Teacher of Maths (short term contract)

About the role: 

At Mascalls Academy, we pride  ourselves on high academic achievement, personal qualities are valued  highly and where the atmosphere is friendly and purposeful. We are on  the move from Good to Outstanding and we are looking for  forward-thinking, emotionally-intelligent and innovative teachers to  join a supportive team that is committed to improving the life chances  of young people.

As a Teacher of Maths and member of  the wider faculty, you would be responsible for delivering outstanding  lessons and contributing to the wider education agenda; inspiring  learners and raising standards. This position is on a fixed term  contract from 3rd January 2017 for one module (until mid February 2017)  and is ideal for those candidates who seek short term contracts. Team spirit within our Science Department is central to how we  support our pupils and each other, and together this year we have  celebrated many successes. We have the added advantage that we have a  dedicated Director of Improvement for this subject specialism who,  formerly Head of Science at Mascalls Academy, understands our strengths  and uses her wealth of experience to ensure the continued success of the  Department.  Please see the Job Description which is in line with the National Teaching Standards. 

Working for Mascalls Academy: 

Mascalls Academy is a  secondary school at the heart of the community and our small school  model ensures that each and every student gets the personal support and  challenge they need to reach their full potential. The Academy is  divided into four Colleges: Shackleton, Earhart, Luther King and Marie  Curie Sixth Form College - each has their own personality and range of  specialisms, allowing them to be unique.   The Academy is a dynamic and exciting place to work and the fantastic  Leadership Team are committed to making it a great place to work for  staff at all stages in their careers.  Our building and facilities are a  mix of designs with two new buildings being modern, light and airy  giving the academy a unique and special character.

We can offer you the chance to be part of a strong and collaborative  department not only within Mascalls Academy, but within the wider Trust  as well.  Full support will be provided and you'll have the tools and  environment needed to teach in a way that works for you.  We know that  being a teacher can be both challenging and rewarding in equal measures  and that you thrive on inspiring young adults and stimulating their  curiosity.  At Mascalls Academy we aim to give our teachers the freedom  to innovate and inspire our students as we know this is a crucial  ingredient to driving great learning outcomes.  

What are we looking for in you? 

To be successful  you need to be a qualified teacher who is passionate and knowledgeable  about your subject, possesses the ability to teach consistently at an  outstanding level and lead a team. Whether you are at the start of your  career or an expert teacher we focus on what attributes you will bring  to the academy and most importantly what impact you will have on our  students.  As a Trust we feel it is important to appoint for the right attitude  which is why we look for teachers that are enthusiastic, focused,  resilient and emotionally intelligent.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: 

As part of  Leigh Academies Trust you will have the opportunity to collaborate with  your peers and share best practice at Academy level and across the whole  Trust.  This is an important part of our vision as we know through  experience that we perform better when we work together.  You will also  be expected to undertake regular self-development to continue your  professional development and hopefully progress further within the  organisation. As part of the 'cluster' structure, all of our academies  are grouped together in key geographical area to enable them to be able  to support each other and share resources.  It also offers staff access  to career opportunities across the Trust allowing them to progress their  career without switching employers.  For more information on working for the Trust please visit our careers pages.

Diversity at our core: 

As a Trust, we are  passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all  bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race,  beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally,  without compromise.

The academy is committed to safeguarding children and  successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Our  commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks  which are in place across the Trust.