Lead Practitioner (Mathematics)
Torquay Academy
Torquay, Devon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership (L7-L9)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 12 March 2015
Job overview
We are looking to appoint for September 2015, an innovative and enthusiastic Lead Practitioner to teach Mathematics at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
The role is vital to our improvement and we will only appoint a candidate whom we believe can make a substantial contribution to raising attainment and developing the quality of the curriculum currently taught in the Academy.
Torquay Academy is an over-subscribed school that is ‘going places’ as we continue on our transformational change which includes a superb new building with a pioneering and innovative learning environment and outstanding sports facilities.
You will be an outstanding teacher, able to innovate, motivate, challenge and ensure success. You also love working with staff and students to help them achieve their potential as well as have an unshakeable belief that all children deserve an excellent Academy.
If you think you have the passion and drive to help us become outstanding, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Informal visits are welcome and encouraged. Please email aheal@tqacademy.co.uk to arrange a visit. For more information and to apply for this job, please visit our website www.tqacademy.co.uk.
Closing date: noon on 12th March 2015.
Torquay Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Torquay Academy
Cricketfield Road, Torquay, Devon TQ2 7NU
(Roll: 900, ages 11-18)
About Torquay Academy
- Torquay Academy
- Cricket Field Road, Torquay
- Devon
- TQ2 7NU
- United Kingdom
Torquay Academy is a heavily-oversubscribed secondary mainstream school for girls and boys between the ages of 11 and 18. There are approximately 1,400 students in the school, including our 6th Form.
We know that a world class school can only be built by having the very best teachers. We invest in all of our staff and you will be working with colleagues who share a passion for teaching. If you join us you will be signing up to the belief that “everyone succeeds” and that “every student who joins Torquay Academy is capable of going on to university”. It is important you share our goals and values.
We believe in effective discipline and support teachers with a strong pastoral team and centralised behaviour systems. We work hard to reduce unnecessary workload so that our teachers can focus on teaching great lessons. We invest in the professional development of all of our staff through 1-to-1 coaching, leadership development and high quality CPD.
If you join us you will be signing up to the belief that “everyone succeeds” and that “every student who joins Torquay Academy is capable of going on to university”. It is important you share our goals and values.
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