Maths Teacher

Posted 10 days 1 hour ago by ARK ALEXANDRA ACADEMY

Permanent
Full Time
Teaching Jobs
Sussex, Hastings, United Kingdom, TN341
Job Description

About The Role

Start date: April 2025

Location: Ark Alexandra Academy, Hastings, East Sussex

Salary: Ark Outside London Main/Upper Pay Scales: £32,251 to £51,051 + up to £5k relocation package and potential TLR for the right candidate

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Midnight on 08 January 2025

The school reserves the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of mathematicians? We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented, qualified teacher of Maths to join our dedicated team. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your teaching career after gaining your QTS, we welcome you to apply!

Our Mathematics department follow a Mathematics Mastery curriculum with a focus on deepening understanding and problem solving at the heart of all lessons allowing students to investigate and explore Mathematics. STEM activities are encouraged within the Academy and a program of visiting experts is in place to support this.

For more information please read the job description and person specification in the information pack available for download.

We're looking for an individual who:

  • Has knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum
  • Can lead by example, through outstanding practice and professionalism
  • Cares about students, their learning, and their futures
  • Is driven to make a difference, to overcome barriers, to be relentless in enabling all students to make exceptional progress
  • Is committed to their own personal development and to collaborative, consultative working

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact

Benefits

  • Salary higher than the national pay scales
  • Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education
  • Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
  • Coaching for every teacher
  • Protected co-planning time
  • Access to the high-quality, professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as the NPQML and NPQSL
  • Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark here.

About Us

We are aiming to create one of the top performing schools in the UK right here in Hastings.

Ark Alexandra Academy is a popular and oversubscribed secondary school in Hastings. We have grown from 10 to 12 form entry and operate a 'One School, Two Campus' model, which brings with it unique opportunities for career growth and development. The school is on an exciting and rapid journey of improvement under a new leadership team, which is underpinned by research and best practice. We place a primacy on traditional values: discipline, courtesy and respect. Our students are smart and ready to learn and thrive. We are a strict no mobile phone school.

As part of the Ark network, Ark Alexandra Academy has access to the dedicated support of a highly successful MAT with a well-regarded CPD offer for leaders and teachers at all levels. In addition, the school is part of the Hastings DfE Education Investment Area giving an increased focus on the region, potential funding, and genuine opportunities for collaboration between schools.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.