Lead Practitioner of Mathematics

We are a values-based organisation and seek to recruit individuals who can demonstrate our values.

Our values will be assessed through the selection process, so we ask all applicants when providing their supporting statement to also incorporate not only how they meet the essential criteria for the role but to also demonstrate our values.

Our values are:

Integrity - displaying honesty and having strong moral principles

Partnership - working together and taking collective ownership to achieve the same goals

Advocacy - working hard on behalf of others to maximise their success

Resilience - finding success again after something difficult or negative has happened

Compassion - displaying empathy towards and a desire to help others

Aspiration - aiming high to achieve success

£52,116 to £56,126 (Lead Practitioner Range 4 to 7

Permanent

Three Rivers Academy

As an experienced Teacher of Mathematics are you looking to share your passion and knowledge? Then we have the perfect role for you as a Lead Practitioner in Mathematics at Three Rivers Academy.

You will be responsible for leading on an improvement and implementation plan that will support a rich Mathematics curriculum and establishing teaching and learning activities that drive improved Mathematics take up and outcomes. You will be committed to improving students' life chances and capable of contributing to a highly effective and supportive teaching team and our extensive enrichment programme.

Three Rivers Academy is a school that maximises opportunities for young people to develop academically and socially in an environment that is stimulating, caring and supportive. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, which we expect all staff to embrace. The school was judged GOOD in every category by Ofsted in May 2019. We are fortunate to offer some of the best facilities in Surrey, with a spacious and modern building.

At Three Rivers Academy we are proud to offer a range of benefits and promote a healthy work/life balance:

• Teachers are offered PPA time, higher than the required 10%



• Recruitment and retention allowances available to attract the very best staff



• An extra border allowance is payable in certain circumstances



• The vast majority of full-time teachers have their own classroom



• Directed time is kept to a minimum with after-school meetings lasting no longer than an hour and all school events calendared in advance



• All teaching staff are provided with a laptop



• Professional opportunities to share and grow within The Howard Partnership Trust with high-quality CPD opportunities at all levels from ECT to SLT



• School easily accessible via public transport



• Active staff wellbeing group



• An inclusive community which celebrates its diversity


You will be fully supported by the senior leadership team. Our outstanding staff and students make us a great place to work.

The Howard Partnership Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Benefits

Within The Howard Partnership Trust (THPT) there are career development opportunities available across a large number of partnership schools. In addition, THPT is also able to offer:

• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and developing organisation.


• Electronic Vehicle salary benefit.


• An excellent benefit package including Cycle to Work, Sainsbury's Loyalty Discount and access to discount schemes.


• A fantastic Teachers' Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions.


• Rewards and benefits scheme that includes Loyalty and Service Awards.


• Full access to the Employee Assistance Programme.