Teacher of Mathematics - Fast Track to Leadership

This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented member of staff to join an ambitious team who are focused on securing outstanding provision for our students. This post would suit an equally ambitious colleague who aspires to be a an outstanding future leader. Full support and mentoring will be in place to support the successful candidate in their own career development.

Wednesfield High Specialist Engineering Academy is situated in the north-east area of Wolverhampton. There are approximately 850 students attending the academy which includes 100 who are Sixth Form. This is an extremely exciting time to join us on our journey to becoming an outstanding Academy

We have close links with the University Of Wolverhampton who are our Academy Sponsor. This brings a range of professional learning opportunities which are funded as part of employment

We have a committed, talented team of staff who work exceptionally hard to ensure the success and enjoyment of students.

We build our Academy ethos around our motto of “Changing Lives, Shaping Futures” which shows our focus on ensuring that our students become highly successful citizens in a 21st-century world. Our day to day practice is tied closely to our “Team Wednesfield” values of:-

-Respect

-Resilience

-Pride

-Opportunity

-Success

We aim to ensure that our community, as a whole, show these values in everything that they do.

In our most recent OFSTED report it was noted that students feel safe and well cared for and that staff morale is high, this is extremely important to us.

If you feel that you have the drive and commitment to add to our leadership capacity we would be delighted to hear from you.

Wednesfield High are seeking to appoint a talented, energetic and inspiring teacher of Mathematics. We are looking for a candidate who wishes to accelerate to leadership positions quickly in the future The successful candidate will committed to raising both attainment and achievement in Mathematics. They will be able to inspire students and offer fresh ideas, as well as being resourceful and keen to achieve the highest possible standards for our young people.

The successful candidate will receive a package of extensive support including a school based mentor, access to NPQML and Masters accreditation at not cost to them.The Mathematics department at Wednesfield High School is highly ambitious and is recruiting well at Post-16. The post would be ideal for anyone with ambition, drive and passion who wants to work with a committed team of professional staff. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Please see job description

A relevant degree and QTS

Must be able to teach mathematics at key stage 3 and 4.

Experience of strategies / interventions to assist disadvantaged students to make good progress

Passion for maths and enjoy working with young people

Establish successful relationships at all levels

Maintain effective communications

Demonstrate appropriate inter-personal skills

Ability to prioritise time effectively

Self-confidence and presence

Personal impact, commitment, enthusiasm and integrity

Willingness to maintain their professional development

Closing Date: 29th March 2019

This is an excellent chance to join our over-subscribed Academy and we would encourage prospective applicants to come and take an informal tour of our wonderful building.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.

This post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.