Teacher of Maths

Do you believe that all children, no matter their background, needs or aptitudes, are entitled to learn the best that has been thought and said?

Would you like to work in a school where “pupils thrive,” where there is an “excitement about learning,” where “conduct is exemplary” and where “high expectations are set by staff and pupils live up to them” (Ofsted February 2022)?

If so, we are seeking to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner in Maths with a passion for ensuring that all children have access to a high-quality curriculum. You will be required to teach across the full age and ability range of the school.

We welcome applications from recently qualified and experienced teachers, as well as those aspiring to lead and contribute to the wider curriculum area.

About Us

Noel-Baker Academy is a rapidly improving school centred around a dedicated team of people who are working together to achieve our mission of delivering an unashamedly academic and knowledge-rich education to our students.

Everything we do at NBA is underpinned by our passionate belief that outstanding schooling is the right of every child and a determination that such a vision is achievable. We believe in and aspire to provide an inclusive education for all. That is, high expectations of and for all pupils, an insistence on excellent behaviour, equal access to an academically rigorous curriculum taught by highly skilled subject specialists and a sharp focus on high-value enrichment opportunities that will enable all students to excel. We will never accept that family background, socio-economic circumstances or prior attainment will inevitably limit young people’s potential, and so the profile of our intake will always be a reason for our provision and never an excuse for our outcomes.

Our students are entitled to the very best breadth and depth of provision, and we are unapologetically ambitious for every student, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. If you share our outlook, click apply to find out more.

We are looking for someone who:

• Loves their subject, has excellent subject knowledge and wants to contribute to the development of an expertly sequenced, knowledge-rich curriculum built to rival the best in the country.
• Is an ambitious practitioner who wants to make a real impact on further driving up standards.
• Is keen to play a key role in developing our whole ethos and is fully aligned with our vision.
• Is personable and pragmatic and can energise and motivate students and colleagues alike.
• Has the highest expectations of what all students can and will achieve.
• Is committed to working as part of a whole-school team.

In return, you’ll work in a school where:

• There are clear classroom routines, so time is not wasted.
• There is a focus on feedback, not punitive marking.
• There is a focus on student learning, not data input.
• There is a centralised support team that, along with senior leaders, manages student conduct.
• Curriculum areas and staff plan and work together.
• Teachers are free to teach knowledge – “the best that has been thought and said”.
• Teachers are encouraged to partake in weekly research discussions and the development of whole-school strategies.
• Staff are valued as professionals and experts in their field.
• Weekly CPD time is built into the school day to allow all staff to partake in educational research, subject knowledge development and deliberate practice of pedagogical approaches.

Visits

Visits to the school are recommended and warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact Debbie Broadhurst, PA to the Headteacher at debbiebroadhurst@noelbakeracademy.co.uk.

Apply

Please visit our website to find out more. To apply, please send a completed application form and covering letter explaining your interest in the role and how you meet the person specification to vacancies@noelbakeracademy.co.uk.

Closing date: 17 October 2024.

Interview date: 21 October 2024.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt; therefore, shortlisted candidates may be contacted in advance of the closing date.

Noel-Baker Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.