Head of Maths | The Discovery Academy | SCH-AIAT-0186

The Role

Principal: Ms J Schofield | Required: Easter 2025 | Head of Maths | Actual Salary (£56,082 to £61,882) plus £2,000 relocation allowance 

 

The Discovery Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Maths to join our strong team of highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. This is a fantastic opportunity for inspiring and aspirational individuals to join a creative, supportive, and successful faculty. Maths is a rapidly improving area delivering an exciting curriculum, which students enjoy and achieve well in.

The Discovery Academy is committed to developing literacy and numeracy for all our students, and therefore, for the right candidate, there is an opportunity to lead academy-wide Numeracy development alongside leading mathematics.

At the heart of everything we do is an unremitting desire for our students to become successful and responsible young people who make a positive contribution to our academy and the wider community. To do this, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

Our Purpose

At the Discovery Academy our purpose is that we are committed to "delivering ambitious, high-quality teaching and learning every lesson, every day that overcomes inequality and allows every student to achieve success". As an Academy we have created a culture around our core values of Pride, Respect and Commitment to ensure high expectations, positive relationships, and support for all students. We believe having high expectations of behaviour and attitudes enables teachers to teach and students to develop in a caring, supportive environment.

Why Discovery?

The Discovery Academy is one of the largest Academies in Stoke-on-Trent. It boasts a £21 million building with world class facilities, including extensive sport and recreation areas. The building design has a faculty-based organisation in which subject areas are co-located to foster collaboration and project-based learning opportunities. There are an extensive range of vocational and academic facilities across the Academy.

 

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four 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.

 

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

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 to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

 

We’re Disability Confident!

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.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

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.

 

How to Apply

We want people who are prepared to make a difference to a child’s life and inspire others.

 

We want a community that thrives on Ambition, Respect and Resilience in a culture of belonging.

 

If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us. 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 25^th November 2024 at 9:00am

Interview Date: Week Commencing 2^nd December 2024

Benefits

Other
£2,000 relocation allowance

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Recent and relevant personal and professional development		Essential
Qualified Teacher Status		Essential

Skills

Qualifications
Degree or equivalent qualification.	Essential
Recent or relevant leadership and/or management qualification.	Essential
Recent and relevant personal and professional development.	Essential
Qualified teacher status.	Essential
Personal Attributes
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.	Essential
Awareness and sensitivity with regard to equal opportunities and race equality.	Essential
Responsible for improving the quality of teaching and learning and for raising levels of student progress. The expected outcome will be that every child receives a good education and achieves standards that are at least in line with or better than the standards expected of them.	Essential
A willingness to undertake appropriate training.	Essential
A willingness to undertake appropriate training.	Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Can lead and manage a named faculty.	Essential
Is a capable, energetic and motivating leader who engages people naturally, can operate in a sophisticated network of partnerships and stakeholders and has a strong commitment to comprehensive education.	Essential
Ability to understand, analyse and make effective use of a wide range of data.	Essential
A clear understanding of the collation and implementation of a variety of data capture sources.	Essential
An openness to challenge, risk-taking and creative ideas.	Essential
Ability to command respect from students, staff, parents, governors and the wider community and be a strong identifiable presence in the school.	Essential
Recognise the importance to empathise with the needs of students, parents/carers and staff in a firm, consistent manner.	Essential
Strong negotiating and influencing skills.	Essential
Ability to manage change; lead innovations and meet challenges successfully.	Essential
Commitment to high standards, continuous improvement, quality assurance and the development of staff.	Essential
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.	Essential
Ability to translate that vision into reality.	Essential
Be able to articulate a vision underpinned by targets and goals aligned with an ability to empower others.	Essential
Relevant Skills
The ability to establish a positive ethos and sense of high achievement for all.	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
A track record as an effective and efficient subject teacher of students of all abilities.	Essential
A good knowledge and understanding of key national education priorities, policies and programmes in relation to the role.	Essential
Experience of developing individualised learning that has impacted on students’ learning and teaching approaches adopted by staff.	Essential
Successful experience of strategic development planning, implementation and self-evaluation with clear, successful outcomes at a team level.	Essential
Experience in developing effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders in and out of school.	Essential
Proven track record of managing change to make a demonstrable impact on performance.	Essential
A track record of organising curriculum and extra-curricular events.	Essential
Successful leadership and management experience in a relevant curriculum, pastoral or wider school role.	Essential
Recognised high quality record as an effective and efficient subject teacher and tutor.	Essential