Teacher of Mathematics (with possible TLR)

Sawtry Village Academy has an exciting vacancy for a talented, enthusiastic, and ambitious Mathematics Teacher to start in September 2024.

Due to the Academy’s continued success, a rare opportunity has arisen to join our successful, and incredible Mathematics team. Our Mathematics department is located within a new, purpose built, state of the art building. Each classroom is fully equipped with interactive touch screen TVs, offering a pleasant and productive working environment, conducive to learning, with staff having their own laptops and classroom.

This would be both an excellent opportunity for an ECT or experienced teacher. As an Academy and department, we are committed to giving our staff the opportunity to develop their skills; we have a proven track record of our teachers and TLR holders being promoted within school and the wider Trust.

We are committed to all students developing a love of Mathematics and a desire to achieve the very best they can. The department works collaboratively, sharing ideas and good practice both in department and between our secondary partner schools across the Meridian Trust.

The Academy supports teachers to access the National Professional Qualifications and we are able to offer this excellent professional development opportunity for those interested. ECTs also enjoy good quality support through experienced mentors, reduced timetable and tailored induction programme.

Sawtry Village Academy is part of the successful and expanding Meridian Trust, a group of primary and secondary schools. Sawtry is a fast-growing village with excellent transport links to the North and South via the A1/A14.

Benefits of working for us include:

• a philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion;
• a commitment to extending the boundaries of learning, enabling all young people to become well-rounded individuals;
• a purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported;
• motivated and engaged students, and ambitious, dedicated, professional staff;
• a commitment to leadership, innovation, staff progression - we are passionate about retaining good teachers and partnership working, as part of our Teaching School status and within our family of schools;
• experienced mentors are available to support ECTs.
• a robust CPF training programme that enables you to flourish.

The ideal candidate will be:

• an outstanding Mathematics Teacher;
• able to build effective working relationships with students and staff;
• able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our students, challenging them to achieve beyond their expectations and supporting them to become lifelong learners;
• willing and committed to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice;
• able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community.

Employee benefits include:

• free on-site parking;
• eyecare vouchers;
• access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support;
• cycle to work scheme;
• free tea and coffee making facilities;
• discounted access to our on-site leisure facilities, including fully equipped gym at Academy Leisure, Sawtry.

To see the full range of benefits available, please visit Employee Benefits - Meridian Trust

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below. If you wish to apply for this position, please submit an application form and a letter/supporting statement of at least 1 side of A4 (via the website) outlining why you would like to work for SVA. In line with safer recruitment practices, we are unable to accept CVs. If you have any questions about this process or would like further details regarding the role please contact Mr Hurst, Subject Lead of Mathematics, via recruitment@sawtryva.org

Closing date for applications is: Monday 22nd April 2024, 8.00 am.

Interview to take place on: Friday 26th April 2024.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are encouraged.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.