One to One Tutor
Casual Appointment
Being part of Outwood Academy City Fields is about bringing high-quality opportunities and experiences to our diverse school. We wish to employ someone who can provide meaningful engagement and help all children, staff and visitors thrive in the areas they work in.
City Fields is a multicultural school in the heart of the Wakefield community. Our school supports the local community and the wealth of opportunities our diverse background brings. Anyone wanting to take on this role should be prepared to challenge themselves to meet the needs of a diverse community.
Ofsted noted that putting ‘students first’ is something that directs and guides’ actions each day. 'Because leaders set such a strong example of their high ambitions for pupils, other staff mirror these aspirations’, ‘Outwood Academy City Fields is a school where leaders want the very best for pupils' in whatever walk of life they engage in. We hope you can join us on our journey.
We know that the ingredients of a great school are an inclusive, broad and balanced curriculum, high quality teaching and learning, positive behaviours which promote engagement and great pastoral support which, when combined can create a great culture where we raise standards and transform lives. We champion innovation in all aspects of learning, while striving to develop a school-wide mindset based around mutual respect and tolerance.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join our Mathematics Department to support our Head of Department as he continues to develop the faculty. This is a fantastic job opportunity for a teacher who really wants to make a difference to the lives of young people. Our single goal is ‘Students First’ and you will be joining a strong team of professionals working to this sole aim.
Our Mathematics Department consists of eight teachers and a one-to-one tutor. The Department is a combination of experienced staff and more recent entrants to the profession, and is given strategic direction by supportive and determined leaders. We have the benefit of support from the Trust's team of expert Maths Directors who provide support, materials, advice, coaching and who model and team-teach in lessons alongside us to develop our expertise. The Department has created a rich and engaging curriculum which has deep roots in teaching for understanding. Our curriculum is differentiated by depth, ensuring all students build firm foundations, develop confidence and retain their learning.
We are seeking candidates with secure knowledge of the secondary Maths curriculum, with the ability to deliver knowledge and skills to small groups and on a one to one basis. With good knowledge One to One tutors will rapidly accelerate students' understanding that will support them in more regular lessons. Whilst this role is advertised as typically part-time, there is an element of flexibility in assigning hours, to best meet the needs of the academy curriculum, this may vary through the course of the academic year, but will be discussed as part of the application process.
We welcome applications from people who:
• hold qualified teacher status, or are a qualified HE or FE teacher; or
• are able to demonstrate a track record of effective teaching; or
• are able to demonstrate that you can work with individual pupils to progress their learning; or
• have subject specific knowledge.
You will be well supported by an experienced team of teachers and Directors as you work to raise attainment levels and offer an engaging curriculum experience that focuses on teaching for understanding.
The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools, which affords opportunities for staff to work and progress across several schools if desired. All staff are guaranteed a minimum of two hours CPD per week and a further comprehensive programme of professional development is provided through our own network of teaching schools. Our Executive Director for Maths leads Yorkshire and the Humber MathsHub and there are a significant number of opportunities for you to get involved in the fantastic projects they run.
If you share our vision, then why not join our family?