Maths Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & pension

Extensive CPD

Workload charter

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust invites applications for a Maths Teacher at Outwood Academy Ormesby, Middlesbrough. You will deliver high-quality lessons, use varied teaching strategies, and use student data to raise attainment across Key Stage 3 and 4.

We seek a professional with QTS, a degree in a related subject, and recent teaching experience. The school offers a competitive salary with pay progression, extensive CPD, a supportive leadership team, and safeguarding as a top priority.

Qualifications

• Degree in an appropriate discipline and QTS.
• Experience of KS3 and KS4 assessment.
• Proficient with standard computer packages (Word, email, spreadsheets).

Responsibilities

• Implement a wide range of teaching strategies in the classroom.
• Use student data to identify development areas and raise standards.
• Maintain high expectations and communicate with students and parents.
• Collaborate with department and share best practices.

Skills

AfL strategies

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Student data analysis

Education

Degree in subject

QTS

Tools

Word processing

Email

Spreadsheets

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area? Join us as a Teacher, where you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success.

This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning, understands curriculum developments, and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance.

Responsibilities

The Teacher is expected to implement and use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies within the classroom, applying techniques like Assessment for Learning (AfL) to continually improve student performance. A core duty involves effectively using student level data to identify areas for development and raise standards.

This professional must be aware of strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students, alongside possessing a good understanding of curriculum developments within their specific subject area. The role requires maintaining high expectations for all students and effectively communicating with students and their parents, both orally and in writing. The teacher is expected to work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing good practice across the department, and demonstrating creativity in problem solving and a willingness to adopt new approaches.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline related to the relevant subject and a teaching qualification coupled with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Required experience includes recent and relevant teaching experience (either in employment or training) and experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4.

The successful candidate will be confident in using standard computer packages (word processing, email, and spreadsheets) and understand how these tools can enhance student learning. The role demands high levels of professionalism, including the ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner, and a capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues.

What the school offers its staff

Welcome from the Principal

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Ormesby in Middlesbrough.

As Principal, I'm extremely proud of our academy, where everyone is driven to help young people thrive and meet their full potential in one of the most deprived areas in the country. We are committed to the value that ‘every interaction counts’ and work relentlessly to transform students' lives and develop positive community relationships.

We seek colleagues who value a commitment to enriching student lives, collaboration, a growth mindset, and a relentless drive to ‘turn our best into our normal’.

As part of the Outwood Family, committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for improving the lives of young people and our wider community.

About the Department:

You will be joining a dedicated team of Maths practitioners. Each classroom is well-equipped with interactive TVs and visualisers.We also offer a comprehensive co-curricular programme, encompassing activities such as a thriving Axiom Maths Circle and the Outwood Maths Masters programme. We value teachers with the skills and passion to teach all ability students.

• Supportive Leadership: The department will be led by our experienced Head of Department with a vision to succeed, and you will be supported by an experienced team of School Improvement Partners as you work to raise attainment levels and offer an engaging curriculum experience that focuses on teaching for understanding.
• Targeted Support: We benefit from a maths one-to-one tutor who offers intervention to students, helping you to raise attainment levels.
• Maths Hub Connection: The Trust is very well connected to the local Maths Hubs, with the Yorkshire and Humber Hub being based in the Outwood Institute of Education. Here, you will have access to world-class pedagogical research and the chance to get involved in fantastic projects that influence maths teaching across the region.

Further details about the role

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Professional Growth: Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.
• Workload & Support: Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
• Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.