Teacher of Mathematics

Wmjobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking on site

Healthcare benefits

Vivup Employee Assistance Programme

Three-week Christmas break

Modern laptops for staff

Job summary

Q3 Academy Great Barr is seeking a Teacher of Mathematics to join a dynamic mixed comprehensive Academy with a vibrant Sixth Form. Reporting to the Head of Faculty, you will lead high-standard mathematics teaching, set challenging objectives, and use inclusive strategies to support diverse learners.

You will collaborate with colleagues, adapt resources to learners’ needs, and contribute to a knowledge-rich curriculum within a supportive environment focused on professional growth and student

Responsibilities

• Have high expectations of learners to ensure they achieve their full educational potential
• Set challenging teaching and learning objectives which are relevant to all students in your classes
• Select and prepare a range of resources that take into account all students’ learning needs, languages and cultural backgrounds
• Apply a range of teaching strategies to deliver learning objectives and incorporate inclusive strategies that meet the needs of all learners
• To work collaboratively with other professionals and manage the work of support staff to enhance students’ learning

Skills

Mathematics teaching

Inclusive teaching

Lesson planning

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values increasing opportunities, improving outcomes for our students.We are looking for a Teacher of Mathematics join our team.

As a mixed comprehensive Academy with a dynamic Sixth Form, Q3 Academy Great Barr serves a vibrant and culturally diverse community of nearly 1,200 students.

Our fantastic buildings are surrounded by open, picturesque fields and woodlands, and the Academy offers a stimulating setting for teaching and learning. Our facilities are designed to inspire, with state-of-the-art classrooms and resources that support a rigorous, knowledge-rich curriculum. This curriculum is carefully crafted to challenge students, develop critical thinkers, and prepare them for successful futures.

Professional growth is embedded in our culture, and Q3 Academy Great Barr presents unparalleled opportunities for students and staff. If you are an individual passionate about shaping the future generation, you will be joining a community where education is valued, diversity is celebrated, and personal development is prioritised. This is a place where your talents will be valued, and your career can flourish.

We are proud to be part of The Mercian Trust, which provides us with access to wider resources, professional development, and a network of educators focused on pioneering teaching and learning methods, including digital transformation. Join us for an opportunity to be at the forefront of a transformative educational approach that champions collaboration, innovation, and excellence in teaching and learning.

Please visit our website to find out more about Q3 Academy Great Barr.

Job title:

Teacher of Mathematics

Main purpose:

Reporting to the Head of Faculty, this post holder will:

• Have high expectations of learners to ensure they achieve their full educational potential
• Set challenging teaching and learning objectives which are relevant to all students in your classes
• Select and prepare a range of resources that take into account all students’ learning needs, languages and cultural backgrounds
• Apply a range of teaching strategies to deliver learning objectives and incorporate inclusive strategies that meet the needs of all learners
• To work collaboratively with other professionals and manage the work of support staff to enhance students’ learning

For full details of the post please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Why should you work with us?

• Join an incredible team of friendly and supportive staff.
• Work with our amazing students in a positive learning environment supported by a centralised behaviour system.
• Manageable marking.
• Supportive feedback culture with no high-stakes observations.
• Rich culture of professional learning, with a high-quality CPD programme.
• Fully resourced curriculum.
• Three-week Christmas break.
• A visible and supportive SLT.
• Modern laptops for staff and visualisers in every classroom.
• Connect and unwind with regular social activities
• Access to UK Healthcare benefits, supporting your optical and dental care needs and including a free annual flu vaccination.
• Free car parking on site.
• Enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits through the Vivup Employee Assistance Programme.

Our CARE Values

• Community – We are stronger together. We foster a sense of belonging where every voice is heard and every individual is respected
• Ambition – We set high expectations for ourselves and our students, striving for excellence in all that we do
• Respect – We treat one another with dignity and kindness, creating a culture of mutual trust and understanding
• Excellence – We pursue the highest standards in teaching, learning, and leadership, always seeking to improve and innovate

Why The Mercian Trust?

• Sustainable Growth – becoming one of the largest and most diverse trusts in the region
• Social Mobility & Social Justice – National recognition for the Trust’s two selective grammar schools who the most successful on the number of local disadvantaged students passing the entrance and joining the schools
• Increasing Opportunities – Opening brand-new purpose-built campus in Walsall Town Centre including an alternative provision for students at risk at permanent exclusion from mainstream schools alongside a Digital Skills Hub to provide professionals and employers
• Pioneering Spirit – National recognition for pioneering work around youth mental health, including establishing an in-house multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and allied health professionals delivering interventions and providing support to vulnerable students
• Outward Looking – Organising and hosting the region’s first Youth Suicide Conference (2023) and Youth Violence Conference (2024) at Villa Park
• Innovation and Improvement – A multi-million-pound investment in the digital infrastructure of Trust schools and our Digital Skills Hub underpinning the ongoing transformation of how staff teach, students learn, leaders lead and the whole Trust operates in readiness for the AI-supercharged careers and workplaces of the future.

Find out more

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more: The Mercian Trust - Home

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

The Mercian Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please take time to read our policies attached to this advert.