Teacher of Maths

ARK KINGS ACADEMY; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in Birmingham seeks a passionate teacher to inspire and engage students through high-quality lessons. The role focuses on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in mathematics while supporting all abilities. This position offers competitive benefits, including salaries above the main pay scale and a generous pension scheme, within a supportive team dedicated to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale

Generous pension scheme

Access to Ark Rewards

Interest-free loans up to £5,000

Gym discounts up to 40%

Employee Assistance Programme

Free fruit and soup in appropriate terms

Additional leave for personal commitments

Qualifications

• Passionate practitioner with Qualified Teacher Status.
• Experience in delivering engaging and rigorous lessons.
• Ability to foster critical thinking and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement.
• Create engaging lessons that support students of all abilities.
• Encourage critical thinking and real-world applications in math.

Skills

High-quality lesson delivery

Engaging lesson creation

Critical thinking facilitation

Problem-solving encouragement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

About The Role

You will be instrumental in our vision “At Ark Kings Academy, every individual will develop the character to thrive in life, education and employment.” You will be a passionate practitioner, you will deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom. We are looking for someone who can bring the subject to life by creating engaging and accessible lessons that challenge and support students of all abilities. You will not only help young people master essential mathematical knowledge and skills, but also encourage them to think critically, solve problems creatively, and see the real-world applications of what they are learning. In return, you will be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, professional growth, and innovative teaching. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher who wants to make a lasting impact on students’ lives while continuing to grow in their own career.

You will contribute to a workplace culture which has safeguarding and child protection at its heart.

Responsibilities

• You will deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning.
• You will bring the subject to life by creating engaging and accessible lessons that challenge and support students of all abilities.
• You will help students master essential mathematical knowledge and skills, think critically, solve problems creatively, and see real-world applications.
• You will join a supportive, forward-thinking team that values collaboration and professional growth.

Benefits

• Our salaries are 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice the number of training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme – a salary average defined benefit pension scheme, meaning you build up a guaranteed amount in your pension, payable for every year of your retirement.
• Access to Ark Rewards – savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 for season tickets or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – up to 40% off your local gym.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential counselling and support services.
• Free fruit in the Spring/Summer terms
• Free soup in the Autumn/Winter terms

Ark Kings are deeply committed to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, with an additional leave of absence day for personal commitments and a two-week October half-term to support rest and balance. These initiatives, along with our support systems, contribute to a well above national average benchmark for staff wellbeing and workload, as highlighted in our latest staff survey.

About Us

We are an all-through school serving the local community with pupils from Nursery - Year 11. Our mission is to create a school in which every child thrives, academically and socially.

Over the past 2 years we have made remarkable progress, moving from an Inadequate Ofsted rating to a Good. This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our staff with Ofsted commenting that pupils “understand the high expectations that staff have for them and strive to meet with”. The strengths of our school include:

• Behaviour: Our pupils know the school rules of, ‘ready, respectful and safe’ and demonstrate these qualities in their behaviour towards each other and their teachers.
• An ambitious curriculum: Our well-sequenced curriculum, spanning early years to Year 11, ensures that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive a high-quality education.
• Reading strength: Our effective teaching strategies empower pupils to become fluent readers, setting them up for success in their academic journey.
• Personal development: At Ark Kings Academy, we prioritize personal development, preparing our pupils for their future roles as responsible citizens.
• Attendance: Our pupils and parents recognise the importance of high attendance, and at secondary, we sit above the national average.

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Diversity and safeguarding

Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.