Leeds City Academy · Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber
This exciting role provides the opportunity for a committed and ambitious teacher to develop their practice, knowledge, and skills through working within a strong and committed team of highly skilled teachers, lead practitioners and leaders. The current maths team, which has grown and developed across the last two years, consists of leaders, and lead practitioners with very strong and well publicised reputations and acclaim at a city, regional and national level. You will teach maths to key stage 3 and 4 students achieving positive outcomes for all groups of students. A key feature of this work will also include working with and supporting colleagues in developing their practice in order to secure outstanding quality of education across the whole maths team.
Ensure good and better progress for all students within groups taught through the planning and preparation of high-quality lessons which engage, motivate, and support learners. Strive to deliver a consistently good standard of teaching. Take responsibility within own teaching areas and in the execution of general duties for the creation of a positive climate for learning which results in positive, respectful attitudes from students. Consistently apply the Academy Positive Behaviour policy to support all colleagues in establishing high standards of behaviour from students, and in order that students have parity of treatment and expectations in all areas of the academy. Assess, record and report on the development, progress, and attainment of students. Contribute to the planning, design and production of good quality teaching material and resources, appropriate to age and ability, in accordance with the subject development plan. Contribute towards and lead on aspects of departmental CPD in conjunction with other staff. Be a form tutor for a specified group of students, establishing the rapport necessary to support their social, emotional and citizenship education and development. Make a strong contribution to agreed personal, social, health and economic (PSHCE)/small, spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSE) areas, such as careers in the curriculum. Contribute to the wider life of the academy by participating in the provision of the peak performance and enrichment programme. Attend meetings, including parents’ consultation sessions, and fulfil duties on rotas as specified in the staff handbook. Implement all academy policies with regard to registration, student absence, student uniform, use of planners and other routines detailed in the staff handbook. Observe academy rules relating to the safeguarding of students, health and safety requirements, and equality policies. Participate in full staff and area meetings, actively contributing to academy decision making and consultation procedures. Participate fully in the Academy Performance Management process, engaging in professional development activities which enhance pers