately see the school, its staff and its students, secure an Ofsted rating of outstanding by 2020.
We're securing our 2020 vision for Outstanding by growing our family of exceptional education professionals; dedicated specialists and passionate leaders with the shared the goal of transforming future prospects for the next generation of West Yorkshire.
We provide exceptional life training; harnessing the skills and fortifying the aspirations of young people, who we know will transform the region and provide a positive, progressive contribution to society
The White Rose Academies Trust is a local Trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.
The Trust employs over 300 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation.
We benefit hugely from our sponsor, Leeds City College Group, which is one of the largest and most successful FE/HE College Groups in the UK. Our sponsor provides leadership and operational support and advice to all our Academies. They also share our vision of creating a truly Outstanding Trust.
As a Trust, we also work very closely with the Outstanding GORSE Academies Trust, through an industry defining school improvement agreement. This partnership provides high quality leadership and subject specific advice, as well as providing all our staff with an incredible range of CPD opportunities.
Closing Date: 27th April 2018
Shortlisting Date: 30th April 2018
Interview Date: W/C 30th April
Start Date: September 2018
For more information please visit our website at www.leedseastacademy.org.uk . To apply, please complete the application form and return to recruitment@whiteroseacademies.org by the closing date of 27th April 2018.
Attached documents
About Leeds East Academy
Leeds East Academy – Everyone Exceptional
A mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-16 academy, situated in Seacroft, Leeds in West Yorkshire. There are 1025 students on the school roll.
Leeds East Academy is a diverse and vibrant school community which was judged as ‘Good’ during May 2019 across all areas of the Ofsted framework. In the Ofsted report inspectors commented; "Leaders' aspirations for the school are high. They are determined that all of their pupils, regardless of background, will achieve as highly as possible. Leaders have created an ambitious and optimistic culture across the school".
Our vision for the academy is simply, ‘everyone exceptional’ and we pride ourselves on ensuring that all students receive the very best pastoral care and academic support to achieve this. Housed within a state-of-the-art school building, Leeds East Academy is now the premier choice of school for families in the local area. Leeds East Academy is also a highly desirable and dynamic establishment for ambitious education professionals, who will be joining a forward-thinking organisation committed to securing the highest educational, professional and personal standards for the community we serve.
Part of The White Rose Academies Trust - the most rapidly improved family of schools in the region - Leeds East Academy is accelerating on a thrilling journey which will ultimately see the school, its staff and its students, secure an Ofsted rating of outstanding by 2022.
We provide exceptional life training; harnessing the skills and fortifying the aspirations of young people, who we know will transform the region and provide a positive, progressive contribution to society.
The White Rose Academies Trust is a local Trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.
The Trust employs over 300 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation.
We benefit hugely from our sponsor, Leeds City College Group, which is one of the largest and most successful FE/HE College Groups in the UK. Our sponsor provides leadership and operational support and advice to all our Academies. They also share our vision of creating a truly Outstanding Trust.
Principal
Mr Danny Bullock
Values and vision
Leeds East Academy is determined that every student reaches their full potential. It is committed to providing a safe, caring and purposeful learning environment that is at the heart of the local community and developing successful students who contribute fully to the Academy and the wider community. The secondary school aims to inspire confident young people with a ‘can do’ attitude and to celebrate the principles of high achievement, respect and the inclusion of all students.
Leeds East Academy has four LEA Core Values promoting: Resilience, Integrity, Trust and Ambition. These values underpin everything the Academy does on a daily basis, ensuring that all students and staff know the role that they have to play in both the school and the wider community as a whole.
Ofsted
“The Executive Principal’s aspirational vision and determination, supported by high-quality Academy leaders and the highly effective local accountability board and Academy Trust has ensured the Academy has improved considerably and rapidly. Teaching is improving quickly across all subjects because teachers are well supported by their leaders and managers. The behaviour of students around the Academy and in classes has been transformed.”
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