Second in charge in Mathematics

2ic in Mathematics

The Stockwood Park Academy are currently looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic second in charge in Maths who wants to make a real difference in supporting students and furthering the success of the department. We are on a really exciting journey of growth and development, and our Maths team are passionate about delivering the curriculum in an engaging, lively, and inspiring way and we are, therefore, looking for someone who is aligned to our approaches.

At our academy, we are immensely proud of the unrivalled education experience offered, we have state of the art facilities, fit for all your teaching needs.  At Stockwood Park you will benefit from a forward-thinking & supportive leadership as well as an encouraging and enthusiastic staff body with enterprising students.  As a result of implementing a renewed Teaching & Learning framework since September 2023, The Stockwood Park Academy has seen accelerated and rapid improvement to the school and classroom culture. We are now looking for an experienced and motivated second in charge in Maths who is aligned with our educational vision and can support in leading the Maths Faculty to achieve excellent outcomes.  

At Stockwood Park, we are in the process of defining what effective and excellent teaching looks like via an Explicit Direct Instruction lesson framework: an evidence-informed compilation of best teaching practices. We want to focus on a small number of things based on our framework and work to master them in our practice. We have called these our ‘teacher 10’: 10 Explicit Direct Instruction plays designed as a simple walk-through of how to execute specific classroom practices that will improve our teaching. We welcome and encourage school tours to ensure that you are aligned to our explicit approaches.

If you are passionate about Mathematics, determined to make a difference, and want to grow and develop in a fast paced, dynamic, and successful Academy, join us at The Stockwood Park Academy! 

Key Duties

·       Responsible for KS3/4 (dependent on experience/skill set/expertise).

·    Leading on T&L across the Maths Department by supporting and promoting teaching and learning approaches throughout the day to day working.

·       To set high expectations for all pupils, to deepen their knowledge and understanding and to maximise their achievement.

·       To use a variety of methods and approaches to match curricular objectives and the range of pupil needs and ensure equal opportunity for all pupils.

·       To ensure continuity, progression, and cohesiveness in all teaching.

·       To assess pupils’ work systematically and use the results to inform future planning, teaching, and curricular development.

·       To have a thorough, and up-to-date, knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and GCSE specifications for examination courses.

·       To support with assessment, standardisation, and intervention programmes where applicable.

The successful candidate will have

·       A love of Mathematics and able to teach both KS3 and KS4 with a minimum of 4-5 Years experience.

·       Resilient, hardworking, and experience of a diverse, fast-paced multi-cultural school with good behaviour management.

·       Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy, and the correct use of standard English.

·       Excellent Knowledge of Curriculum design, Planning & Assessing.

·       Ability to monitor and evaluate teaching and learning.

·       Ability to deliver high quality lessons, evaluate the impact of these and develop future planning accordingly.

·       Ability to support teachers.

·       Excellent communication and team-working skills

·       Passion, creativity, and energy towards your subject area and educating young people.

·       Aligned to school vision and values.

·       Ability to contribute towards and lead whole staff CPD.

·       Ideally, we are looking for an experienced teacher who can support ECT’s.

Job Specifics

Job Title      Second in charge in Mathematics

Start date    Sept 2024

Salary            MPS/UPS  (dependent of experience) & TLR 2b

Job Role       Full time, Permanent

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

The Shared Learning Trust – Staff Benefits

We offer a fantastic range of benefits across our trust, supporting our staff in a variety of ways. From an extensive Wellbeing package to an onsite car wash, you can be reassured that we have your best interests at heart.

Perkbox and Perkbox Medical

NPQ’s Teacher Development Trust and training courses with The National College

Staff social events, including 5 a-side football and BBQs

Reduced gym membership rates and free on-site gym

Staff recognition with reward shopping vouchers

On-site Indian head or shoulder massage

Online delivery drop off service, including Amazon

Free eye test vouchers

Support for all staff with an experienced licensed counsellor

Free tea and coffee plus a reusable bamboo coffee cup for new starters

Free onsite car parking at all academies

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced pension employers’ contribution and death in service payment

Refer a friend £500 bonus scheme

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:

“Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”

The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.