Head of Mathematics
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (NUAST)
Nottingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS and UPS pay scales, TLR 1B
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 April 2017
Job overview
For September 2017, we require an inspirational Head of Mathematics. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, tenacious and well qualified teacher to lead and develop the Mathematics department in our high achieving Academy.
NUAST is a specialist STEM education Academy teaching students aged 14-19 years old. Our aim is to ensure that young people who are passionate about Science, Computing, Engineering and Mathematics have opportunities to realise their maximum potential with us. We opened in September 2014 in purpose built accommodation.
The Mathematics department occupies extremely well equipped classrooms with extensive IT facilities. Students are able to access facilities of the University of Nottingham and receive mentoring support on a subject level from undergraduate students.
As Head of Mathematics, you should be an outstanding classroom practitioner who consistently demonstrates the highest standards of delivery, is fully committed to raising attainment across all key stages and always achieves the highest standards within mathematics. You will demonstrate the necessary leadership skills to inspire a team of committed staff to achieve excellence for students at GCSE, A Level and in A Level Further Mathematics. We wish to develop a rounded STEM experience for our students and opportunities will exist to link with other departments within the school.
You will have a relevant degree and be a qualified teacher with experience teaching the age range of students. This is a demanding job, you will need to be driven, energetic and above all else uncompromising in delivering and sustaining a culture of excellence.
If you feel that you have the abilities and would like to join our team which is really making a difference to students and the STEM professions, we would welcome your application.
Please complete and return the application form along with a CV and covering letter, clearly demonstrating your suitability for this role via one of the following methods:
Email to jobs@nuast.org
By post, for the attention of the Principal to the address below: Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street Nottingham NG7 2PL Tel: 0115 859 2040
Wherever possible, please provide email addresses for your referees.
Visits to the academy are welcome and can be arranged by either telephoning the academy on 0115 8592040 or emailing the Principal b.white@nuast.org
Closing Date: Tuesday 18th April at 9.00am
Interview Date: Friday 28th April (time tbc)
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About Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (NUAST)
- Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (NUAST)
- 93 Abbey Street, Nottingham
- Nottinghamshire
- NG7 2PL
- United Kingdom
NUAST is a centre of Excellence in Science, Engineering and Computing/IT. We are a specialist academy teaching students aged 11-19 years old. Our aim is to ensure that young people who are passionate about STEM have opportunities to realise their maximum potential with us. We currently have over 900 students. NUAST opened as a 14-19 school in 2014 and we took our first Year 7 cohort in September 2018. NUAST is well regarded within Nottinghamshire and is over-subscribed for entry.
In Years 10 and 11, all students at the £10 million academy study the core curriculum of Maths, Science and English and then select a pathway in Engineering or ICT where they study two or three GCSE equivalent qualifications.
The academy’s post-16 students select from a broad range of subject choices that offer both specialist STEM subjects as well as broader subject choices. These include a wide range of A Levels, BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Engineering or Science and a Cambridge National Level 3 ICT/Computing Qualification plus A Level Computing. In addition, students are offered the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
The NUAST staff team is dedicated to ensuring that our strong and caring pastoral system encourages and supports our students to access the excellent specialised facilities and the unique opportunities available. NUAST has achieved excellent results and has firmly established a reputation for academic success.
Head Teacher
Dave Thompson
Values and vision
NUAST expects its students to work hard and conduct themselves as they would in a workplace. It prides itself on a strong academic approach, caring pastoral system and on providing the opportunity for students to develop employment-related and leadership skills.
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