Teacher of Maths
Basildon Upper Academy
Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teacher Scale: £23,254 - £39,109
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- December 2014
- Apply by:
- 10 October 2014
Job overview
We are currently looking for an experienced KS3 Maths Teacher to cover a colleague while they are on maternity leave. This role will commence in December 2014 and will be expected to end in July 2015.
If you can deliver outstanding teaching and learning and will achieve excellent results for all our students then you are just the person to join us.
The Basildon Academies are two state of the art Academies based in Essex, just 35 minutes from London. The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our students aged 11-14 whilst the Upper Academy specialises in our 14-19 year old student populations. The Academies are approximately 1 mile apart.
The role is based on our Lower Academy so will be a KS3 timetable.
The successful candidate will be an experienced classroom practitioner who is able to consistently demonstrate 'good' lessons and is committed to raising attainment.
The successful candidate will:
- Have excellent subject knowledge in Maths
- Be an experienced classroom practitioner who is able to consistently demonstrate 'good' lessons
- Have experience of raising attainment in a challenging classroom environment
- Have a genuine belief in the potential of every child
- Have high expectations for all pupils
- Have a flexible 'can do' attitude
- Be a strong team player
If you have the relevant experience please complete the attached application form and return to Kristin French via recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk.
Closing Date: Friday 10th October 2014 although applications welcomed as soon as possible.
Tours of the Academies will be available for shortlisted candidates.
The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS and health checks.
About Basildon Upper Academy
Basildon Upper Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 14-19 academy with sixth form, situated in Basildon in Essex. Along with the Basildon Lower Academy, it forms The Basildon Academies Trust. The academies share an executive principal, but each academy has its own leadership with a head of academy. There are 576 students on the secondary school’s roll, 207 students of whom are enrolled on 16 to 19 study programmes.
Head of Upper Academy
Mr Gary Smith
Values and vision
Basildon Upper Academy aims to be an aspirational and ambitious academy that is dedicated to supporting students and staff, of all ages, to build a successful career. All staff at the academy set high expectations of students and of themselves; they lead by example to create a culture of respect and tolerance. The positive relationships between leaders, staff and students support the progress of all students at the academies.
Basildon Upper Academy also aims to provide an exceptional education in all areas, placing the achievement of its students at the heart of everything it does. It maintains a passion and commitment towards constant improvement and progression, aiming to maximise the potential of every student through a dynamic, focused curriculum and an unparalleled level of personal support.
Ofsted
“Pupils currently at the academy are making good progress across a range of subjects. The executive principal and head of the upper academy are determined to provide the very highest quality of education for the pupils at the academy. The sixth form provides a good education for pupils. The progress of pupils following academic courses is improving.”
View Basildon Upper Academy’s latest Ofsted report
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