Leader of Teaching and Learning in Mathematics

Salary: MPS/UPS £22,023 - £37,496 per annum, depending on relevant teaching experience with TLR level 1 £12,642 pa (plus a recruitment and retention package for an exceptional candidate)

Full time as in accordance with the Teachers' Pay and Conditions document

Come to work in a thriving community. Gosforth Federated Academies comprises two schools (Gosforth Academy and Gosforth Junior High Academy) committed to providing a superb education for pupils from Year 5 through to Year 13.

Gosforth Academy is a successful school which was graded 'outstanding' in its most recent Ofsted inspection. We are seeking a talented, highly skilled and innovative leader for teaching and learning in Maths.

Maths enjoys a high profile in the school. The Maths department is both energetic and dynamic, achieving outstanding results. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to lead a large and successful department within a skilled and supportive environment, backed up by excellent resources and facilities.

In addition to the TLR payment attached to the post, attractive recruitment and retention incentives are available for an exceptional candidate. These include payment of a recruitment and retention allowance and membership of our Associate Leader team, providing an ideal progression route to senior management

What we need:

• An outstanding practitioner;
• A passion for Maths and for teaching all facets of the Maths curriculum;
• A proven track record of excellent achievement across all key stages;
• A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum.
• The ability to lead, inspire and develop a team of staff;
• A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities;
• Excellent communication and ICT skills;

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals;
• Enthusiastic and motivated students;
• Excellent career development opportunities;
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development;
• A large, vibrant Sixth form;
• A school with its community at heart;
• Low cost membership of an on-site gym and excellent sports facilities;
• An exciting programme of staff 'well-being' activities, from Football to Surfing!

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference within a positive and exciting environment. If you share our community's ethos of progression, diversity and dynamism then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Gosforth Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.

For further details and an application form please contact Mrs Denise Thomas at the above address or email hr@ga.newcastle.sch.uk. Alternatively visit our website www.gosforthacademy.org.uk. Completed application forms to be returned to Mr Hugh Robinson, Principal.

Closing date is 12 noon Wednesday 8th October 2014.

Gosforth Federated Academies - Principal: Hugh Robinson

GOSFORTH ACADEMY
Knightsbridge
Great North Road
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 2JH