Teacher of Maths

DATES:     Apply by noon on Friday December 1st,  2017

SALARY:  Competitive with any existing salary

                  A Recruitment and Retention allowance is available for the right candidate

LOCATION:            Nishkam High School – Birmingham

REPORTING TO:   Faculty Leader of Maths 

TO COMMENCE:   January 2018 or April 2018

CONTRACT TYPE:  Full-time preferred/Part time considered 

Nishkam High School, Birmingham 

Overview of the role

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a school that has emerged from its first set of GCSE results with outstanding outcomes for children:

Progress 8 = +0.95 (top 1% of all schools nationally)

Attainment 8 = 54.14 (top 13% of all schools nationally) 

(*Please refer to https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk)

GCSE Maths 4-9 = 80%

GCSE Maths 5-9 = 53%

Maths Progress score = +0.579

The school is significantly advanced in its assessment response to ‘life after levels’ and will provide an excellent support programme for the successful applicant. 

The Role

The opportunity to teach maths across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 as well as helping to shape and refine the Key Stage 4 curriculum that commenced in September 2015. An ability to teach outside Maths would be an advantage but not a necessity. Liaising with other members of the maths faculty to plan lessons and schemes of learning, to assess and monitor pupil progress and also to ensure that appropriate interventions are implemented as required. 

You will be joining a vibrant faculty that is characterised by staff with a passion for their subject and the support of students and each other. In turn, many of our pupils also share a passion for maths and our A Level classes are amongst the largest in the sixth form. We are a values led Trust and expect all staff to be key role models for pupills.

 

You will be:

• a graduate with QTS (desirable) 
• an innovative and dedicated classroom practitioner with a proven record in raising standards and driving progress
• able to inspire pupils to go beyond their expectations with a real passion for your subject
• a creative and inventive professional, committed to being a positive role model for children
• enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school
• currently be working in either the private or state school system
• keen to play a key role in the interventions and support given to students who require help
• someone interested in stepping into a leadership role within a Faculty

We will offer you

• a professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff
• bright, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and are proud of their school community
• modern, well-resourced working environment with excellent ICT facilities
• a staff development programme designed to further develop our staff
• opportunities for involvement in the wider pastoral and extra -curricular life of the school

The School

Nishkam High School opened in September 2012. The video footage on YouTube showing the ‘Building of Nishkam High School’ is an essential starting point for any interested candidate. The ‘new’ DfE built school opened in April 2014 and a visit to our truly inspirational building is highly recommended. Please contact the school on: 0121 348 7660 and we will be happy to make arrangements for you to have a look around.

OFSTED visited one day after the new school building was opened. Read the details of their ‘Outstanding’ judgement in all areas at:

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/138586

The Trust

You will be working with a pioneering group, Nishkam School Trust, which is a flagship DfE Free School Trust, and the first multi-faith academy trust in the UK. At the core of Nishkam education is the triple pursuit of nurturing a strong values-led approach to life, academic excellence and creating a community that supports children throughout their lives.

To apply:

• You need to complete an application form, which you can download from our website www.nishkamschool.org/recruitment or contact the school office on 0121 348 7660
• Applications to be sent to recruitment.nhsb@nishkamschools.org by noon on Friday December 1st. Successful applicants will be contacted on Tuesday December 5th.
• Interviews will be held on Monday December 11th.

This is a key role within the school but the successful candidate will also be expected to also work closely with the Trust Directors and contribute to driving the Standards agenda forward in all Nishkam schools. A flexible, innovative and energetic approach is, therefore, an essential requirement, as is a commitment to being a team player.

Nishkam School Trust (NST) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.