Teacher of Maths
Nishkam High School
Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive with possible TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 16 March 2015
Job overview
The School
OFSTED ‘Outstanding’ Nishkam High School opened in September 2012. The video footage on our website and on ‘YouTube’ that shows the ‘Building of Nishkam High School’ is an essential starting point for any interested candidate. The ‘new’ DfE built school opened in April 2014 and a visit to a truly inspirational building is highly recommended. Please contact the school on: 0121 348 7660 and we will be happy to make arrangements for such a visit.
OFSTED visited one day after the new school was opened. Read the details of their ‘Outstanding’ judgement in all areas at: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/138586 or on our website.
The Trust You will be working with a pioneering group, Nishkam School Trust, which is a flagship DfE Free School Trust, and the first multi-faith academy trust in the UK. At the core of Nishkam education is the triple pursuit of nurturing a strong values-led approach to life, academic excellence and creating a community that supports children throughout their lives
Overview
This is a somewhat unique and certainly exciting opportunity to shape a school from its near foundation and establish a culture for our students that nurtures their holistic well-being and academic excellence through a shared set of values that unites those of different faiths as well as those of no faith. Opportunities such as this one occur rarely in the working life of a teaching professional, particularly at Senior Leadership level. The post should be of interest to those with creative, inspiring minds and a conscientious attitude toward making a difference to our students. There will, of course, be challenges as we make our journey; however, the rewards will be hugely satisfying.
The Role
Teaching Maths across Key Stages 3 – 5 (including GCSE and possibly A-level), with the opportunity of leadership development for the right candidate.
You will be
- a graduate with QTS (desirable)
- an innovative and dedicated classroom practitioner with a proven record in raising standards and driving progress
- able to inspire pupils to go beyond their expectations with a real passion for your subject
- a creative and inventive professional, committed to being a positive role model for children
- enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school
- currently be working in either the private or state school system
- keen to play a key role in the interventions and support given to students who require help
Nishkam School Trust (NST) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
To apply:
- You need to complete an application form, which you can download from our website www.nishkamschool.org/recruitment or contact the school office on 0121 647 6890
Applications to be sent to recruitment@nishkameducation.org by 5pm on Monday 16th March 2015
Successful applicants will be contacted on Wednesday 18th March 2015
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25th March 2015
Nishkam High School – Birmingham
Reporting to: Principal
About Nishkam High School
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- Nishkam High School
- Great King Street North, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B19 2LF
- United Kingdom
Nishkam High School is a mixed, comprehensive, Sikh secondary school with sixth form and partnering nursery and primary schools, situated in north-west Birmingham. It is supported by The Nishkam School Trust, which also operates schools in West London, Wolverhampton and Kenya. A smaller than average secondary school, Nishkam High School provides 700 places for students aged 11-18 when fully subscribed.
The Nishkam School Trust has a 30-year history of educating children, working with the government for the past 10 years on schools for the Sikh community. Nishkam High School opened as a free school in September 2012.
Co-Principals
Mr Chris Deeks / Mrs Emma Wilks
Values and vision
Nishkam High School's values are summarised by both the school slogan, "excellence in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well", and the school name, with the word "nishkam" translating as "selflessness". The school emphasises the Sikh value of serving others and welcomes children of all faiths and none.
With a diverse curriculum including music and physical education, the secondary school also has a strong spiritual focus. Its ethos is based on 24 spiritual and moral dispositions on topics such as compassion and creativity. The school is about "more than academic excellence", is "more than a school" and encourages students to look after "more than self".
Ofsted report
“The school provides a rich education for students that include library lessons and opportunities for them to engage in public speaking, as well as providing an extended school day. Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is promoted outstandingly well. The effectiveness of the sixth form is outstanding and students have courses tailored to their needs which enable them to develop their talents.”
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