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Numeracy Co-ordinator - Full-time

The Skinners’ Kent Academy, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC8866916-66T
  • Posted:23/09/2015
  • Pay:MPS/UPS + TLR 2
  • Start Date:Jan 2016
  • App Close Date:05/10/2015 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w/c 5th or 12th October 2015

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NUMERACY COORDINATOR, TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated teacher of Mathematics to join our Enterprise Faculty which is committed to raising standards and expectations and who has the experience to take on the role of Numeracy Coordinator with a TLR 2 responsibility.

This is a unique opportunity to be involved in and help shape our Academy, at an exciting stage in its development. The right candidate will be dedicated to helping mould the future of how our Enterprise Faculty delivers a curriculum and lessons which inspire and motivate students. This is an exciting initial leadership post and with the Academy’s growth and development further leadership and management opportunities may arise.

The successful candidate will be a hardworking, creative, energetic, excellent classroom practitioner. They will have the capacity to help us establish a vibrant learning environment, and a culture of enthusiasm for learning. Their professionalism and dedication will enable our students to achieve more than they believe possible.

The Enterprise Faculty specialises in Mathematics, ICT and Business Studies. Mathematics is taught from Year 7 through to GCSE with ‘A’ level mathematics also on offer. Institute of Financial Services (IFS) is taught in Year 9, 10, 12 & 13 with IB Diploma subject of Information Technology in the Global Society (ITGS) being taught in Year 12 & 13. Computer Science is taught at GCSE for Year 9 and 10. The Enterprise Faculty is a successful Faculty that has grown both in size and range of subjects taught over the past 5 years. The Faculty leadership consists of a Head of Faculty, Deputy Head of Faculty and a number of leadership roles across the subjects within the Faculty. The Faculty is housed in its own wing of the Academy. Senior House (Years 9 – 13) students are taught within this environment. Year 7 & 8 students (Junior House) are taught in Junior House, a separate area for all Junior House teaching.

This post is for a Numeracy Coordinator (TLR 2) and will be an opportunity for someone who wishes to take on their first leadership and management role.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE - Please include the following in your application:

Job pack and application form available from www.skinnerskentacademy.org.uk

A letter explaining how your experience and qualifications equip you for this role. Please refer to the role profile.

  1. Identify one particular initiative that you have developed which you feel would be relevant to this position.
  2. Set out your relevant qualifications, experience, in service training and interests on the application form.
  3. Include names and addresses of two professionals who are willing to provide you with a reference, one of whom should be your most recent/current employer.

    4. Information about the school

    The Skinners’ Kent Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school for children aged 11-18 with around 1,100 students currently on its role. Located in Tunbridge Wells, the Academy is a non-selective school in a local authority that operates a selective system.

    The Skinners’ Kent Academy opened in 2009 and occupies a £21.4 million facility. In its 2016 inspection The Academy was rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted.

    The Academy is part of the Skinners’ family of schools who are supported by The Skinners’ Company, one of the 12 great livery companies in the City of London.

    Values and vision:

    The secondary school was founded on principles of high standards and high aspirations. It aims to be a emotionally enriching place with a culture of active participation.

    Teachers seek to create, develop and maintain an education that provides opportunities for success for all. The Skinners’ Kent Academy aims to celebrate the achievement of everyone, in all aspects of life.

    Job Contact Information

    • Name:HR Department
    • Address:The Skinners’ Kent Academy, Blackhurst Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4PY
    • Telephone: 01892 534377
    • Email: hr@skinnerskentacademy.org.uk

    Fax: 01892 516203

    Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.