Lead Practitioner in Maths
Samuel Ward Academy
Suffolk
- Expired
- Salary:
- L5 – L11 (£43,023 - £49,976)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2017
- Apply by:
- 16 October 2016
Job overview
This is an excellent opportunity for inspiring teachers with a passion for Maths.
Samuel Ward Academy Trust aims to be the inspiration for the individuals within its community. The willingness to take risks, to be innovative and creative are the attributes we wish to develop in everyone.
We have a strong set of values and we care. Teaching and Learning is at the heart of all we do and permeates our culture. That is why Samuel Ward Academy’s latest Ofsted report stated us as 'Outstanding'. We have strong formal links with a number of primary schools, have created a Multi Academy Trust with a primary and secondary free school and have a strong history of effective staff development and training.
Maths is highly successful at 'GCSE' and 'A' level. The department has a high profile and a mission to secure outstanding outcomes and engender a real passion for their subject. Lessons are lively and interactive and the department has strong links with a number of university departments.
As a leader of Teaching and Learning, you will have a significant voice in shaping our approach to learning, as well as supporting colleagues to develop their potential. This role is ideal for those already experienced as lead practitioners and those who have the desire to become one. We offer a full accreditation process that is run in conjunction with Anglia Ruskin University; one that can lead to a Masters level qualification.
The successful candidate will:
- Have strong specialist knowledge in Maths
- Be innovative, creative and enthusiastic with a determination to achieve the highest outcomes
- Be able to deliver good to outstanding lessons at KS3, KS4 and potentially A-Level
- Lead the department in its aims to continually improve results
- Be active in implementing changes and developments in the National Curriculum
- Have an incisive understanding of teaching and learning and the ability to reflect and challenge
We would urge candidates to visit the School prior to an application so that we can answer questions you may have and so that you can engage with the ethos. If you would like further information, a confidential conversation or to arrange a School visit please contact Robert Cattermole at Academicis.
Email: rcattermole@academicis.co.uk
Tel: 01223-90-79-71 – Switchboard: 01223-90-79-79
Mobile: 07825-346-535
All applications to be sent to Robert Cattermole no later than 12 Noon on Monday 17th October 2016.
Shortlisting: Monday 17th October 2016
Interviews: Friday 21st October 2016
Employer: Samuel Ward Academy Trust
Place of work: Samuel Ward Academy, Haverhill but with the flexibility to work across the Trust from September 2018 as and when required.
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.
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About Samuel Ward Academy
Samuel Ward Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in Suffolk, serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school, situated in Haverhill has approximately 1,182 students on record. The Unity Schools Partnership Multi-Academy Trust has a partnership with schools across Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex and Havering.
Formerly Samuel Ward Arts and Technology College, Samuel Ward Academy converted to academy status in 2010. It was identified as good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2022.
Headteacher
Andy Hunter
Values and vision
Samuel Ward Academy’s vision is to inspire student’s love for learning and build their confidence and responsibility as independent learners, who achieve to the highest of their abilities. The Suffolk secondary school nurtures supportive relationships and wants students to feel valued during their time learning. New students are allocated a learning coach and teamed with a small group of peers, enabling for them to settle into the new environment and develop new friendships. Mutual respect and supportive relationships are fostered at the school, with success celebrated. The school has the core values of compassion, hope, justice, respect, wisdom, courage, resilience, integrity and responsibility. Samuel Ward Academy encourages students to participate in enrichment activities to broaden their opportunities and practice skills in leadership and teamwork. These range from the Duke of Edinburgh Award to drama club.
Ofsted
“Students’ achievement is outstanding. They make excellent progress during their time at the academy, particularly in English and mathematics. The quality of teaching is outstanding. It is consistently at least good and often outstanding, and this results in students making rapid progress in lessons, particularly in the main academy”.
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