Lead Practitioner in Mathematics - Full-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-532L
• Posted:30/05/2023
• Pay:LPS 6-10
• Start Date:September 2023 January 2024
• App Close Date:30/06/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

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We are looking for a Leading Practitioner in Mathematics to provide a specialist lead role, within the Mathematics department and alongside the Director of Mathematics, to develop and implement teaching and learning initiatives and strategies to achieve outstanding teaching and learning throughout the department.  

The post offers outstanding opportunities for continuous personal and professional development for a highly motivated and ambitious teacher looking for career advancement. You will play a key role in the Mathematics department as we strive to set challenging targets with high expectations for all students. 

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding classroom teacher who can lead on teaching and learning in the department, modelling excellence in the classroom and ultimately across the rest of the school
• Coach and mentor colleagues in order that best practice is shared and consistent across the department
• Have the vision and energy required to impact on the continuous process of raising attainment in the department

We can offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and gaining nationally accredited qualifications 
• Innovative teaching spaces with access to state-of-the-art facilities
• The support of a Trust that currently runs two secondary schools, primary school and nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Cornwallis Academy value positive working relationships and seek individuals who will support this ethos. We are very excited about the future of Mathematics in our Academy and we are ready to invest in the right people to ensure its success.

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside please email John Baker, Director of Mathematics: jbaker@cornwallisacademy.com and arrange a visit.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Future Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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

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