Teacher of Maths
Ernesford Grange Community Academy
Coventry
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- (MPS) & TLR (for suitable candidate)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter or September 2020
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2020
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced classroom practitioner who has;
• Integrity, drive and commitment
• Excellent subject knowledge
• Ambition to develop/adapt their teaching and learning practices to ignite a passion for mathematics amongst our young people
• A strong classroom presence to achieve high levels of student engagement and progress
You will be working as part of a well-established mathematics team determined to achieve success for all of our students at a very exciting time in a school that has recently been transformed from Special Measures to Good (OFSTED, May 2019). The Maths faculty are proud to demonstrate a positive progress score at both GCSE and A Level and are continually seeking ways to build on this success.
Students in Key Stage 3 follow a Scheme of Work that develops deep knowledge and understanding of key concepts with a focus on problem solving. At KS4 our focus is on preparing students to be confident in their mathematics to achieve the best possible outcomes. In addition to the GCSE mathematics course, we offer GCSE Statistics to selected students. We also offer A-level Mathematics course in post 16 setting.
Students are set by ability for teaching and learning purposes and this is reviewed half termly with individual progress discussed regularly. Students are encouraged to attend our after-school classes which include extension and revision sessions. All homework is set using Hegarty Maths.
The Faculty consists of eight specialist teachers, a mathematics HLTA and two trainee teachers. There is support from the Leadership team and a comprehensive CPD programme. The mathematics staff work area is the ’hub’ for sharing good/ outstanding resources and all team members are more than willing to go the extra mile to support each other.
The mathematics classrooms are resourced with interactive whiteboards (supporting ActivInspire software). The mathematics department is an excellent and supporting teaching and learning environment.
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About Ernesford Grange Community Academy
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- Ernesford Grange Community Academy
- Princethorpe Way, Coventry
- West Midlands
- CV3 2QD
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Ernesford Grange Community Academy and thank you for showing an interest in joining our team. This academy is a thriving 11-18 school, with fantastic facilities and a happy, committed team of colleagues whose sole aim is to bring the very best out of our students whilst enjoying their work along the way.
We are part of the Sidney Stringer Academy Multi Academy Trust, which consists of five schools; Sidney Stringer Academy, Ernesford Grange Community Academy, Riverbank Academy (Special School), Radford Primary Academy and Sidney Stringer Primary School.
Teaching and Learning is at the heart of everything we do alongside the belief that every child can achieve no matter the barriers. We have a very firm no excuses culture and have the highest expectations of our young people and our staff. Ernesford is a very collaborative, supportive and inclusive school and it is our wonderful staff who drive the culture of belief in the young people and what they can achieve.
Developing our staff to be the best they can be in whatever field they choose is incredibly important and a variety of bespoke CPD opportunities is a key component of our continued improvement in high quality teaching and learning as we invest heavily in this aspect of school life. This year we are launching a new, vastly improved CPD package offering a variety of pathways alongside investment in NPQs, Masters accreditations and other external professional development opportunities. When you join the Ernesford team our mission is to keep challenging you to become even better than you ever imagined you could be!
Denise Burrows
Head Teacher
Ernesford Grange Community Academy
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