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Maths Teacher

Maths Teacher

LWS Academy

Southampton

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Salary:
£22,475 - £38,225 pa
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
4 December 2017

Job overview

The directors and head teacher of LWS Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic practitioner to deliver learning creatively to 11-16 aged boys with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. LWS places emphasis on the candidate being able to establish strong relationships with students and provide diverse strategies to engage them in learning.

The ideal candidate will be able to:

· Deliver a differentiated Maths curriculum to all students. LWS will welcome any potential candidate who is prepared to access CPD to develop their mathematical knowledge in order to be successful with this unique opportunity.

· Demonstrate ambition, innovation and a determination to succeed within one of the most challenging types of educational environments.

· Possess or work towards excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and motivate those around them.

· A commitment to place learning, progress and achievement at the heart of the school – implement the school’s vision and mission statement.

In return LWS will offer:

· A competitive employment package including an above average starting salary for NQTs.

· An effective and highly rated NQT programme.

· Opportunities to work collaboratively both locally and nationally.

· A comprehensive staff development programme.

· A friendly and supportive staff team.

· A challenging, yet, rewarding environment.

Application Procedure:

Please complete the GFM Application form and ensure all sections of the application are filled in. You must explain all gaps in employment. We do not accept CVs or covering letters.

Once completed please return applications by email to hr@gfmat.org.

For all enquiries please telephone the HR department; 02392 616012

For some posts, where we receive large volumes of applications or identify suitable candidates, on these occasions we may interview before the closing date, therefore you are strongly advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safeguarding statement

GFM Education is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. A 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all shortlisted teaching candidates including those applying for a teaching assistant/Cover Supervisor/Other work deemed directly involved with pupils where it is indicated that they have qualified teacher status or have previously worked as a teacher. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks. GFM Education pursues a policy of equality of opportunity.

About LWS Academy

  • LWS Academy
  • Montefiore Drive, Sarisbury Green, Southampton
  • Hampshire
  • SO31 7NL
  • United Kingdom
+44 1489 582684

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LWS Academy is proud to be part of the Gosport and Fareham Multi Academy Trust (GFM). The GFM comprises 5 schools; Bay House School, Gomer Junior School, LWS Academy, Brune Park School and Rowner Junior School.

Welcome to LWS Academy. We are a small specialised academy for boys based on the beautiful south coast.

Our specialist secondary school was established in January 1996 to educate and support boys with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, our new designation is as an Academy for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The Academy aims to meet the needs of secondary aged boys who have difficulty managing social interactions; and recognising and regulating their emotions in order to promote positive mental health. As an educational establishment we strive to improve outcomes academically, but at LWS we acknowledge that good mental health, social skills and emotional development is the priority for our students.


Our mission: 

TO BE GREATER AND TO ASPIRE FURTHER

‘It is our moral accountability to all our learners to raise achievement, close gaps, support wellbeing and develop the range of learning capacities through a principled curriculum which is a sum of all the learners’ experiences. These collective experiences will ensure the sustained growth of an effective ‘Learner Voice’ which encourages contributions from the diversity of our learner population and community that has significant impact and influence on our School.’

In the GFM we recognise that it is through our collective endeavour that we can make a difference, with Gosport and Fareham learners’ achievement being greater and them aspiring further. The local commitment to this initiative is overwhelming; schools and communities see this as an opportunity for a group of schools to become greater than the sum of their parts.

We have been relentless in our drive to ensure we are fully staffed with colleagues passionate to understand how to release and enable a young person to engage with and enjoy their learning. We are working hard to ensure all our staff are highly skilled in understanding learners’ needs including the wide range of behaviours and strategies that enable us to maximise outcomes for our young people.


What does this mean in practice?

It means we take our responsibilities to our learners and their parents very seriously, and work together:

  • To ensure every learner achieves to their very best
  • So no learner is left behind at any stage
  • Doing all we can to make sure every learner has quality learning experiences in and beyond the classroom and that we look after their well being

In partnerships to ensure our school community is the best it can be.


How do we measure our success? 

By looking at every learner’s achievement and progress.:

  • progress made across different stages of the year
  • how well our tutor time supports pupil’s achievement and well being

By looking at the quality of teaching and learning, specifically:

  • how we are developing pupil’s independent learning
  • how well we feedback to our pupils so they know how to improve
  • how good every learning experience is

By looking at how well we use evidence to plan appropriate interventions, use these interventions and then see how successful they are on individuals or groups of learners.

We also look at how we are constantly developing our teachers and support staff in meeting these goals.


Key benefits of working with us

Professional development opportunities

  • Regular training and access to a range of internal and external programmes tailored to your learning needs throughout your career
  • Opportunities for career progression as we are willing and able to support moves from one academy to another
  • A high commitment to personal development and growth;
  • Ability to work across the age and ability range from Year 3 through to Upper Sixth

Well-being

  • Access to Mental Health First Aiders
  • Student Wellbeing support

Facilities

  • Free/discounted gym access
  • Free car parking at every site
  • On-site catering with great food, all reasonably priced for staff

Diversity

  • A career in an organisation that values individuality and diversity

We would be keen to talk to you, if you:

  • Are dedicated to increasing the life opportunities of young people;
  • Want to work in an organisation which values diversity, collaboration and innovation;
  • Are seeking a new challenge in your career;


We welcome visits to our schools and would value an exploratory conversation with you if you are looking for the next step in your career and think you could make a difference in the GFM. If you would like to find out more about the GFM please contact us on 02932 616012 or email recruitment@gfmat.org


Any offer of employment will be conditional on receipt of; proof of right to work in the UK / satisfactory references / pre employment medical check / clear enhanced DBS check


Safeguarding statement

GFM Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks.

A ‘prohibition from teaching’ check will be completed for all shortlisted teaching candidates including those applying for a teaching assistant/Cover Supervisor/Other work deemed directly involved with pupils where it is indicated that they have qualified teacher status or have previously worked as a teacher. We will also carry out an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates as recommended by KCSiE.

It is a criminal offence to apply for or accept a position (paid or unpaid) working with children if you are excluded from such work by virtue of a court order or exclusion by the DBS. Although a criminal record involving offences against children is likely to debar you from appointment of this type of post, the existence of other criminal convictions will not necessarily be a bar to employment.

GFM Education pursues a policy of equality of opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

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