Teacher of Mathematics
Ark St Alban's Academy
Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- ARK MPS (MPS + 2.5%) + TLR available for experienced candidates
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2014
- Apply by:
- 28 April 2014
Job overview
Teacher of Mathematics, Birmingham
Are you an outstanding Teacher of Mathematics?
Would you like to join the top school in the country for value added in Mathematics?
St Alban's Academy is an outstanding Church of England academy serving inner city Birmingham. It has a transformational impact on the lives of the young people with whom it works, and challenges everyone who comes through its doors to make the most of their God-given talents. In January 2013 the academy moved into brand new purpose built accommodation, and in September 2013 our brand new sixth form opened.
Maths is a popular post-16 subject at St Albans Academy, with a substantial number of students opting for A Level Maths and Further Maths. We achieved 83% A*-C last year at GCSE. We are looking for an outstanding Teacher of Mathematics to help us build on this success by creating an outstanding education for all of our students.
The department takes a very holistic view of students' development and works relentlessly to overcome barriers to learning. The headteacher, with his senior leaders, sets very high expectations and ensures that they are realised through rigorous monitoring and support systems for students and staff.
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious teacher to join a successful department at an exciting time in the school's development.
We welcome applications from NQTs as well as more experienced teachers. TLR opportunities may be available for experienced candidates.
The successful candidate will:
- be an outstanding maths teacher
- have demonstrable evidence of raising attainment and developing excellence
- be committed to St Alban's ethos of high expectations and no excuses
- have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.
By joining St Alban's Academy you will benefit from small class sizes, a supportive leadership team, a 20-hour teaching week and regular departmental meetings that are held within the school day.
For further information see www.stalbansacademy.org
To apply for this role, please go to https://application.arkschools.net/vacancy/QnGhkjw2 and apply by 11am on Monday 28 April.
To discuss the position further or if you would like to arrange to visit the school, please contact Katie Roberts on katie.roberts@stalbansacademy.org or 0121 446 1323
Reports to: Head of Department
Apply by 11am on Monday 28 April.2014
About Ark St Alban's Academy
About Ark St Alban’s Academy
At Ark St Alban’s Academy, we achieve success by working together as a team of pupils, parents and teachers who all have a shared belief that every child can – and will – succeed.
Our school achieves outstanding results for our young people.
We challenge every pupil to make the most of their God-given talents by working hard to climb the mountain to university. We are committed to preparing every pupil to succeed at university and in a career of their choice. Our pupils make rapid progress through our academic curriculum from their very first day at Ark St Alban’s Academy and we make every minute matter in our purposeful and disciplined school environment.
Our sixth form is the pinnacle of our school. It offers a wide-range of rigorous qualifications, enrichment experiences and careers advice. Pupils are supported in accessing the most selective university courses and apprenticeship providers in the country and we follow the success of our alumni with great pride.
As part of the Ark Network, colleagues at Ark St Alban’s Academy collaborate with peers across the country in matters of curriculum design and assessment, and in pursuing sector leading professional development programmes and qualifications.
It is a school in which every colleague can make a real difference. We are ambitious both for ourselves, our young people and what we can achieve in our community.
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