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Mathematics Teacher - Full-time

Folkestone Academy, Folkestone

  • Ref:KCC886-6908-235T
  • Posted:02/03/2017
  • Pay:MPS or UPS + £500 FA Allowance
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:31/03/2017 at 12:00
  • Interviews:tbc

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Teacher of Maths

Required to start September 2017

MPS or UPS + £500 Folkestone Allowance

Folkestone Academy offers a state of the art learning environment for over 1800, 11-18 year olds. We believe that all our young people are entitled to an academically rigorous curriculum, supported by a unique form of pastoral care and guidance.  We offer an innovative, inspiring place to work with a commitment to personal career development and training.

Our aim is to inspire pupils through the delivery of motivational lessons. The academy has superb teaching talent at all levels, complimented by an energetic and dynamic leadership team. Awarded a Good grading by Ofsted in November 2015, the vision for the Academy is to become an outstanding school within the next five years – a vision that as a Teacher of Maths you will play a vital part in.

You will be:

  • Committed to The Folkestone Academy’s values- ‘Choose with courage, live with joy and succeed with ambition’
  • An outstanding classroom practitioner in your specialist subject with a proven record in raising student attainment and proficient in teaching at different Key Stages
  • A Qualified teacher with QTS status including NQTs
  • Passionate about providing every child with the support, tools and capacity to make outstanding progress in all areas.
  • A creative, inventive and dedicated classroom practitioner with a real passion for your subject

In return we will offer you:

  • A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further
  • Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment
  • The opportunity to develop in a supported and structured environment
  • Opportunities for further promotion for talented colleagues

If you are an ambitious professional, an advocate for all children and you believe in helping and challenging others to realise their potential, this could be the right position for you.

For more information about working with us, and to apply, please visit our website www.folkestoneacademy.com and click on to our secondary site, followed by the Vacancies link.  Please download an electronic application form and send to Sophie Tyler, PA to the Headteacher on email Sophie.Tyler@FolkestoneAcademy.com

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

 

 

 

 

Information about the school

At Folkestone Academy we foster an environment where students value their education and enjoy their learning and feel inspired to develop their true passions. We offer traditional academic subjects alongside creative arts, sports and a vibrant extra-curricular. We want our pupils to find their talents and be the best they can be.

We believe our purpose is to provide the young people we serve with a powerful education. This education will foster ambitious students who have the confidence to succeed academically and to go on to live fulfilled, successful lives.

We believe that a knowledge-led curriculum delivered by research-engaged, dedicated practitioners is the catalyst necessary to achieve this purpose. Essential to this purpose is our shared commitment to our values.

Folkestone Academy is part of Turner Schools, which is committed to giving a powerful education to local families through schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Turner Schools is committed to ensuring success without selection for our pupils and students by teaching them the core knowledge and life skills they need to thrive in the modern world. Turner Schools is committed to leading schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Our mission is to set a new standard in non-selective education, empowering our pupils and students with cultural capital. In this way we will contribute to the regeneration of the region; we call this mission ‘sea-change’.

Our schools include: Folkestone Academy; Folkestone Primary; Morehall Primary; Martello Primary; and Turner Free School.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available on line.Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Sally Simmonds, HR Manager
  • Address:Academy Lane, Folkestone Academy , Secondary, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP
  • Telephone: (01303) 842400
  • Email: recruitment@folkestoneacademy.com

Fax: (01303) 842417

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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.