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We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Teacher of Maths.
Required from September 2024 . This is a fixed term post for 1 year only in the first instance, full time, hours of work are as detailed in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.
We are seeking a teacher of Maths to join one of our highest performing departments. The position would suit an experienced practitioner but we would also welcome applications from ECTs / RQTs.
You will receive high quality, comprehensive CPD and support from your colleagues who will coach and guide you through any continued professional development. Parklands has a bespoke ECT/RQT programme in place and staff also benefit from access to the UK’s leading provider of corporate
healthcare cash plans provided by UK Healthcare and out of hours access to our gym facilities.
The ethos of the department is one of engagement, enjoyment, excellent teacher/student relationships and expectations of high standards for all students. We are seeking someone who will impart a love of Mathematics to students of all abilities and backgrounds, and has a firm belief in
the Mastery approach. A sense of humour and the ability to be a team player are vital.
The successful candidate will:
● be an excellent teacher
● be a strategic and innovative thinker
● be committed to raising achievement and levels of progress for all learners
● be focused on improving teaching and learning
● be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
● have excellent subject knowledge
● be willing to support the Mastery Approach
● be fully invested in their own CPD
Parklands High School is a popular, over-subscribed and high-achieving school. This is an opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive, well-resourced and forward looking environment. If you wish to come and visit us or require more information regarding the role, please contact Angela
Johnson, Curriculum Leader, by telephone or email (ajohnson@parklandsacademy.co.uk)
Candidates should complete an electronic application form, available from the TES, GOV.UK Teaching Vacancies or our school website, along with a letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 in which you outline your experience and suitability for the position.
Electronic applications should be returned to the email address admin@parklandsacademy.co.uk. Please use the email heading 'Application for Teacher of Maths'.
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Salary: MPS/UPS depending on experience
Closing Date: 13 May 2024, 12.00pm
Interview Date: 20 May 2024
Other Information
The Mathematics Department
The Mathematics department is a cohesive and dynamic team which works collaboratively and supportively. We are a Maths Mastery partner school and are committed to creating a curriculum which inspires our learners and enhances mathematical understanding. We aim to ensure that
mathematics is taught in a lively and interesting way and that students enjoy the subject.
As a team we are constantly trying to improve teaching and learning and enhance the experience of the students and believe that raising the profile of mathematics and increasing pupil enjoyment will lead to ever improving attainment and progress figures.
As a department we are constantly working on developing activities and questions to promote challenge and deeper thinking, with a greater emphasis on proportional reasoning, problem solving and justifying answers. Our lessons incorporate the Concrete Pictorial Abstract approach to deepen
and reinforce students’ conceptual understanding. We hold weekly planning meetings in which we discuss the key tasks and approaches to teaching and learning in order to empower and equip teachers to transform mathematics education for all learners.
All students will follow the AQA GCSE specification. We are continuing to adapt our schemes of work and assessments to ensure students are prepared for the challenge and rigour of the new curriculum. The mathematics department at Parklands currently consists of ten full time maths teachers and is
in the rare yet fortunate position of all colleagues being maths specialists.
Maths rooms are arranged with group work in mind. The department has a set of bookable iPads which are used in a variety of ways to aid learning. Various additional websites are used by the department, including Mathsbox, JustMaths and Mr Barton’s websites, and we use Google Classroom to
provide learning, homework and revision experiences and opportunities.
Over recent years attainment and progress at GCSE has improved significantly and is now above national average. We are a very dynamic an forward thinking department and are confident in ourabilities to improve rates of progress further.