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Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range + TLR 2a + Lift Schools Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Lift Schools Benefits Permanent, Full Time
January 2025 Start
A rare opportunity to join a thriving and successful Maths department that is too good to miss!
If the chance to work alongside motivated and engaged students, leading a team of committed and hardworking colleagues in a school where staff are proud to work sounds appealing, then Greensward Academy might just be the place for you.
Rated as "Good" by OFSTED in November 2023's extensive and extremely positive report and boasting a large and vibrant sixth form which has been ranked amongst the very best in the country for almost a decade, we are a school that places the student at the centre of everything we do.
If you:
- Are able to deliver every lesson you teach with energy, creativity and humour;
- Have the subject knowledge and communication skills to challenge and develop every learner regardless of their ability;
- Believe in the values of mutual respect, equity and dignity;
- Can develop effective working relationships with colleagues, students and their families and see the value of continual professional development and a willingness to embrace the challenge of change
- Want the chance to teach Maths to the highest standard right up to A Level then Greensward Academy would love to meet you!
Our established and positive staff benefit from:
- A collaborative and supportive environment underpinned by a CPD programme where working with the best means learning from the best
- An open and inclusive culture led by a dynamic principal and supported by a senior team who remain committed to their own classroom practice
- The chance to engage with an enthusiastic, well mannered and resilient student body who are widely recognised as the school's greatest asset
Closing date : 9am 14 October 2024
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.Our partnership withOne Worldpowers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, includingAmbition Institute'sEarly Career andNPQofferings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Information about the School
Greensward Academy is an 11-19 comprehensive school based in Hockley in Essex. It is part of Lift Schools, a multi-academy sponsor which aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential. The school is graded Good by Ofsted and its results are strong, particularly in the Sixth Form which is in the top 3% nationally and top in Essex according to DfE Post 16 Performance Tables.