Teacher of Maths
Kearsley Academy
Bolton
- Expired
- Salary:
- Career Stage
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2017
- Apply by:
- 13 October 2016
Job overview
Kearsley Academy is an 11 – 19 school on an exciting phase of our learning journey. From September 2016 we will be a registered John Hattie Visible Learning School. Teaching and Learning is at the heart of our ethos and we are looking for a Talented and Enthusiastic Maths Teacher, with an expertise in Mathematics (across KS3, KS4), with high quality teaching and outcomes. The successful candidate will inspire our students, through crafting their Maths expertise and clarity of Numeracy.
The faculty leader for Mathematics is an experienced and inspiring Head of Mathematics as well as a member of the Senior Leadership Team at Kearsley Academy, committed to developing the teaching and learning of all staff members within the department. As an expert examiner for the exam board as well as a main Mathematics author for BBC Bitesize, we are confident you will develop a full range of skills within the department.
What our students say:
“I love Maths at Kearsley Academy because I have to work hard all lesson. It’s very academic so my answers are either right or wrong, and that can be hard, but there’s always someone to help me.”
What our staff say:
“Working in the Kearsley Maths department is brilliant. We all support and look after each other whilst making our job fun”.
“The maths department has received a fantastic transformation, with pupils excited to learn the subject more than ever before. Being a part of a department like this is so rewarding, holding so many fantastic opportunities for both the staff and pupils.”
We are looking for a Maths Teacher who will inspire our students, through crafting their Mathematic expertise in Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving.
We aim for all students within their Maths learning to be confident specialists in their understanding of Mathematical language, fluency and skills. Our vision is for all of our students to leave the academy with an appreciation of the Maths skills required to ensure social well-being, success and a deeper understanding of the world around them.
We can offer you:
- A supportive, purposeful and forward thinking teaching and learning community.
- Excellent, personalised continuing professional improvement opportunities, including career stage programmes, e.g. Newly Qualified Teachers.
- Training from the Visible Learning School, UK provider OSIRIS (18 months) from September 2016.
- Contemporary and High Quality Teaching, Learning and Assessment facilities within a state of the art building.
- Access to the Health Assured Programme.
- Please see Candidate Requirements regarding Successful Candidate Criteria
For further details/application pack please visit our website
www.kearsleyacademy.orgClosing Date for Application: Friday 14th October 2016 - 12:00 (Noon)
It is anticipated that interviews will take place W/C 17th October
Attached documents
About Kearsley Academy
Welcome from the Principal
Welcome to the Northern Education Trust Kearsley Academy website. We hope you enjoy it and are able to gain a good understanding of our Academy and the vision and values that underpin all of the work that we do here at Kearsley Academy.
“We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.”
Kearsley Academy is an inclusive school and values the contribution made by students, staff, Governors, parents and members of the local community. Our commitment to collaborative learning to achieve academic success that will lead to enhanced life chances for students can be summed up with the phrase ‘Outcomes Focused, Child Centered‘. We know that to students and parents, high quality qualifications and strong levels of support mean everything in continuing on in the next phase of further education, and the world of work and employment.
I know I speak for all students, staff and Governors when I say that we are incredibly proud of the hard work and achievements of all of our students – the most important people in our Academy. Our focus on learning is a driving force behind all that we do and students experience a rich and challenging curriculum, both inside and outside of the Academy, providing opportunities to continue to excel in the Academy and the wider community. Enrichment opportunities outside of the classroom allow students the chance to make new friends, and experience opportunities based on interest. We have regular clubs including sports, chess, music, drama and art, to name a few as well as trips and outings and charity events too.
Whether you are viewing our website as a potential or current student, or you are interested in joining us as a place of work or just to find out more about us, I am sure you will join me in my belief that Kearsley Academy is an excellent Academy. I feel very privileged to be the Principal here and I hope our website will help you to find out more about us.
Mr Andrew Newton
Principal at Kearsley Academy
On behalf of the Northern Education Trust Board, welcome to Northern Education Trust Kearsley Academy.
We are unswerving in our commitment to ensure that the outcomes our young people secure prepare them fully for life beyond school. Our Academies are happy and thriving communities where children both achieve and feel safe and cared for. As an inclusive Trust we strive to help young people overcome any barrier to learning.
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Rob Tarn
Chief Executive
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