Maths Teacher

Focus Learning Trust is part of the OneSchool global network, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 18 countries worldwide, our 10,000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.

Focus School Stoke-By-Nayland Campus is seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Mathematics to teach Year 7 to Year 11 on a 3 month FTC from January to April 2019. We are a small, successful Y3-13 mixed independent school with a strong Christian ethos, located in the picturesque village of Stoke-By-Nayland close to the Essex border and the town of Colchester. 

Our schools offer achievement, opportunity and professional challenge to our students within a supportive environment. The students have a passion and desire to excel in learning. We are looking for conscientious and hard-working individuals who are passionate about education, pay meticulous attention to detail and who wish to maintain our environment to the highest standard. Our goal is to become a leading edge school in every aspect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for excellent practice
• Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives 
• Differentiating to provide support for students with SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities) and challenge for those who are gifted and talented
• Using a variety of teaching strategies to motivate and challenge students, and ensure high levels of interest
• Developing approaches to Self-Directed Learning and use technology to support learning
• Use assessment data to inform lesson planning 
• Using a variety of teaching strategies to motivate and challenge students, and ensure high      levels of interest Produce reports for parents in line with the school calendar
• Contribute to subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work
• Establish effective working relationships with colleagues and set an outstanding example to stakeholders through personal and professional conduct

You will

• Be highly motivated 
• Be an inspiring, engaging and effective communicator
• Have previous relevant experience working in a school
• Enjoy being part of a supportive team
• Be caring and enthusiastic
• Respect the school’s Ethos and Values

We offer:

• An excellent working environment with good resources
• Supportive Trustees who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals
• Dedicated and talented staff who are keen to build on our high standards
• Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning
• Active and committed parents and carers
• A supportive and involved community
• Excellent premises and lovely grounds providing an excellent learning environment 
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students
• The opportunity to enhance your educational experience with support for continued professional development
• A competitive salary 
• Professional support from Focus Learning Trust, equivalent to 100 hours per academic year

For more information about Focus Learning Trust or specific information relating to our Campus please visit http://stoke-by-nayland.focus-school.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn at Focus Learning Trust

For an informal discussion or visit to the school please contact the Head Teacher on 01883 338 634 or email flt.recruit@focus-school.com for an application pack.

Closing Date for application forms: Monday 26th November 2018

Interviews will be held: TBC

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

Focus School Stoke-By-Nayland Campus is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2016 and The Education Act, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment