Additional Information
Contract Type: Temporary Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Apprentice Teacher Rate (Unqualified 1)The Role
Principal: Ms J Schofield | Required: As Soon as Possible | Apprentice Teacher of Mathematics | Fixed Term Dependent on Course | Unqualified - Point 1, Actual Salary (£20,598) Pending Pay Award
The Discovery Academy is delighted to advertise an excellent teacher apprenticeship opportunity within our highly successful, well established Mathematics faculty.
The successful applicant will have one-to-one support from both school-based-subject and university mentors, whilst working alongside experienced practitioners within the school and across our Trust. Here at The Discovery Academy, there are many exciting future career opportunities available once qualified teacher status (QTS) has been achieved.
The post will provide the successful applicant with wonderfully rewarding opportunities to develop pupils to the highest levels and will include one day a week CPD to become a fully qualified teacher. Applications are invited from inspiring and enthusiastic individuals who wish to join a highly motivated team dedicated to having a positive impact on young people’s life chances, academic success, and welfare.
The Academy boasts outstanding facilities, a state-of-the-art learning environment and was judged ‘Good’ following an inspection by Ofsted in January 2019. Our growth programme includes a £4.5 million additional teaching facility. The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, three Primary Schools and a Central team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.
Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.
The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 28.68%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services.
The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.
If you feel that the position is of an interest, you have the right experience and skills and are ready for fresh challenges, then we would love to hear from you. To apply, simply click on the 'Apply Now' button located at the top of this page, directing you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal.
If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our HR/Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk
Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.
Closing Date for this Post: Monday 30th September 2024 at 9:00am
Interview Date: Week Commencing 7th October 2024
Qualifications
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A good standard of education and relevant experience |
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Achieved Grade 4, above or equivalent in GCSE Mathematics and English |
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Skills
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Training and experience across the secondary phase in specialised subject area. |
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Experience in the practical application of learning. |
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Proven effectiveness as a teacher. |
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Experience of successful management of change. |
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Personal Attributes | |
Ability to work under pressure and be flexible. |
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Ability to work to agreed targets and deadlines. |
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Good organisational skills. |
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Commitment to equal opportunities policies. |
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High expectations personally for students and staff. |
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Ability to lead and motivate staff and students. |
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Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
Strong awareness of Health and Safety issues. |
Desirable
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Ability to take risks. |
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A self-starter with vision and imagination. |
Desirable
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Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. |
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Knowledge of assessment across vocational and G.C.S. E. Specialist subject(s). |
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Evidence of successfully implementing strategies for raising standards. |
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Ability in understanding of good assessment and its implications for planning and teaching. |
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Ability to support teaching across the Academy. |
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Qualifications | |
A good standard of education / relevant experience |
Essential
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Achieved Grade 4, above or equivalent in GCSE Mathematics and English |
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Safeguarding Information
The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.
Please note, in order to comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines, we are unable to accept CV’s. You must include all details within your profile and personal statement.
Discovery Academy
Discovery Drive
Bentilee
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST2 0GA
Alphα Academies Trust
recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk