Associate Assistant Principal: Leader of Maths
Associate Assistant Principal: Leader of Maths
Ref: SCH-FM-0273 7 day(s) remaining Establishment: Erdington Academy Location: Birmingham Salary: £58,959 - £65,010 Department: Maths Job Type: Full Time Closing Date:10/05/2024 09:00 Interview Date: 17/05/2024 Start Date: 01/09/2024
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.142 Pay Grade: Leadership Pay Scale | L10 - L14
The Role
Erdington Academy was graded Good by Ofsted in April 2023.
Erdington Academy is a vibrant and diverse comprehensive school. We are seeking outstanding individuals with high expectations to join our team dedicated to pursuing excellence for every child. We are an ambitious academy and value enthusiastic and hardworking staff. It is a very exciting time to join us.
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.
Do you want to be part of a team where you will help make a lasting impact on our students?
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified candidate to apply for the position of Associate Assistant Principal or Erdington Academy, to teach throughout the age and ability range in our thriving department.
We are committed to a knowledge-rich curriculum and a structured approach to teaching, behaviour and culture. We believe that schools must teach powerful knowledge and in explicit instruction, that the creation of a scholarly culture that is warm and strict, disciplined and happy.
The Maths Department at Erdington is a large and thriving part of a successful school. The team prides itself on its collaborative approach and the high standards in teaching and in the outcomes it achieves. Applicants will have high aspirations and a proven track record of delivering consistently good teaching, which results in high levels of student attainment and progress. In return you will be part of a successful leadership team, who are warm and supportive of each other and receive high quality CPD that will enable you to further progress and develop. The role will also have an element of whole school responsibility that is subject to candidates experience and development.
What we offer:
A large, fully-staffed, experienced department that is well resourced
Huge support and professional progression opportunities
A knowledge-rich curriculum, built on ‘powerful knowledge’ and a traditional T&L approach built around Rosenshine and TLAC
Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
An excellent curriculum and resources, supported by the trust Maths leader.
A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – no onerous marking policies
Disruption-free learning
Highly visible/supportive senior leaders who will support you
Centralised detentions,
No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ instructional coaching, helping you to continuously develop our practice
Excellent CPD and career development opportunities.
Opportunity to complete NPQs
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)
* Perkbox example benefits;
* Discounts at nationwide retailers
* Gym discount
* Cinema discounts
* 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
Benefits
Other Cycle to Work 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 health and wellbeing Salary sacrifice in relation to Technology
Qualifications
Qualification Title Grade Qualified Teacher Status Essential GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) 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 Relevant Experience 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 Committed Essential Relevant Skills Effective classroom management Essential
Related Documents
Candidate Pack - Associate Assistant PrincipalCandidate Pack - Associate Assistant Principal.pdf Download
Safeguarding Information
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.
Apply for this role
Submit your application today with our simple application process
Apply Now Back
Erdington Academy
Kingsbury Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B24 8RE
#J-18808-Ljbffr