Vacancy Details

Job Ref No. ECC8816905-49S Position Type: Head of Department/Faculty Pay Range: MPR/UPR plus TLR 2b £4,310

Position Start Date: 01/09/2015 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 10/05/2015 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Job Description

We seek to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and highly motivated 2nd in Maths, with a real passion for teaching and learning. You will work with our young people and help them achieve the best possible outcomes within KS3, KS4 and KS5. The successful candidate will have passion for their subject and will have a creative, inspirational approach to delivering the curriculum. Our academy is an exciting place to work with an outstanding CPD programme.
Our recent OFSTED inspection graded the Academy as GOOD.
Comments included:
· There is a high aspiration for all students

· Teachers have high expectations of their students

· Behaviour in lesson in and around the Academy is good

· The school has a calm harmonious atmosphere

· Students are polite and courteous, showing respect for their teachers and each other.

New Rickstones is an 11-18 Academy situated in North Witham, Essex and is sponsored by Academies Enterprise Trust (AET). The Academy is a place where the aim is to get the best out of every one of the students. Whether it is their most gifted and talented, who regularly go to university, or the student who needs extra help; every student at the Academy is valued as an individual in their own right. The Academy benefits from a £25 million state-of-the-art building and facilities.

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 offered membership of a Health Cash Plan, Vehicle Affinity Scheme, Cycle2work, Childcare Vouchers and Westfield Rewards.

This position is required for September 2015. Closing date: Sunday 10 May 2015 Please note that 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.

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.

AET is recruiting for School Direct placements for School Direct Placements, please visit our websitehttp://aetnationalteachingschoolalliance.org/for further details.

Information about the School

New Rickstones Academy is a secondary school based in Witham. This is an exciting time to join New Rickstones Academy as we continue to expand. Over the last 8 years, student numbers have more than doubled, leading to oversubscription and the addition of a new building in September 2022 to accommodate the growing demand. We maintained our 'Good' OFSTED rating in 2023. Whilst learning is our core aim, mutual respect and fantastic working relationships between students and staff is what makes New Rickstones Academy what it is, and makes me proud to be Principal.

New Rickstones Academy is a great place to work with modern facilities and a friendly and supportive staff team. The academy is proud to boast high staff retention and development. We have an extensive and hugely successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff. If you are considering a role at New Rickstones Academy, please arrange a visit and come and see the academy for yourself.

About the Trust

Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) is a national family of schools comprising 57 primary, secondary and special schools in England supporting each other to deliver our mission of providing an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

We employ over 4,000 people across the country, each committed to ensuring that every child receives their entitlement to a high level education. We have a dedicated recruitment team to place teachers and support staff within schools they will thrive in and encourage career development opportunities.

Every decision we make is with students’ learning and interests at the forefront of our minds. Our schools dedicate focused time on formal academic learning with plenty of support for students’ wellbeing - as well as making sure there is time for some fun, too!

Benefits

Career development and training
Great pension
Healthcare cashback and helpline
Employee assistance programme
Free financial advice
Salary advances
Affordable loan scheme
Electric car and bike schemes
Lifestyle savings
Discounted gym membership
Travel and leisure scheme

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.