Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity Cover)

Teacher of Mathematics

(Maternity Cover)

Salary: MPR/UPS depending on experience

Fixed contract for up to one year

Start Date: January 2024

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and inspiring colleague to join Caister Academy. The successful candidate will join a team of committed professionals, working within the mathematics department. They will be working within a Trust where staff development is prioritised. They will be supported by a strong leadership structure including a Head of Department and a Lead Practitioner, alongside colleagues who are keen to collaborate and develop. This role would be suitable for ECTs.

About our School:

Caister Academy is one of Norfolk’s leading co-educational secondary schools, situated in the coastal village of Caister-on-sea, just 20 miles from the vibrant and historical city of Norwich. Caister Academy's 2024 Ofsted report praises the school ‘Good’ in all categories, notably capturing that “Pupils know how to behave, and they do so well”. The report also states that the “Classrooms are quiet spaces which are highly conducive to learning”.

 It specialises in literature and performing arts, with aspirations to lead nationally in all areas. As part of Creative Education Trust, we work in collaboration with other local Academies, and we contribute to and receive development opportunities and support from Creative Education at a national level.

For more information on the Academy, please visit www.caisteracademy.org.uk

About the Mathematics Department:

At Caister, we pride ourselves in having an amazing group of people who work directly within mathematics. Consisting of six teachers, with lead practitioners and raising achievement mentors alike - we work as a collective to better the outcomes of students across the academy. With links to school departments across the county with our links to the East Mathematics Community, we consider ourselves a key player in changing student perspectives in the subject. With opportunities for progression in all areas of the department, and continued professional development opportunities and subject based initiatives, Caister is a place to grow and develop your career.

We are looking for a colleague who:

·   Has a passion for education and a special gift of communicating that passion.

·   Is innovative, self-motivating and able to inspire others.

·   Has the ability to support the teaching of outstanding lessons across the age and ability range.

·   Has the highest expectation for the attainment of all young people.

·   Enjoys working as part of a team to ensure the success of our community.

·   Is driven to relentlessly remove barriers to students’ success.

 Requirements:

·      To apply for the Teacher of Mathematics role, you must hold a relevant degree and Qualified Teacher Status.

·      Good knowledge of the pedagogy associated with the subject.

·      An understanding of the social, emotional, and intellectual development of teenagers.

·      Have an understanding of working with different groups e.g., the most able, the disadvantaged and SEND.

·      Ability to teach to KS3 and KS4.

 About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England’s post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 13,500 children and young people.

We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities. Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated, and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century.

For more information on Creative Education Trust visit www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk

CET Benefits & Continual Professional Development:

CET are committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. The opportunities include a wide range of subjects from middle leadership and DSL training to autism awareness. We run annual conferences including Safeguarding and Learning and Teaching and have regular network meetings across the Trust.

We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached.

We actively encourage visits to the Academy. For further details, or an informal discussion and or visit about the role with the Head of Mathematics, Daniel Soanes, please contact the HR hub on norfolkhr@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk .

To download the applicant’s pack, including the job description and person specification, please follow https://ce0768li.webitrent.com/ce0768li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=3563111Wpz&VACANCY_ID=2085365FMp

Closing date: Monday 4 November 2024. However, we advise you to apply early as we may hold interviews as soon as we have received enough applications from suitably qualified applicants. If a successful appointment is not made, then we will repeat the process. Please do not hesitate to contact the HR team on NorfolkHR@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk if you would like an update on your application and details of a potential interview date.

Interview date: TBC

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.