Mathematics Teacher - Full-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-298T
• Posted:15/03/2017
• Pay:MPS / UPS
• Start Date:Sep 2017
• App Close Date:18/04/2017 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Teacher of Mathematics

Cornwallis Academy

Salary: Main / Upper Pay Scale

Contract: Permanent / Full Time

Start: September 2017

We are looking to appoint an outstanding classroom teacher who can inspire and excite students about their learning. The Academy is well on its journey of a commitment to the highest of expectations and achievement for all, with an increase of over 10% in the number of students achieving 5A* - C in August 2016. The Mathematics Department also achieved one of their best results to date with an increase of 12% in the number of students achieving A* - C at GCSE and 100% of students achieving A* - C at A-level.

You will be joining a well-resourced department that has a relentless focus on raising achievement and thriving A-level numbers. The post offers outstanding opportunities for continuous personal and professional development for a highly motivated and ambitious teacher looking for career advancement. This is an exciting opportunity for an NQT or experienced teacher. The person appointed would be supported by the Director of Mathematics, Key Stage co-ordinators and a fantastic team of Lead Practitioners.

As well as our state of the art facilities, we have an exciting programme of trips, visits, visitors and extra-curricular activities. 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.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• The ability to teach Mathematics up to KS4 and the potential for development of KS5 teaching
• Possess recent, relevant teaching experience

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and gaining nationally accredited qualifications 
• 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

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email the Director of Maths, Holly Pateman, at holly.pateman@futureschoolstrust.com and arrange a visit.

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

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity. Future Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

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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