Mathematics Teacher
Southfields Academy
Wandsworth
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 24 April 2019
Job overview
Who we are:
We are a unique mathematics department with a strong emphasis on teacher development and support. All teachers observe each other within the department and meetings are frequently based on the growth of excellent pedagogy. With a senior leader, the Head Teacher and Principal teaching mathematics and a Lead Practitioner who takes responsibility for teacher development and supports teaching across the department; we are an extremely well supported and autonomous team. We pride ourselves on excellent practice to support student development. Our philosophy is that mathematics can and should be enjoyed by all children. Recent changes have included moving to mixed ability at years 7 and 8 and writing our own ‘mastery’ SOW. We are currently one of the lead schools in the borough for the development of teaching for mastery. We regularly host visits from other schools to observe the amazing work we have been producing and we were the subject of a recent NCETM article about how we are using collaborative planning to drive the success of our mastery programme (https://www.ncetm.org.uk/resources/53029). The mathematics department have consistently been amongst the top schools in the borough for progress since the P8 measure was introduced (+0.61 in 2018). Our A-Level results have also been consistently excellent with 50% A*-A and 81% A*-B in A-Level Maths and 54% A*-A and 77% A*-B in A-Level Further Maths in 2018.
Southfields Academy is a thriving non-selective secondary academy located in south west London. It has recently undergone complete redevelopment and benefits from the cutting edge in sporting facilities, art, design & vocational technology facilities, spacious and bright communal areas and classrooms. All of which are equipped with the latest technology and designed by our staff and students to ensure their fitness for purpose to educate the children of today and future-proofed for the children of tomorrow.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a motivated and inspiring teacher to deliver mathematics to students of all abilities across Years 7 - 13. Candidates will need excellent planning skills, good classroom management and be able to deliver in a variety of teaching and learning styles. This post would suit an N.Q.T or experienced teacher. Experience of teaching A-Level desirable but not essential. We are mostly looking for a like-minded candidate whose philosophy of education is based on developing mathematical thinking and who is prepared to deliver this to students from a wide range of backgrounds.
The Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Academy will only accept applications directly from candidates themselves.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you were unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this post early, should we receive a high volume of applications.
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About Southfields Academy
Who we are
Southfields Academy was a stand-alone converter academy situated in South West London on the Southfields - Earlsfield border and in 2018 founded the Southfields Multi-Academy Trust with its partner Linden Lodge School.
The Academy is the modern incarnation of Southfields School which was founded in 1949. The school was founded on the principles of providing a truly comprehensive education for local children encompassing the very best in academic rigour and the provision of outstanding opportunities in applied learning and vocational subjects. These principles are still the driving force of the academy. To read more about the history of Southfields Academy visit our website.
The Academy has the highest expectations of achievement and behaviour and offers a nurturing and supportive environment where it celebrates difference and ensures that everyone, students and staff, meets their full potential. The Academy values every individual and commits to ensuring everyone feels supported and listened to.
The Academy has a positive "can do" attitude, believing that the sky is its limit, and it thinks creatively and innovatively to meet the needs of its learners and the community. The Academy's examination results and student destinations are a testament to this.
Professional Development
As one of the first 100 National Teaching Schools, most recently, and as a Training School of nearly 20 years standing, with a National Leader of Education as Principal and being a designated National Support School, the Academy has a tradition of innovation and thought leadership on education and pedagogy. The opportunity for teachers to not only make an impact on their own practice but that of colleagues across the profession is key to this success.
All teachers have professional development opportunities, designed for their career point, and department meetings are more often than not given over to the development and refining of practice rather than housekeeping.
Newly Qualified Teachers benefit from a programme led by members of the Senior Leadership Team, there is an Early Professional Development Programme for second year teachers and through leadership opportunities across the Academy there is a culture of pushing those aspiring middle and senior leaders to reach their goal.
The Academy has supported many staff through Masters and PhD studies at university and has a tradition of growing its own future middle and senior leaders.
Staff benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, subscription to the Teachers' Pension Scheme and for Support Staff the Local Government Pension Scheme, Southfields Academy has a great deal to offer those that work there.
Staff are automatically enrolled as members of the Aspire Centre which is the Academy's onsite sports centre and adult learning facility. Staff can use the fitness suite and the swimming pool during supervised sessions before the school day begins and on some nights after school.
Staff are provided with tea and coffee during break time and there is a designated staff counter in the dining room at which staff can purchase hot food, salads, sandwiches and soup at cost price during the school day.
The Academy has a private day nursery on site at which staff can enrol their children and at which a discount is available for Academy staff. Subject to the position and to negotiation with the Principal part time working is supported at all levels.
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