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Mathematics Teacher - Full-time

Turner Schools

  • Ref:KCC-F42-11-T
  • Posted:09/03/2018
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:Sep 2018
  • App Close Date:21/03/2018 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Week Commencing 27th March 2018

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Join Team Turner - Apply to be one of our Free School's Founding Teachers!

Are you passionate about delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum?

Are you a specialist in Maths?

Are you committed to an inclusive academic approach to learning?

Turner Free School is looking for an exceptional Maths teacher to join our exciting new secondary Free School, which is opening in Folkestone in September 2018 to Year 7 students. Our goal is to set a new standard in non-selective education through offering a rigorous knowledge-based curriculum, which will equip our students with cultural capital and enable them to thrive in education and in life. Ultimately, at the Turner Free School, we want every child to follow any dream, be able to achieve any goal and to be anything that they want to be!

In order to achieve this, we aim for all students to complete the EBACC and to aspire towards university or professional employment. Moreover, we are looking for candidates who are passionate about our students becoming: confident and engaged readers; able to speak an additional working language beyond Standard English (ideally French or Mandarin); and know how to develop tolerant and respectful citizens.

At Turner Free School, we will create a strong community, which will be underpinned by excellent, courteous relationships between staff, students, parents and the local area. In addition, we ill operate a system of Family Dining, which will be packed-lunch free. All staff will dine with students to build relationships, ensure social inclusion and develop confidence in trying new foods. This will ensure that all students are part of our community and that they can develop fluency in conversations, impeccable manners and the ability to show appreciation for those around them.

We welcome applications from exellent Maths teachers, with a passion for delivering challenging, inspiring and knowledge-rich lessons for all. We are looking for reflective practitioners, who are willing to work collaboratively, and who will go the extra mile to ensure success for our students.

As a founding member of the school, you will play a key role in establishing our curriculum, expectations and ethos, and will have significant ownership over the delivery of our subject area. We are dedicated to continuous professional development in all areas, and will ensure that you receive high quality and effective training in order to support you in your role.

Turner Free School is part of the 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 safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including checks against the barred list. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the trust

Turner Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with schools in Folkestone and Dover on the beautiful Kent coast. The Turner Schools family includes six schools in Folkestone:-

Dover Christ Church Academy, Folkestone Primary, Folkestone Academy, Morehall Primary, Martello Primary, Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.

Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures…Empowering children’s futures…Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this, Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’

They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children. • Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve. • Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective. • Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking. • Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team. • Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions. • Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children. • Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry. • Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

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. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Caroline Dominguez
  • Address:Academy Lane,
    Folkestone,
    Kent,
    CT19 5FP
  • Telephone: 01303 842433
  • Email: hr@turnerschools.com

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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.