Teacher of Maths

TEACHER OF MATHS

Thank you for requesting details for the position of teacher of Maths at The Skipton Academy, which would particularly suit early career teachers wishing to start or develop their career in a growing school and multi-academy trust. The post offers an exciting opportunity to teach Maths and make a positive difference in our school, which is part of Moorlands Learning Trust (MLT). We very much welcome your interest and hope the accompanying information will encourage you to apply. 

At Moorlands Learning Trust (MLT) we are aspirational for every student within our Trust and are committed to achieving success for all and inspiring others to do so too. We believe in investing in the professional and career development of our staff to keep ourselves at the cutting edge of educational developments, where staff wellbeing is also a key priority for us and our schools.

The successful candidate will join an ambitious curriculum area where standards and levels of student engagement are high. They will have high expectations, expert subject knowledge, a strong and positive work ethic and an unwavering commitment to all students achieving their full potential in Maths through consistently excellent teaching. Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated and talented team, they will be inspirational to both students and colleagues, and will be committed to sharing best practice and contributing to enrichment, intervention and the development of the department.

Our goal at TSA is to make a positive difference to our wider community and this role provides an exciting opportunity for a colleague to make a demonstrable impact to our Maths delivery.

TSA share a vision and ethos to ensure that all MLT students are equipped with the confidence and skills to make a positive difference to their own lives and to the lives of others. The successful candidate will be fully committed to maximising students potential through outstanding learning, teaching and support. 

Our overriding aim at TSA is to ensure that our students achieve everything that they are capable of from Year 7 through to Year 11 and beyond. We recognise every student as an individual, with different needs and talents, and we work hard together to make sure we support and nurture successful, happy and confident learners who achieve in the widest sense of the word, and not just academically.

We are looking for: 

·        a dedicated and passionate teacher of Maths who has resilience and a strong, positive work ethic

·        a commitment to providing high quality lessons to engage, challenge and inspire our students

·        an individual with the ability to teach Maths across the full ability range

·        a colleague who is inspirational to colleagues and students and committed to sharing best practice

·        a strong commitment to extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities

 In return for your commitment we can offer: 

·        the opportunity to make a real difference

·        personalised CPD with a strong commitment to professional growth

·        a very calm and orderly school with high expectations and an ethos of trust and care

·        a committed and enthusiastic staff

·        a very supportive Senior Leadership Team and Trust Executive team

·        a location in beautiful Skipton with good transport links to the rest of Craven, Leeds and Bradford

How to Apply

Please apply via the school website https://www.theskiptonacademy.co.uk/vacancies/

As part of your online application in the Personal Statement section (no more than 2 sides of A4) please explain: 

•  your experiences, qualities and skills which make you suitable for the post, with specific examples of the impact you have had in your current role.

Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 12 February 2025

Provisional Interview date: Thursday 13 February 2025