Teacher of Mathematics

The Trustees of George Dixon Academy are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Mathematics from September 2015.

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. In 2014 and 2015, the Academy received national recognition from David Laws, the Minister of State for schools, and, in 2014 from the SSAT, both for the excellent progress of our students. Levels of progress in English and Maths have been significantly above the National Average over the past three years.

Maths is taught at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 with both Maths and Further Maths being offered at KS5. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, confident, creative and enthusiastic teacher to contribute fully to the future development of Maths.

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.

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.

We would welcome applications from experienced or newly qualified teachers.

For a full job description, person specification and application pack, please contact Catherine Hubbard at Hays Education 0121 236 4476/ gdacademy@hays.com

Visits to the academy are welcomed and encouraged. Should you wish to visit, please contact: m.simister@georgedixonacademy.com (Headmasters’ PA)

Closing date for applications: Midday on Thursday 16th April 2015

Letters of application must address the following three questions:

1. What experiences have prepared you for teaching at George Dixon Academy? (Maximum 400 words)

2. Write about a time when you have modelled good practice to colleagues. What was the impact? (Maximum 400 words)

3. Describe the impact that you will have made after 100 days in post. (Maximum 400 words)

Completed applications must be returned by Midday on Thursday 16th April to Catherine Hubbard at Hays Education via email to gdacademy@hays.com or to Hays Education, 5th Floor, St Philips 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.

West Midlands
George Dixon Academy
Portland Road, Birmingham. B16 9GD
www.hays.co.uk/jobs/george-dixon-academy