Maths Teacher
Merchants' Academy - Secondary
Bristol
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + Health Cash Plan and Benefits package (£22,917 - £38,633)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- April 2018
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2018
Job overview
The Role
We are seeking an inspirational teacher who is committed to raising the attainment and aspirations of our students. In return you will join a first class staff team and have every opportunity to further your professional development and career.
The School
Merchants’ Academy is a 3-18 Academy sponsored by the Society of Merchant Venturers and the University of Bristol. This is an exciting time to join us as the Academy grows and standards rise. The Academy is well resourced and staff and their development is a priority. Applications are invited from high quality candidates to join an exciting and committed Maths Department at Merchants’ Academy.
Why work with Merchants Academy?
WELLBEING HEALTH CASH PLAN - A valuable Health Cash Plan that provides cover for routine healthcare such as dental check ups, eye tests, physiotherapy, and specialist consultations. Benefits for children of employees up to the age of 18 are included free EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME - The EAP offers cover for employees and their immediate family members residing at the same address, including children in full-time education
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT - First class training and development opportunities are provided within the Trust
HIGHER DEGREE SUPPORT FUNDING - Significant contribution to the funding of Master’s Degrees at the University of Bristol by the Trust and the University of Bristol as our sponsors
RESEARCH PRACTITIONER BURSARIES - Awards of up to £1,000 per project, for staff to undertake in-house research that would benefit the Academy
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - 10 Professional Learning days per year
FREE LUNCHES - A free lunch is provided every day to any member of staff who performs at least one lunchtime duty a week
FREE USE OF THE GYM AT THE SPORT CENTRE - use the gym free of charge and get subsidised prices for the many classes available
CHILDCARE VOUCHERS - Participation in the Childcare Voucher Scheme, free of tax and national insurance
BICYCLE PURCHASE LOANS - After having successfully passed the probationary period employees are eligible to request a Bicycle Purchase loan up to the value of £1,000 through the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme
ICT LOANS - A loan repayable over a 2 year period as part of a Salary Sacrifice scheme RETAIL DISCOUNTS – An extensive range of free goods/services and discounts available to staff
PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCTION INCENTIVE - Payable following the successful completion of the probationary period of the new member of staff to the member of staff who made the introduction
RELOCATION SUPPORT - An interest free loan to staff who are relocating repayable over 2 years up to £5,000 or the equivalent of 2 month’s salary
Candidates for this post should be:
- inspiring and able to motivate and challenge students to make rapid progress.
- able to establish strong relationships and have excellent interpersonal skills.
- bold, optimistic and tenacious in setting and achieving high standards.
Closing date: 12.00 Monday 29th January 2018.
Merchants’ Academy is part of Venturers Trust and is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all staff.
Attached documents
About Merchants' Academy - Secondary
- Merchants' Academy - Secondary
- Gatehouse Avenue, Withywood
- Bristol
- BS13 9AJ
- United Kingdom
Merchants’ Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-18 academy with sixth form, situated in the City of Bristol. The secondary academy, which is part of an all-through school for children from Reception to Sixth Form, is sponsored by the Society of Merchant Venturers and the University of Bristol. There are 1,045 students on the school roll, of whom 87 students are in the sixth form.
Principal
Nick Short
Values and vision
Merchants’ Academy has a distinctive and positive ethos which guides its work and the education of its students. Preparation for adult life underpins the academy’s aims and the well-developed culture which is established across all aspects and functions of the academy. The academy is committed to the success of each of its students, whatever stage they are at in their education.
The academy's values are to: provide high quality education and a thirst for life-long learning; enable everyone to enjoy success and achievement; promote confidence and a strong sense of personal worth; have high expectations which will be reflected in the targets set for staff and students alike; harness the energies of children, students, staff and parents to establish a genuine partnership with the academy for the benefit of all.
Ofsted
“The drive for excellence shown by leaders and managers has strongly improved teaching and accelerated students’ achievement. The sixth form is good. Teaching and achievement are good, and the curriculum gives students a wide range of choice and opportunity. Teaching in most subjects is good with some that is outstanding. The curriculum caters well for the needs of all students and ensures that they enjoy school. Staff at all levels are rewarded and encouraged to ensure that students succeed.”
View Merchants’ Academy’s latest Ofsted report
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