Teacher of Maths
Djanogly City Academy Nottingham - Main Campus
Nottingham
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS £23,467 - £39,250 (TLR availalbe depending on experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 4 June 2017
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional teacher to join our Maths team. You will be a Maths specialist with the ability to inspire and motivate students using your knowledge and enthusiasm of the subject.
The Mathematics Department at Djanogly City Academy (DCA) is an energetic and exciting environment. It has grown in strength with the current team, and we are ready to build on the solid foundations laid. We are looking for a passionate and driven individual who wants to contribute to the current teaching and learning strategies at DCA and develop their own teaching practice.
Our Academy boasts the use of innovative lessons and is keen to deliver high quality and inspirational learning experiences for all students.
The Djanogly City Technology College opened in 1989 and became the Djanogly City Academy in 2003. DCA is an ever-improving academy, conceived to offer life-changing education and opportunity to the children of its diverse community. Primarily serving the residents of Hyson Green, the Academy is located over two sites. The Gregory Boulevard site is housed in a stunning, state-of-the-art building, designed by Norman Foster. The Sherwood Rise site occupies a modern purpose built building with first rate facilities. Both sites have free onsite parking for staff and excellent transport link. Nottingham City Centre is less than 1.5 miles from either site and London is just over an hour away by train. The surrounding areas of Hyson Green and Sherwood are vibrant and host a range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Nottinghamshire, situated in the very heart of England, is a great place to live and work. With affordable housing in urban and rural areas, Our city and county schools are an easy commute away from the popular residential areas of West Bridgford, Wollaton and Beeston.
We offer a host of benefits to all our staff. These include the Teachers' Pensions Scheme and the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent professional development, annual progression through salary scales with the potential to go up 2 scales with outstanding performance, 20% PPA time, reduced gym membership at Djanogly Leisure Centre and other City gyms, free annual flu jabs, low cost food at lunchtime, free tea and coffee, childcare vouchers, bus pass payment plan and Tram 2 Work scheme.
In April 2014, the Torch Academy Gateway Trust (TAGT) began working with DCA to help develop the academy further, ensuring the very best outcomes for all its students and top class training and support for staff. DCA’s partnership with TAGT allows us to offer a truly unique suite of professional development and career progression pathways. We are fully committed to the continual professional development of all staff. Wider opportunities for CPD, Masters qualifications and leadership roles are available through the Torch Academy Gateway Trust and the Torch Teaching School Alliance.
Please visit www.djanogly.notts.sch.uk/work.php for more information about working at DCA or contact our recruitment team at DCAJobs@djanogly.notts.sch.uk to arrange a visit or discuss the role further.
We look forward to speaking to you soon.
Attached documents
About Djanogly City Academy Nottingham - Main Campus
- Djanogly City Academy Nottingham - Main Campus
- Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham
- Nottinghamshire
- NG7 6ND
- United Kingdom
About us
Djanogly City Academy is a member of the Djanogly family of schools which, together, provide education for 3–17-year-olds in the areas around Hyson Green and Sherwood in Nottingham.
The academy is situated on Gregory Boulevard, near the Hyson Green area of Nottingham. Physical Education is taught both on-site and at our extensive sport facilities nearby on Haydn Road.
Teaching and learning is provided through a broad and balanced curriculum and students are taught the value and benefits of having a disciplined approach to learning and personal development.
Our facilities also include extensive specialist classrooms and a professional hairdressing salon.
Our curriculum
We are pleased to offer a wide range of ‘rich subjects’, covering the arts, sciences and life skills. We also know that getting the basics right is vital to ensure our students have the best start in working and academic life and are continuing to improve the way we teach and support the study of core subjects, particularly English, Maths and Science.
Partnerships
In a school of this size (number of pupils), we place great emphasis on building and maintaining good working relationships with a range of local and national partners, from support networks to suppliers. We work closely with sporting agencies, other schools and colleges as well as The University of Nottingham to improve the range of learning and skills available to our students. This includes access to high quality communications equipment, sporting opportunities and personal development workshops.
Our community
Djanogly City Academy is sited in an area of rich and diverse cultures and benefits from the positive opportunities these bring. These include access to facilities and information on the doorstep, which provides a distinct advantage over other academies and schools that are not so fortunate. It also means that we can provide a venue for our own community to use, including meeting and dance/drama facilities as well as a 300-seat theatre.
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