Deputy Director Mathematics with Ks4 Lead - Full-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-428T
• Posted:20/05/2022
• Pay:MPS/UPS plus TLR
• Start Date:September 2022
• App Close Date:06/06/2022 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Cornwallis Academyare looking to appoint a highly driven and inspirational Deputy Director of Mathematics with responsibility for Key Stage Four who would relish the opportunity to become part of our Mathematics Department supporting the Director of Mathematics on a permanent, full-time basis from September 2022.    

Our Mathematics Department consists of a team of skilled and motivated teachers, and the post offers outstanding opportunities for continuous personal and professional development for an innovative and ambitious teacher looking for career advancement. 

You will be joining an incredibly well resourced department that has a relentless drive for improvement as we look to build on our success over the last three years at both GCSE and A-Level. Last summer, we achieved a Progress 8 score of +0.13, with 63% pass rate.  38% of our students achieved 5+ in English and Maths and an impressive 66% achieved grade 4+ in Maths, as well as 100% A*-E at A Level. 

As well as our state-of-the-art facilities, we have an exciting programme of trips, visits and extra-curricular activities.  Cornwallis Academy values positive and professional working relationships and seeks individuals who will support this ethos. We are very excited about the future of Mathematics in our School and we are ready to invest in the right people to ensure its success. 

The job entails the following responsibilities:

• To assist the Head of Department with daily duties across all key stages and assume responsibility for the management of the department in the Head of Department’s absence
• To lead by example by being a role model to the department
• To demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for Mathematics and have a desire to inspire staff and students
• To promote positive working relationships within the department
• To monitor teaching and learning, run standardisations and develop course and curriculum structures
• To support colleagues in lesson planning and assessment
• To assist Head of Department with updates to examination specifications
• To assist the Head of Department and run subject specific CPD and training sessions
• To monitor assessment and analyse data across key-stages to support student progress
• To support staff and monitor behaviour management across all key stages
• To plan intervention strategies where necessary
• To performance manage colleagues setting personalised and effective targets
• To lead agenda items in briefing and meetings
• To liaise with colleagues from other curriculum areas to support student wellbeing
• To carry out any other duties required by the Head of Department

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications 
• The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two secondary schools, one primary school and one nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• An incredibly well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Information about the school

Cornwallis Academy is a ‘Good’ school on the outskirts of Loose, Maidstone with over 1300 students on roll aged 11 to 18. Cornwallis’ aim is to provide all students with the best educational provision.

It is a fully inclusive school, enabling all students to be the best they can be by having ‘ambitions for all’. Believing all students should be given every opportunity to achieve not only academically but also personally.

In line with the Cornwallis ‘SMILE’ ethos, the aim is to motivate, inspire, excite and engage all students so that they can be successful in their learning. Placing students’ wellbeing at the heart of everything. A strong community ethos permeates, throughout the school, focusing on learning and progress as well as the whole child.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

Documents

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• Teacher Job Description and Person Specification