Second in Charge of Maths
Ark Kings – a small school, big family; transforming the lives of our students
Start date: September 2019
Salary: Ark MPS/UPS Outside London (£24,313 – £41,366) + TLR2b
Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham
Nearest train station/transport links: five-minute drive from the M42, Junction 2, Kings Norton Station (25 mins walk), bus routes including the 35, 45, 49 and 84
Start date negotiable.
Due to the expansion of our school, we are always looking
for excellent teachers and leaders. We will therefore be considering
applications throughout the duration of the advert and will let you know
whether you have been shortlisted and selected for interview following
submission of your application.
Ofsted: Good in all areas (2016)
Visits to our school are encouraged; to arrange, please call 0121 459 4451.
In 2015, Ark Kings Academy was named as the most improved academy in the country, and was rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in October 2016. In April 2017, we moved into our brand new school building and in September 2017 we became an all through school with students from Reception to year 11. It is therefore a very exciting time to be joining Ark Kings as part of our schools’ transformation.
We are looking to recruit a second in charge of Maths to be play an integral part in our journey to outstanding. Your role will include:
- Planning and teaching well-structured, differentiated Maths lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and cultivate every student’s intellectual curiosity
- Demonstrating commitment to raising attainment of all pupils, as part of a resilient and talented body of staff who work tirelessly every day to transform the life chances of young people
- Working collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams
Staff development is key to our school improvement plan. Expectations are high and there is an array of tailored support and development opportunities available to help you reach them. At Ark Kings you will have access to:
• Online training, and bespoke learning and mentoring programmes
• Twice the standard number of training days for teachers throughout the year (10 days)
• Dedicated co-planning time
• High quality training from the Ark Network
• Hub Days - three times a year, people working in specific roles or subject areas get together to share best practice and deepen their subject knowledge with peers from across the Ark network.
Our behaviour system, means that teachers can focus on getting the best possible outcomes for students. Extra free periods are built into the school day to enable you have the time to get things done – whether that’s training, lesson planning or meetings.
As a teacher at Ark Kings Academy, you will be part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK's most successful multi-academy trusts, with a network of 35 schools in 4 locations across the country. Click here to find out more about the benefits of work for Ark Kings Academy.
Visit our website for more information on the school. For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact us on 0121 459 4451 or the Recruitment Team on recruitment@arkonline.org or 0203 116 6345 for any application form enquiries
Please submit your application online by visiting www.arkonline.org/careers
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Job Description: Second in Charge of Maths
The Role
To support the Head of Maths, deliver outstanding teaching, to ensure effective student learning in the subject and to achieve excellent results for the students. To be a role-model and impact positively on the academy more widely.
Key responsibilities:
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To strategically lead maths at KS4 or KS3
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To lead on the design, development and review of the KS4 or KS3 Mathematics schemes of learning, lesson plans and resources
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To set up routines and systems to ensure that students organise and formally record their learning to aid revision
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To maintain expert knowledge of T & L at KS4 or KS3, keeping abreast of the latest research and publications, attending courses and disseminating great practice to members of the department
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To visit successful KS4 or KS3 Mathematics providers and include good practice observed when planning for provision
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To monitor and evaluate teaching and learning within KS4 or KS3 Mathematics by conducting regular learning walks, lesson plan and digital planner checks, book looks and lesson observations
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To support or coach less experienced members of the team to develop great teaching practice at KS4 or KS3
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To research, amend and administer appropriate assessments for all KS4 or KS3 Mathematics courses
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To track and monitor data at KS4 or KS3, identifying students requiring additional support and managing interventions.
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To review the KS4/KS3 curriculum and advise the KS4/KS3 coordinator of amendments needed to best prepare students for study at KS4/KS3
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Teach engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve pupil attainment
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Use regular assessments to set targets for students, monitor student progress and respond accordingly to the results of such monitoring
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To produce/contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual and groups of pupils
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Implement and adhere to the academies behaviour management policy, ensuring the health and well-being of pupils is maintained at all times
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Participate in preparing pupils for external examinations.
Academy Culture:
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Support the academy’s values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies practices and procedures
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Help create a strong academy community, characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships
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Help develop a small school/department culture and ethos that is utterly committed to achievement
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To be active in issues of student welfare and support
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Support and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professional in and beyond the school, covering lessons and providing other support as required.
Other:
- To coach several teachers within the department and review probation targets for teachers as required
- To support the Head of Mathematics with the effective induction of new staff to the department
- To support the Head of Department with monitoring and evaluation of the teaching and learning within Mathematics by conducting regular learning walks, lesson plan checks, book looks and lesson observations
- To deputise for the Head of Department with day to day issues such as behaviour incidents / cover work
- To lead on the training of all staff on numeracy across the curriculum.
Person Specification: Second in Charge of Maths
Qualification criteria
- Qualified to degree level and above
- Qualified to teach (and work) in the UK.
Knowledge
- Up to date knowledge in the maths curriculum, including KS4/ KS3
- Understanding of the strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour.
Experience
- Experience of raising attainment in a challenging classroom environment
- Evidence of continually improving the teaching and learning of their subject through schemes of work and extra-curricular activities.
- Experience of successfully teaching GCSE Mathematics
Behaviours
- Passion for the subject
- High expectations for accountability and consistency
- Vision aligned with Ark’s high aspirations, high expectations of self and others
- A firm and constant belief in the unlimited potential of every student and a commitment to inclusive educational provision
- Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence
- Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students and providing equality of opportunity
- The ability to enthuse and inspire others
- The ability to consistently deliver outstanding lessons
- Effective and systematic behaviour management, with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and recognition
- Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
- Demonstrates resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement
- Acts as a role model to staff and students
- Commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to establish outstanding classroom practice
- The ability to develop positive relations with students and adults
- The ability to work effectively alone and as a part of a team
- Excellent listening skills
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and ICT skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- The ability to take personal responsibility, a readiness to reflect and self-evaluate, and the ability to change, develop and improve
- Confidence and self-motivation
- The ability to work well under pressure
- High levels of honesty and integrity
- A sense of humour and desire to have fun.
Other
- This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check
- The post holder must be committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to providing equality of opportunity.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.