Teacher of Maths - Full-time

Ebbsfleet Academy, Swanscombe

• Ref:KCC886-4001-197T
• Posted:09/09/2019
• Pay:MPS / UPS + Fringe
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:27/09/2019 at 10:00
• Interviews:As soon as possible

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The Ebbsfleet Academy has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Teacher of Maths. Starting as soon as possible, the successful candidate will teach maths across a range of years up to, and including Key Stage 5. The role is fixed term, to cover maternity leave. You will join an existing committed Maths team who will welcome and embrace new ideas and creativity.

It is a fantastic time to be joining The Ebbsfleet Academy. We are a dynamic and successful 11-18 academy serving the local community. We have students of all abilities and from a wide variety of backgrounds, all of whom contribute to the richness of our school population. We encourage all our teaching staff to share ideas and best practice strategies for teaching to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students

Our curriculum is based around the needs of our students and consists of a rich blend of academic and vocational qualifications, all supported by fantastic learning resources including outstanding sports facilities, as well as modern, generously equipped classrooms, workshops and laboratories.

All areas are served by excellent ICT facilities. Working together, in partnership with all stakeholders but especially parents and carers, we are creating a dynamic and innovative learning institution.

Our ambition is to ensure that all of our students achieve their potential, develop as courteous, confident and capable young people and leave with an education that has fully equipped them to go on to university or the career of their choice.

What are we looking for?

A dedicated and highly knowledgeable teacher with a proven track record of achieving successful outcomes for students at both GSCE and A’ level. Candidates should be able to demonstrate their commitment to continually striving to use only the very best practices in teaching, both through implementation of their own strategies and by sharing ideas and learning from other colleagues.

In return you will benefit from an excellent package that includes:

• Competitive salary plus additional responsibility allowance
• Generous holiday entitlement
• LGPS pension scheme
• Access to continuous professional development
• Employee assistance programme
• Coaching and mentoring
• Childcare vouchers and reduced gym membership
• Free on-site parking

Further information about the role, along with an application form, job description and person specification can be found on our website:  www.brooklearningtrust.org.uk/vacancies .To arrange a school visit, telephone the HR Department on 01580 712754 x 331/332/333

For more information about The Ebbsfleet Academy:  www.theebbsfleetacademy.kent.sch.uk

Application Information

Only applications made using Brook Learning Trust application forms will be considered.  Please use your application to demonstrate how your skills and experience match those detailed in the job description. Completed application forms should be sent to careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk by 10am on Friday 27 September 2019. Suitable candidates will be invited for interview at the earliest opportunity

Information about the school

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2022, our Trust comprises 30 geographically organised academies (14 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing 3,000 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Amanda Lee
• Address:The Ebbsfleet Academy, Southfleet Road, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BZ
• Telephone: 01580 712 754
• Email: careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk