Teacher of Mathematics (with possibility of a TLR for a whole academy responsibility)

At Magna Academy we have a team of dedicated people who are all working together to achieve our mission of preparing our students for success. Our academy is a vibrant and exciting place to work and was graded as good with outstanding areas by OFSTED in May 2023. We are proud that our outcomes and progress are very strong across the academy.

The successful candidate:

We are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate to the role of Teacher of Maths (Maternity Cover) to join our team at Magna Academy. This will provide an exciting and challenging opportunity for an ECT or ambitious practitioner wishing to further develop their career, to build upon the existing track record of success within our Maths Department and make a real impact on further driving up attainment and progress in Maths. 

We are looking for a highly motivated, outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong presence, who is ambitious for students, their colleagues and the academy. They will be an excellent teacher of Maths, who has a passionate belief in the ability for all to succeed. They will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player who will be joining a vibrant department.

The successful candidate will be able to offer engagement, stretch, support and challenge to all learners. They will be able to accurately assess the progress and achievement of students, groups and cohorts and provide appropriate provision to ensure progress of all is maximised. There is a TLR available for a whole academy responsibility for the right candidate.

What we offer:

● Bespoke support and line management from an experienced Head of Department/Assistant Principal

● Professional progression opportunities

● Great students who conduct themselves impeccably

● Strong systems and structures meaning students feel safe and secure

● Measures to reduce staff workload such as centralised detentions and a sensible feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – we do not have onerous/impossible marking policies

● A centralised homework system at KS3

● No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ feedback, helping you to continuously develop – we believe that trusting our staff with autonomy helps to develop a strong ‘develop and excel’ culture

● Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources

● CPD starts as soon as you are appointed and is ongoing

● State of the art facilities and a very pleasant location in beautiful Dorset

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

Next steps:

Magna Academy Poole offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking to develop their career. We would be delighted to show you around our Academy in order to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment.

Interviews: From 4th December 2024

Learn more about Magna Academy at: www.magna-aspirations.org

About Aspirations:

Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”

Magna Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.