Head of Maths

Job Description

Maltings Academy and New Rickstones Academy in Witham, Essex are graded 'Outstanding' and 'Good' by Ofsted respectively. Both have a state of the art new building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff alike. We have a committed and ambitious team which includes colleagues from Future Leaders, and have been very successful at developing teachers and leaders with progression both within and beyond the academy.

Due to an internal promotion we are looking for a Head of Maths for Maltings Academy. As many staff work across both academies you will be required to work closely with New Rickstones Academy. Reporting to the Head of Academy, you will join an academy where all colleagues play their part and contribute to whole school improvement through our distributed leadership model. If you embody these values and have high expectations, you will be very successful working with us.

If you are driven to lead and develop Maths then we want to hear from you! We actively welcome applications from Maths leaders looking for their first Head of Maths position, as well as from experienced colleagues looking to develop their career further.

We are looking for:

A proven record of raising and maintaining standards in Maths.
Vision, drive and flare as you join our supportive and forward thinking team of MIddle Leaders.
The ability to consult, devise, communicate, implement, monitor and evaluate improvement with a relentless focus on student outcomes.
Relevant qualifications and a record of professional development (both formal and through appropriate experience) to meet the challenge of the job specification.
A genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to the academy.

We offer:

A commitment to further developing you as a future leader through access to the school network of our sponsor Academies Enterprise Trust.
To be part of an academy moving forward at pace.
A highly committed staff team developing and driving a culture of high expectations and no excuses
A mentorship programme to develop you as a future Leader.

The start date for this position is flexible - Easter, September or sooner if possible.

Closing date: Monday 27 November 2017.

Interviews will take place Thursday 7 December 2017.

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact the Director of Maths for an informal discussion about the post and also to visit the academy. Please contact Simon Gibbs on sgibbs@maltingsacademy.org / 01376 512 911 extension 1304.

Both academies are key member of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), a multi-academy sponsor which aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential, broaden their horizons and become active, prosperous and successful citizens in the world around them. In each of the AET academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes. You will be offered membership of a Health Cash Plan, and Westfield Rewards. Academy staff also have discounted membership at Witham Leisure Centre.

For further information on this position and to make an application please vist our career page by visiting www.maltingsacademy.org and clicking on vacancies.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Each of the academies within the AET is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.

Information about the School

At Maltings Academy we are committed to deliver excellence by creating a calm, purposeful learning environment where staff and students share a common goal that enables all students to succeed.

Everyday, we guide students to be able to make a difference by being respectful of themselves and others, arriving at school with a readiness to learn and engage positively in their lessons and to develop and demonstrate resilience on their learning journey to becoming a generation we can all be proud of.

To achieve our common vision, all members of the academy community will uphold of core values of respect, readiness and resilience.

Maltings Academy is a school where the community works collaboratively and with a sense of shared responsibility and pride for our students to achieve, dream big and lead successful and fulfilled lives anywhere in the world.

WHY JOIN OUR ACADEMY?

Staff Benefits

Development:

We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences that will support you on your professional learning journey with AET.

Lifestyle:

We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance.

Money:

All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme). Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our AET Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.

Wellbeing:

We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.

OUR TRUST

We are proud to be part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET).

AET is a national family of 57 schools committed to delivering an excellent education that launches all the children in our care into a remarkable life. It is our deeply held belief that every child has something remarkable to offer and we see it as our duty to help each and every child find this within themselves.

Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.

AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here.

We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.

To find out more about AET please click here.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.