Maths Teacher – Second in Department

Changing Perceptions Each and Every Day

We are seeking a motivated and creative teacher /(s) with a genuine passion for bringing the best from every single student to join our team.  You will be committed to ensuring students make their very best progress, through planning and delivering engaging lessons that will inspire our learners to succeed across KS3 and KS4.  You will be joining an excellent team of teachers in a core faculty area, comprising of a structure of a Director of Learning for Mathematics, two Deputy Directors of Learning and a team of skilled subject specialists.

Our Maths Department is comprised of 9 teachers and 2 Achievement Tutors. There have been significant improvements in our Maths results over the last 3 years, both in relation to pupil progress and attainment.

This post is an opportunity to join an already strong Maths Faculty who have a positive team ethos and are committed to doing their best for our students.
Firth Park Academy is a secondary school for students aged 11 to 16 sponsored by the Academies Enterprise Trust (AET).

What do you expect our teachers to be doing today?

• Making a positive difference to the lives and futures of students from 37 difference countries of the world
• Teaching outstandingly talented students who are part of our NHS, Engineering and Cultural Ambassadors programmes with local industries
• Flipping learning so our Gold Lead Learners can teach their peers
• Providing an inspirational role model for students who feel safer at school than anywhere else
• Celebrating student success at one of our Performance Arts Showcases

Students are at the heart of all we do here at Firth Park Academy. We are proud to celebrate the ‘Strength in Diversity’ of an Academy which brings together students who speak 37 different languages. We put ‘Learning Ahead of All’ through high expectations and aspirations for success, in an environment where staff, students and parents all work in partnership to achieve the very best outcomes.

We are an ‘Open Doors Academy’ who are at the heart of our community and enjoy partnership building to create the best possible opportunities for our students’ futures. In a recent DfE visit our students shared that “they are proud of their academy and their teachers”. We are proud of their success and invite you to come and visit us to see if you would like to join us on our inspirational journey to outstanding success for our students.

We are strongly committed to the professional development of our teachers, knowing that the stronger our teachers, the stronger our learners. We share a vision of helping our students achieve world class learning outcomes by developing world class teachers in a world class community. All our teachers can join career progression pathways to open up opportunities for leadership development, collaboration with our AET partner schools and even international educational experiences.

You are also encouraged to get in touch to find out more. Please contact Javaad Ahmed, Director of Learning, on 0114 2576238 or j.ahmed@firthpark.sheffield.sch.uk

Closing date: Monday 4 May 2015.
Interviews to be held week beginning Monday 11 May 2015.

For further information on this position and to make an application please visit: https://www.hirewire.co.uk/SG/1058184/MS_JobDetails.aspx?JobID=60569

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Each of the academies within the AET is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.

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