Leading Practitoner: Mathematics

The Trustees of George Dixon Academy are seeking to appoint highly motivated and talented mathematics teacher who is committed to raising the expectations and achievements of our community and transforming outcomes for our students.

We are looking for an inspirational teacher with vision, tenacity, optimism, strong interpersonal skills as well as a proven ability to motivate and lead change. We are seeking candidates who are interested in working in a progressive team that prioritises collaborative approaches to raising standards. The successful candidate will support the further improvement in the teaching and learning of Mathematics and play a key role in helping improve student progress across the Academy.

George Dixon has achieved Academy status due to the exceptional rise in academic performance as recognised by the Department of Education; and was given the judgement of Good in all categories by Ofsted in January 2013. The Academy has also received national recognition, in 2014, from both the Minister of State for schools and the SSAT for the excellent progress of our students.

Maths is taught at all Key Stages. Achievement at KS4 is outstanding

You will be joining an improving department and where there are excellent opportunities for career development.

All staff are provided with a laptop.

The successful candidate will:

• Raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students;
• Have a commitment to inclusion;
• Help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the department;
• Have drive, enthusiasm, resilience, warmth and humour;
• Have opportunities to contribute to the wider life and ethos of the Academy (e.g. The Duke of Edinburgh Award)

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to join a supportive staff and work with well-motivated students;
• An innovative curriculum;
• The opportunity to join an aspiring academy with exciting plans for the future;
• An excellent NQT programme (if applicable);
• A data rich environment focused on raising standards.

Visits to the academy are welcomed and encouraged.

Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd September at 12 noon.

For a full job description and application pack, please contact Samantha Fox at Hays Education:
T: 0121 236 4476
E: gdacademy@hays.com

Completed applications must be returned to Samantha Fox at Hays Education by midday on the closing date of Monday 22nd September 2014 either via email gdacademy@hays.com or to Hays Education, St Phillips House, 4 St Philips Place, Birmingham, B3 2SL

George Dixon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

George Dixon Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

George Dixon Academy
Portland Road
Birmingham
B16 9GD