The Governors are seeking
to appoint an enthusiastic and excellent KS3 Maths Teacher. Candidates must be
able to confidently adapt and deliver our curriculum offer to pupils
demonstrating an in-depth knowledge and across all primary learning areas.
Knowledge of the KS2 and KS3 National Curriculum is essential to adapt
learning, address any gaps in knowledge and ensure through monitoring and
assessment the positive progression of our pupils. The post will involve
teaching in KS3 alongside a tutor’s responsibility.
The key purpose will be to
plan, develop and deliver high-quality lessons and courses within the broad,
balanced, relevant, and differentiated subject area curriculum using a variety
of approaches, to continually enhance teaching and learning.
This is a full-time
permanent post (will consider part-time for the right candidate).
The successful candidate
will
· Be an excellent practitioner who can
deliver a high standard of education
· Be passionate about learning as learning
is at the heart of everything we do
· Be a caring person, to ensure that the emotional
well-being of our pupils is at the heart of what we do
· Be adaptable, innovative, and able to
utilise a range of teaching styles
· Be able to plan and deliver engaging
lessons
· Be someone who can work alongside our
enthusiastic and innovative team and believe teamwork is vital to being
successful
· Lead by example
· Be willing to contribute to the whole
school community
· Have a real desire to join Ferndown
Middle School and be part of the Castleman Trust and help build an inspiring
learning community where all thrive and are successful
We can offer
· A thriving, successful school
· Encouragement and support to develop your
skills and expertise
· Motivated and well-behaved pupils
· A committed team of staff and Governors
· Excellent resources
· Opportunities for professional
development
· An established and successful ECT
Programme
· Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension
Scheme
· Free access to the Employee Assistance
Programme
· Cycle to work scheme
About Ferndown Middle School
Ferndown Middle School is
part of the Castleman Academy Trust – a Trust which prides itself on putting
children first, always, and puts its values of Respect, Independence,
Creativity, and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.
It is the staff in our
academies who make our school’s vibrant places of learning – who do all they
can to make sure our children become confident individuals, successful learners,
and responsible citizens. Our staff want to make a real difference to the lives
of the children they work with and are learners themselves who relish
professional development opportunities.
Working in a Castleman
Academy Trust school you will be working with other forward thinkers, who see
possibilities and are optimistic. You will have the support of like-minded
colleagues and together we will ensure everyone has a great work life balance. Being
part of the Castleman Academy Trust means there are a whole host of
opportunities for you to develop and flourish.
Our vision is for all
children at Ferndown Middle School to be confident and successful learners;
well-equipped and resourced for the world they will inherit. This will of
course start by ensuring all children make excellent academic progress and
achieve their highest potential. However, learning at Ferndown Middle School is
deeper than just this; it is about guiding children to develop a genuine love
of learning and an understanding of both the purpose and importance of learning
beyond the classroom.
Applying for the job
Applications must be made on the school’s My New Term
site.
Please ensure a full work
history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment
and two referees are given. Please note Ferndown Middle School does not accept
CVs in place of an application form. Incomplete application forms will not be
shortlisted.
Please refer to the
attached candidate information pack.
Safeguarding
The Castleman Academy Trust is committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be
required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person
specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an
Enhanced DBS Check, Child Barred List check, satisfactory references and a
health check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be
completed for all applicants.
Online Search on Shortlisted Applicants
An online check will also be
conducted on all shortlisted applicants. This check will form part of a
safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an
individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid
unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on
the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information
if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Right to Work
This role is UK based and your
Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process
This post is exempt from the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974
(Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain
jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so
they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed,
employers cannot take them into account. The Ministry of Justice guidance on
the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975,
provides information about which convictions must be declared during job
applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering
offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide via
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
.
Queries
If you have any queries on any
aspect of the application process or need additional information, please
contact Michele Shield on 01202 876556 or email mshield@fernmid.dorset.sch.uk
Visits to the School
If you would like to visit the
school, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment. To gain a
greater understanding of our school values, curriculum offer and premises,
please visit our school website.
Mrs Michele Shield
01202876556
mshield@fernmid.dorset.sch.uk