Overview:
Gloucester Academy has been under new leadership since February 2020. We are now part of the Greenshaw behaviour management system, so every student receives disruption free learning - in every lesson. The new leadership team, supported by the staff, work together to drive our aim to help every student climb their own personal mountain.
The mathematics department is made up of seven passionate teachers, including one Edexcel examiner (with more in the process of becoming examiners) plus an equally passionate maths HLTA. Improving ourselves as teachers is paramount to the team through weekly PD sessions, subject knowledge enhancements, online courses, and exam conferences. We are always looking to be at the forefront of the latest mathematical pedagogy; this year we ran subject specific PD based on Craig Barton’s “Reflect, Expect, Check, Explain” book. Furthermore, as part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust we are active participants in the GLT Maths Book Club with guest speakers so far including Doug Lemov, Peter Mattock, Mark Mcourt, David Didau and John Mason.
Job Purpose and Responsibilities:
Within the Department
- Teaching excellent and rigorous lessons at all Key Stages.
- Supporting the department by leading on pedagogy within the department, contributing to meetings, and helping to resource the curriculum
- Working collaboratively with colleagues in the department and across the Academy and Greenshaw Learning Trust to plan lessons which ensure outstanding progress for all students
- Adhering to the school’s principles of a knowledge led curriculum
Across the school
- Work in close partnership with the Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning and other Lead Practitioners to develop and deliver the school’s Teaching and Learning strategy
- Fully engaging in the Developmental Drop In (DDI) process by both giving and receiving feedback
- Deliver whole staff training and evaluate the effectiveness of current training
- Setting the highest standards and behavioural expectations in lessons and around the school
- Committing to and supporting the school’s policy and practice in relation to safeguarding and child protection
- Undertaking such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by the Head of Maths or the Senior Leadership Team, in accordance with the relevant Pay and Conditions document
- Provide school improvement support to other schools within the Greenshaw Learning Trust as and when appropriate
- To undertake a designated programme of teaching across all key stages
- To teach consistently high-quality lessons
- To plan and deliver schemes of work and lessons that meet the requirements of KS3 and 4
- To be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in your subject.
- To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up-to-date information for Bromcom, registers
- To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students
- To set expectations for staff and students in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of learning & teaching
- To prioritise and manage time effectively, ensuring continued professional development in line with the role
- To follow the school policies and procedures
- To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support
- To maintain discipline in accordance with the school procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
- To update professional knowledge and expertise as appropriate to keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology.
What’s in it for you:
- A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
- Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
- Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Gym membership scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
- Childcare Voucher scheme
- Car benefit scheme
- My Health discounts
How to apply:
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at 11:59pm. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Gloucester Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).