Teacher of Maths (fixed term one year)

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking academy dedicated to fostering high expectations and opportunities for students. As a member of a motivated team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the educational experience by setting high standards, planning engaging lessons, and adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and student success. With a commitment to safeguarding and professional development, this role offers a supportive atmosphere where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Bespoke Professional Development

Discounts at nationwide retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Green Car Scheme

Perkbox Discount Platform

Perkbox Wellness Hub

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent.
• Degree in a relevant subject required.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations to motivate and challenge students.
• Plan well-structured lessons to promote good outcomes.
• Adapt teaching to respond to students' strengths and needs.

Skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Teaching Skills

Knowledge of Safeguarding

Experience with SEN

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Closing Date:19/05/2025 15:09 Interview Date: - Start Date: 01/09/2025

Additional Information

Establishment: Fairfax Academy Location: Sutton Coldfield Salary: £31650-£49084 Department: Maths Job Type: Full Time Closing Date:19/05/2025 15:09 Interview Date: - Start Date: 01/09/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2026) Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.142 Pay Grade: Main Pay Scale | MPS1 - MPS6

The Role

Fairfax is an academy with traditional values, and an ethos built around hard work, high expectations and opportunity.Our aim is to ensure that our students leave the Academy prepared to succeed in the next stages of their careers, education and training.

We believe that every child should leave school proud of the young adult they have become, and that every youngster attending our Trust deserves the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere where high expectation meet endless possibilities

Applicants will join a well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will:

• Set high expectations which motivate and challenge students in a productive learning environment
• Promote good outcomes by students, planning well-structured lessons
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities with high standards of personal and professional conduct

In return we will offer you:

• Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
• Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
• Discounts at nationwide retailers
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year
• A MAT wide focus on staff well-being

This is an exciting time to join us, and a great opportunity to be involved in the next stage of development of this strong team.Over the last few years, there has been a real drive to develop collaborative planning of a well sequenced knowledge rich curriculum in order to ensure our curriculum is inclusive and all students can achieve highly.

This is an ideal opportunity for a colleague who is ambitious, creative and enthusiastic about helping students to learn in a strong supportive environment.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974

Other

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Green Car Scheme

Perkbox Discount Platform Discounts on a variety of online and high street stores, supermarkets and more

Perkbox Wellness Hub A variety of wellness content to proactively support your heath and wellbeing

Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent Essential

Degree in a relevant subject Essential

Skills

Leadership

Focused on standards and positive outcomes Essential

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people Essential

Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information Essential

Ability to teach ‘good or outstanding’ lessons Essential

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and procedures Essential

Good knowledge of up-to-date techniques, materials, and equipment relevant to the National Curriculum Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and how to motivate them Essential

Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and how they apply in a school environment Desirable

Experience

Experience of following procedures and instructions. Essential

Experience working with students with diagnosed difficulties, SALT, ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia etc. Desirable

Knowledge and experience of SEN code of practice and related procedures and paperwork. Desirable

Experience of working in an educational environment Desirable

Personal Attributes

Ability to travel to academies when required Desirable

Excellent attendance and punctuality Essential

Commitment to Trust aim and values Essential

Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion informed by practical experience and application Essential

Inspires confidence in all pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community in order to promote the school. Essential

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students Essential

Fairfax Multi Academy 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.

Following the update of KCSIE 2023 Fairfax Multi Academy Trust will now carry out online checks of all appointments.

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

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