Lead Practitioner of Maths

Job title:                        Lead Practitioner of Maths

Location:                       Sheffield Springs Academy, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SF

Starting salary:            United Learning Leading Practitioner Pay Range – Starting salary £50,808 gross per annum pro rata (pay award pending)

Contract:                      Permanent

Hours of work:            Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 08:00 – 16:00 Monday – Friday

Sheffield Springs Academy is looking to appoint the full-time post of Lead Practitioner of Maths to complement their existing department.  We are seeking to appoint someone who has passion for teaching and learning and who will work closely with our SLT to improve the educational outcomes of all our students at Sheffield Springs Academy. As a Lead Practitioner of Maths, you will excel in the classroom – but, just as importantly, you will be instrumental in supporting not only your departmental colleagues to be the best they can be, in the classroom and beyond, but also be involved in mentoring, coaching, professional development and challenge. 

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious classroom practitioner with a desire to achieve strong outcomes. We need someone who wants to become a beacon of excellent practice in a classroom environment, whilst posing the muscularity of intellect and professional credibility to drive up standards in the classroom for all our young people.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 school. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. Our school has motivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going on to attend Russell group universities.

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.

What we would like from you:

·      A highly effective professional with excellent knowledge in their area of expertise, who can deliver exceptional outcomes.

·      Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.

·      Someone who is passionate about Maths and who will inspire our students to be so as well.

We will offer you:

·      Highly competitive salary. We pay an average of 5% above national scales, the best rates of pay in the sector.

·      Excellent facilities and resources.

·      Access to an outstanding professional development programme.

·      Exceptional curriculum resources.

·      Expert subject advice.

·      Three extra INSET days for planning.

·      At least one personal leave day a year.

·      Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.

·      Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development.

·      A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.

·      Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.

·      Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.

·      Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.

·      Generous staff discount scheme.

·      We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

If you possess these qualities and share the academy’s vision, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Springs Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is Friday 08 November 2024. Interviews will take place soon after.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.