Teacher of Mathematics

Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity Cover) – Furness Academy

Required for January 2025

Job Reference Code: FET 003/0409

Salary range: M1 – M6 depending on experience - Full time, fixed term, maternity cover contract

Furness Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria serving the Furness Community, located near the centre of the historic shipbuilding town, we are close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park. Currently comprised of six schools including Furness Academy and five primary schools, the Trust aims to develop best practice by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child.

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and inspiring teacher of Maths to join our team. The successful applicant will have excellent subject knowledge and a strong desire to engage students in learning. Within the department you will find committed teachers with a passion for their subject who communicate effectively to ensure the success of our students. If you share these skills and have a desire to make a real difference to young peoples’ lives then we would welcome your application. We welcome applications from ECTs and experienced individuals.

We are:

• A ‘state of the art’ medium sized 11-16 mixed comprehensive Academy with approximately 1200 students;
• An Academy with a Good Ofsted rating (March 2023) and excellent potential for the future;
• An Academy with a truly comprehensive intake, playing a key role in our local community and a strong foundation of moral purpose;
• An Academy that has at its heart a sense of ambition and determination to deliver excellent teaching, care and holistic school experience.

We will offer you:

• A very welcoming Academy where the development of every person matters.
• Hard-working, committed and aspirational staff and students.
• An extensive induction programme with an allocated mentor and extensive programme of subject specific and whole school CPD programme.
• The whole-hearted support of Furness Academy’s Leadership Team.
• A welcoming and dedicated Mathematics department consisting of ten motivated and experienced teachers.
• A range of staff benefits, including access to state of the art gym facilities and spinning classes, free refreshments and cycle to work scheme 
• A growing trust, we can offer real opportunities for growth, to work across the Trust in different phases and career development.

You will:

• Secure high-quality teaching and learning and lead by own example in the classroom.
• Understand your accountability for the performance standards of your students.
• Make a sustained and well-informed contribution to the Mathematics provision at the Academy as well as whole Academy improvement strategies.
• Work collaboratively with other schools in our Multi-Academy Trust.
• Work with the head of department and colleagues to develop departmental expertise and to enrich students learning including through trips and visits.

Furness Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure. This is a permanent post.

Closing date:  Friday 27th September 2024

Interviews: W/C Monday 30th September 2024

For further information or enquiries regarding this post, please contact

the HR Manager on 01229 484277 or via email to

hrrecruitment@furnessacademy.co.uk, or alternatively you may download an

information package and application form from our website at www.furnessacademy.co.uk. Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.