Head of Maths
The Kingston Academy
Kingston upon Thames
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 26 March 2017
Job overview
The Trustees of The Kingston Academy are looking to recruit Head of Maths to join our growing team of ambitious and talented teachers who are committed to the success of this growing school.
- Are you Interested in leading a dedicated team of excellent maths teachers pursuing mastery for all pupils?
- Do you value intelligent practice, clear teacher explanations and attention to detail in all aspects of teaching and learning?
- Do you prize depth over breadth?
- Do you believe department meetings should be used to develop subject pedagogy?
- Do you embrace the opportunity to use technology as a vehicle to improve learning?
- Are you a self-critical, highly motivated individual with the leadership skills to drive forward a shared vision for maths?
- In a time of curriculum upheaval, are you keen to direct all your energies into setting the highest standards at KS3 in order to prepare pupils for the demands of GCSE and A-level?
If so, then we would love to hear from you.?
Key Dates
Closing date: midday – Monday 27th March 2017
Candidate shortlisting: Monday 27th March 2017
Interviews: Tuesday 28th March 2017
(We are aware of the short turn around time. Candidates applying for this role should keep the 28th March free when submitting their application. Shortlisted candidates will be notified on the afternoon of Monday 27th March).
Application Process:
You are asked to complete and include the following:
TKA Teacher's Application Form http://www.thekingstonacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/TKA-Application-FormTEACHERS-2.doc and Monitoring Form http://www.thekingstonacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Monitoring-Form-TKA-2SC.doc
Application statement (two sides of A4) detailing:
- Prior experience relevant to the context of the post
- What attracts you to this particular school and this particular post
- Why are you uniquely qualified above all other candidates
- How you will contribute towards taking TKA ‘beyond what other schools ordinarily do’
Assessment Process
The assessment process will involve the following:
- observed lesson
- pupil panel exercise
- written safeguarding task
- presentation (c.15mins) detailing why you are interested in and uniquely qualified for this role
- panel interview
All relevant checks will be carried out to ensure that candidates meet child safe-guarding requirements.
Attached documents
About The Kingston Academy
The Kingston Academy is an ambitious and outstanding new mixed, mainstream secondary school located in a newly renovated traditional school building and significant, state-of-the-art new extension in Kingston upon Thames, near to the River Thames.
The Kingston Academy was established in 2015 by the Kingston Educational Trust, a partnership between Kingston University, Kingston College and the Royal Borough of Kingston. The school initially opened with a single cohort of Year 7 pupils and has grown every year with an additional year group. It will eventually comprise all year groups including a Sixth Form in 2021-22.
The school's first full Ofsted inspection took place in May 2018 and the resulting report declared the school to be outstanding in all categories with no areas identified as needing improvement.
The announcement of the new cohort for September 2019 revealed the school to be heavily oversubscribed, drawing from a catchment area of less than 1km from the school.
Headteacher
Ms. Sophie Cavanagh
Values and vision
The Kingston Academy has an ethos of inclusion, where all are welcomed and every individual is valued for who they are and what they can bring to the school. The focus on learning and communication is powered by a STEM-focused curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
The secondary school helps to build a strong sense of identity, encouraging students to be global citizens and to value their place in the wider world. Teachers are offered continuing professional development, which allows them to keep up with new technologies and best practices.
'Teaching successfully challenges all groups of pupils to aim high and achieve their best.' Ofsted, June 2018
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