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.

Due to internal promotions the position of Second in Mathematics at Maltings Academy has become available.

The Mathematics Department at Maltings Academy features six specialist classrooms all containing interactive whiteboards, class sets of Scientific Calculators and mini white-boards. As a teacher, you will receive a laptop and iPad and excellent CPD opportunities.

The most recent Ofsted inspection found that in mathematics "students make rapid and substantial progress" where "high proportions make expected, or above expected progress". We follow a traditional approach to teaching Mathematics which includes group work and thought provoking activities centred more recently on problem solving with the new GCSE. The Mathematics Department Team consists of six specialist teachers and LSA support for SEN students.

We are looking for an exceptional classroom teacher who demonstrates high standards of delivery in a consistent manner that allows for our learners to succeed and achieve. You will be committed to improving achievement across the department and understand the strategies required to accomplish this. You must be a strong leader with the ability to inspire both staff and students. Enthusiastic, a winning personality, and an imaginative approach to the delivery of the curriculum area and attention to detail are essential. A real sense of belief and enthusiasm are more essential to our vision for mathematics than experience - applications are welcome regardless of previous experience at this level.

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact the Head of Maths for an informal discussion about the post and also to visit the academy. Please contact Simon Gibbs on 01376 512 911 extension 1221.

The post is based at Maltings Academy but you may also be required to work at New Rickstones Academy. The post is due to start in January 2016.

As the sponsor, AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners - to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. In each of our 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 also be entitled to the following benefits: a health cash plan, vehicle affinity scheme, Cycle2work, childcare vouchers and Westfield rewards.

Please note: shortlisted candidates will be contacted on Monday 19 October 2015 for an interview on Thursday 22 October 2015.

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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

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AET is recruiting for School Direct placements. Please visit our website http://aetnationalteachingschoolalliance.org/ for further details.

Closing date:18 October 2015

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.

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