Teacher of Mathematics
King Ecgbert School
Sheffield
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 19 March 2018
Job overview
Advert
Teacher of Mathematics - King Ecgbert School
Commencement Date: September 2018
The Governors of King Ecgbert School are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Mathematics to commence September 2018, in this outstanding, system leading school at the heart of the Mercia Learning Trust. We are delighted to offer the opportunity to join our highly successful, forward looking Mathematics department. If you are an outstanding teacher wanting to join a friendly team which strives to continue to give pupils an excellent Mathematical experience whilst maintaining outstanding outcomes at KS4 and 5 then read on.
King Ecgbert School is an oversubscribed, thriving school, and we are proud to have the highest performing Mathematics Department in Sheffield and one of the strongest in the country. In 2017 we achieved ALPs 2 in both A Level Maths and Further Maths as well as a progress 8 score of +0.81 for GCSE. We have a hghly experienced, dedicated and supportive Mathematics department who are always forward thinking about how we can continue to improve. The department consist of 10 full time staff and 2 part time staff with a subject specific Teaching Assistant. The department has seven classrooms, one of which is equipped with desktop PC’s. The department also has a dedicated resource room with work space for each member of the team and access to computers. We would more than welcome you if you wanted to visit the department before applying.
King Ecgbert school is part of a successful academy trust (Mercia Learning Trust); this allows opportunities to work with other successful departments and leading professionals to constantly improve staff through specific and focussed CPD. Several members of staff work closely with the local Maths Hub as SLEs and LLMEs as well other organisations such as the PTI giving rise to numerous career development options both within the department and the trust.
We hope that our recruitment pack and website provides you with plenty of information about us. However, should you require any additional information, or would like an informal discussion/visit, please contact us on 0114 235 3855 or email officemanager@ecgbert.sheffield.sch.uk
To apply, please complete the application form included within this application pack.
The Mercia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing date for applications is: Close of Business - Monday 19 March 2018
Interviews are scheduled for week commencing: 26 March 2018
Attached documents
About King Ecgbert School
- King Ecgbert School
- Totley Brook Road, Dore, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S17 3QU
- United Kingdom
About King Ecgbert School
King Ecgbert School is a large 11-18 secondary school of roughly 1450 students, including a sixth form of around 380 students. Our school is situated in Dore in the south-west of Sheffield, close to the Peak District. We serve a vibrant and diverse catchment, stretching from the very edge of the city to the very centre, following the Abbeydale corridor; we are a truly comprehensive school.
A 'System Leading School', and part of Mercia Learning Trust, King Ecgbert School is rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, was awarded World Class School status in 2018 and was voted World Class School of the Year in 2019.
Headteacher
Paul Haigh
Values and vision
At King Ecgbert School, we believe in academic excellence for all, showing respect at all times, and having high aspirations and personal goals that go beyond our time in school. We are committed to providing outstanding education for all in a safe, happy and positive learning environment.
Mercia Learning Trust’s mission is:
Working as individual schools, and in partnership, our singular intention is to ensure every pupil, whatever their background, will attend an exceptional school. We believe pupils should enjoy school, feel safe and fully supported, be inspired to learn, develop character and aspiration, and realise their full potential. We are so committed to pupil success and wellbeing that we choose to think of every pupil we serve as if they are our own, and to measure our actions and impact against this.
Ofsted
“Overall, students make outstanding progress. The proportion of students achieving the highest grades at both GCSE and A Level is consistently well above average.”
“Disabled students and those who have special educational needs make outstanding progress as a result of excellent, targeted interventions. Students with autism spectrum conditions receive outstanding care and guidance to support their achievement.”
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