THE ROLE
Phoenix Academy is seeking an ambitious Maths Teacher to join their team from September 2021. As part of the maths department, you will ensure that high-quality learning takes place and that outstanding attainment and progress are secured at all key stages within mathematics.
WHO YOU ARE
You will have the ability to inspire children and young people, instilling a love of Mathematics both as an academic subject and in the world around them. You will be a tireless advocate for the subject, and forward thinking in your approaches to development, change and improvement; we are developing an academic culture where the highest standards are expected of staff and students.
Successful applicants will demonstrate:
• A strong academic record with a 2:1 degree or above from a leading university in Mathematics or a similar subject
• Great passion for their subject with high cultural literacy to deliver sophisticated lessons and continue to raise teaching standards across the Maths Department
• The enthusiasm and energy required to work with the children and young people in our schools
• An inspirational leader, with the capacity to develop excellence in others
• An unwavering belief in the power of education to change lives, as per our trust’s motto, libertas per cultum (freedom through education). We expect all teachers to share in, and feel empowered by, this concept
WHO WE ARE
Phoenix Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Hammersmith which is rated “Good” by Ofsted. We are part of Future Academies, a Multi-Academy Trust which includes three primary schools and six secondary schools in and around London and Hertfordshire. We are motivated by a mission of social change and reducing educational inequality. Our school and Trust are unique in our approach to a knowledge-rich curriculum; our school motto is Libertas per cultum (Freedom through education), and in our strong emphasis on raising young people’s aspirations and outcomes through the teaching of classical and traditional subjects. Our children and young people study a bespoke curriculum developed by researchers at our Curriculum Centre, which places a focus on developing their cultural literacy and their awareness of the forces, words and events that have shaped our society today.
THE BENEFITS
• The chance to make a difference to children’s and young people’s lives. Future Academies is of the belief that all children have the right to enriching education through a knowledge-rich and child-centric approach: our teachers can therefore make a dramatic impact on the lives of these children.
• Fast career progression. Because knowledge and intelligence, rather than length of service, are lauded and rewarded at Future Academies, teachers and support staff can quickly take up great responsibility, adding to their already exceptional experience and knowledge, joining the SLT or writing for the Trust’s Curriculum Centre, where our in-house textbooks are produced.
• Excellent CPD. The Trust is knowledge-centric and encourages CPD at all levels with excellent opportunities for swift career progression, within the Academy and Trust. This includes Leadership Development opportunities.
• Knowledge-rich staff team. You will be working with a supportive leadership team, cohesive staff body, and very purposeful environment with excellent resources. Being part of a Trust of schools enables you to share knowledge across a wider range of educational professionals.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying to the post of Maths Teacher at Phoenix Academy, please download the attached applicant information pack and complete the attached application form. Using the contact details on the application form, please email the completed document to Hannah Walker no later than 9am on 22nd February 2021.
Alternatively, if this role is not quite what you are looking for, feel free to browse through our Trust wide vacancies and register your details to our Talent Pool which can both be found on our website under “Current Vacancies”.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Future Academies reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.
Phoenix Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
