Fast Track Lead Practitioner of Maths | The Discovery Academy | SCH-AIAT-0255

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Establishment: Discovery Academy Location: Stoke-on-Trent Salary: 35,674 - 49,084 Department: Maths Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Closing Date: 24/03/2025 09:00 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: MPS3 - UPS3, Plus a Temporary TLR3 payment of £3,344

The Role

Principal: Ms J Schofield | Required: As Soon as Possible | Fast Track Lead Practitioner of Mathematics | MPS3 - UPS3, Actual Salary (£35,674 - £49,084) | Plus a Temporary TLR3 payment of £3,344



The Discovery Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Fast Track Lead Practitioner of Mathematics to join our strong team of highly motivated professionals. This exciting new role is for teachers who are just completing their ECT period, show exceptional performance and want a fast track into leadership through our Fast Track programme. 


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 24th March 2025 at 9:00am

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Benefits

Other
Temporary TLR3 payment of £3,344 Temporary TLR3 payment of £3,344

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
Qualified Teacher Status
Essential
Recent and relevant personal and professional development
Essential
Completion of Early Career Teacher Training
Essential
Degree or equivalent qualification
Essential

Skills

Qualifications
Degree or equivalent qualification.
Essential
Qualified teacher status.
Essential
Recent and relevant personal and professional development.
Essential
Completion of Early Career Teacher Training
Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Improve the effectiveness of teaching & learning within the faculty such that all learners achieve or exceed their full potential.
Essential
Ability to command respect from students, staff, parents and be a positive presence in the Academy
Essential
Ability to manage change; support, and increasingly lead innovations and meet challenges successfully.
Essential
Good Interpersonal and communication skills
Essential
Ability to articulate passion for teaching and learning
Essential
Ensure that excellent and innovative practices become widespread across the department and increasingly across the Academy
Essential
Ability to assist in the development of effective policies and practices in the pursuit of excellence in educational standards and quality.
Essential
Improve assessment practices such that you improve the quality of teaching within your area(s) of responsibility.
Essential
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to promote effective practices.
Essential
Ability to support and lead on quality staff development leading to personal and professional progression.
Essential
Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Strong evidence of strong teaching and taking on CPD strategies given by Academy or other means
Essential
Recent and relevant personal and professional development and evidence of independent research that can be evidenced in own teaching practice and maybe shared in department or beyond
Essential
Accurate assessment and evaluation of own teaching practice of attainment, progress and areas for development that secure improvements.
Essential
Experience in developing effective working relationships in a department and across an Academy
Essential
A track record as an effective and efficient subject teacher of students of all abilities.
Essential
Demonstrate a positive impact on teaching, learning and standards.
Essential
Demonstrate an impact on learning which impacts positively on student performance.
Essential
Experience of developing individualised learning in students and staff using the full range of resources to support it.
Essential
A well-developed philosophy of high aspirations and expectations for every student to receive a good education and achieve high standards.
Essential
Openness to challenge, risk-taking and creative ideas
Essential
The ability to understand, analyse and make effective use of a wide range of data.
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
A willingness to undertake appropriate training.
Essential
A team player.
Essential
Resilient when working under pressure.
Essential
Pragmatic and proactive.
Essential
Excellent health and attendance record.
Essential
Dynamic and positive.
Essential

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.

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