Teacher of Maths
Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Peterborough
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + a TLR may be available for the right candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
Job overview
Teacher of Maths (full or part-time) (MPS + a TLR may be available for the right candidate)
Required for September 2019
The Academy is continuing to expand and due to its popularity and increasing student numbers, a new £6 million wing was opened in September 2018. This extension is an addition to the £20.6 million state-of-the-art building that was completed September 2012, giving every student the opportunity to learn in an exciting and inspiring environment at an Academy that has been recognised for its high standards of inclusion.
The Academy has continued to build on the successes of the last few years and achieved strong results at GCSE & A-Level in the summer. It is conveniently located close to the Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire & Lincolnshire borders & benefits from excellent road and rail links.
Required for September 2019 or sooner, we wish to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic teacher of Maths to join a supportive & dedicated team. Students are taught in ability groups (with excellent student/teacher ratios & TA Support) in specialist maths classrooms with interactive whiteboards, chromebooks and ipads for student use. In addition, a Curriculum Support Assistant works part-time within the department to support staff with administration tasks & the preparation of resources. At KS4 students follow the AQA GCSE Mathematics Course, at KS5 we offer A-Levels in Edexcel Mathematics and Further Maths.
Applications are welcomed from both experienced & newly qualified teachers (we offer a full induction programme to NQTs). Visits to the Academy are encouraged and if this post has attracted your interest, we welcome enquirers to telephone for an informal discussion in the first instance.
Ormiston Bushfield Academy is a good school (OFSTED - March 2016) with the recent inspection stating:
• Relationships between pupils and staff are positive and contribute substantially to the calm and productive learning environment
• Pupils are making very good progress
• Pupils behave well in lessons and around school
The successful candidate will:
• Be passionate about Mathematics;
• Be an enthusiastic classroom teacher who can inspire and excite students about their learning in all aspects of Mathematics;
• Be able use a variety of innovative and creative ways to engage students within their lessons;
• Be able to work as part of a team;
• Have high expectations for themselves and students;
• Be keen to make a difference to the Mathematics education of OBA students.
• Ideally be able to teach KS5.
We offer:
• An opportunity to join a well-established department at an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support, where staff are committed to raising attainment;
• Ipads, laptops for all staff in addition to desk top computers in all rooms;
• Guidance, advice and support from both the department and senior leadership team who all want to make a positive difference to the Mathematics education of all OBA students.
Further information & application forms are available on our Website or from Katherine Scothern by e-mail to katherine.scothern@bushfield.co.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: Midday – Monday 10th June 2019
The Academy is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people & expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of two suitable references & a successful application for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS.
Attached documents
About Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Ormiston Bushfield Academy is a co-educational secondary school based in Ortongate, Peterborough, for students aged 11-19. It is sponsored by the Ormiston Academies Trust.
Principal
Dennis Kirwan
Values and vision
Ormiston Bushfield Academy’s focus is on providing learning opportunities that excite, motivate and challenge students, as well as encouraging lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them. The secondary school wants students to be happy and able to realise their full potential, while demonstrating diligence, self-discipline, good manners and concern for others.
Teachers take a student-centred and personalised approach to learning, which recognises and values the skills and talents of everyone. The pervading culture is one in which every student feels they can succeed, and in which their aspiration to be a lifelong learner is supported and encouraged.
Ormiston Bushfield Academy is committed to the development of the whole child, nurturing their personal and social skills, sense of enquiry, and resilience to face life's challenges.
Ofsted report
“The academic curriculum is well supported by a broad range of afterschool clubs and sporting opportunities. These are popular with many pupils and uptake rates are rising. The school receives effective support from the Ormiston Academy Trust. A Trust representative knows the school well and is providing valuable consultancy and leadership support. Leaders make sure that systems and procedures meet statutory requirements. Staff are well trained and understand their role in keeping pupils safe. Employment records are well organised.”
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