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Teacher of Maths

Teacher of Maths

West Walsall E-Act Academy

Walsall

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
18 October 2021

Job overview

We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional teacher of Maths to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences for all students, ensuring progression is central to all lesson plans and giving our students the confidence to think big for themselves as they progress through our academy.

·       Have high expectations of learners to ensure they achieve their full educational potential

·       Set challenging teaching and learning objectives which are relevant to all students in your classes

·       Select and prepare a range of resources that take in to account all students’ learning needs, languages and cultural backgrounds

·       Apply a range of teaching strategies to deliver learning objectives and incorporate inclusive strategies that meet the needs of all learners

·       To work collaboratively with other professionals and manage the work of support staff to enhance students’ learning

The ability to teach A-Level would be desirable.

For a full description of the role, see the job description and job specification. We encourage you to get in touch with any questions.

Our Academy

West Walsall E-ACT Academy

An 11-18 academy in Walsall resolutely focused on improving the life chances of all our students and inspiring them to reach their full potential.

Come join our team

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

·        Ofsted good/outstanding rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.

·        Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.

·        Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.

·        A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.

A great place to live and work

Located just eight miles from Birmingham and six miles from Wolverhampton, Walsall is home to two E-ACT academies in Reedswood E-ACT Academy and West Walsall E-ACT Academy.

Part of the E-ACT family

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 15,400 pupils and 2,300 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 25 academies across the length and breadth of England.

Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country.

We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.

Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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About West Walsall E-Act Academy

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+44 1922 720741

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West Walsall E-ACT Academy is a mixed, mainstream, state secondary school in Walsall. It caters to students aged 11-18 and has approximately 622 pupils enrolled. The school boasts enviable sports facilities such as a football and athletics field, eight tennis courts, a heated swimming pool, a gym, a squash court, a large astroturf pitch and a sports hall.

West Walsall E-ACT Academy was originally opened in September 1971 as Wilfred Clark Comprehensive. It later became known as Alumwell Business and Enterprise College, and then West Walsall E-ACT Academy when it converted to academy status in September 2012. It is part of the E-ACT family of academy schools.

Headteacher

Kerry Solway-Blower

Vision and values

West Walsall E-ACT Academy works hard to deliver an excellent education to students of all backgrounds and abilities. Teachers aim to instil in every child the school's three main values: goodness, discipline and knowledge. Through creating a safe and supportive environment, the school hopes to demonstrate its commitment to equality as well as fundamental British values.

The secondary school pays extra attention to English, maths and science, and also offers business, drama, French, Spanish, ICT, PE and music. A STEM club meets once a week to help promote an interest in science and engineering.

Ofsted report

“Pupils receive personal, social and health education through dedicated curriculum lessons. This programme is designed by the academy to ensure coverage and development of a wide range of appropriate topics.”

View West Walsall E-ACT Academy’s latest Ofsted report

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