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Folketone Academy is looking to recruit an excellent Deputy Director of Maths for September 2026. This is to join our team as we continue to grow.We welcome applications from expert practitioners who are committed to our vision to create a school where all children thrive and knowledge matters. We believe in the power of direct instruction, live modelling, impactful feedback and a knowledge-rich curriculum, and are unashamedly ambitious for what every child in our care can achieve. As such, our high standards of behaviour ensure that our teachers are free to focus on creating and delivering the very best lessons. This role provides an exciting opportunity to help shape our curriculum and provision throughout our school.
The ideal candidates will…
1. be dedicated to improving pupil progress and raising attainment, and have a proven track record in achieving this.
2. possess the drive and determination to overcome disadvantage in a new and growing school, which requires an 'all-hands on deck' approach
3. value our high expectations of behaviour
4. engage with research-informed teaching practice
5. believe that a knowledge-rich curriculum levels the playing field for all pupils
Benefits of Working for Turner Schools:
We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits:
6. Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare
7. Outstanding professional development through our Turner Institute
8. Membership for all ECT, teaching and leadership staff to the Chartered College of Teaching
9. Regular wellbeing and social activities
10. Counselling, mental wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders
11. Cycle to work scheme
12. Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children’s experiences
13. Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
14. Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers
We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.