Teacher of Maths for KS3 and Numeracy Across Curriculum (Ratton School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Friday 21 February 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Ratton School
Park Avenue
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 2XR

Phone:   01323 504011
Email:     info@ratton.co.uk
Website: www.ratton.co.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

 

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious teacher to join our Maths team with responsibility for Key Stage 3 (Y7/8) and Numeracy across the Curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to take on a leadership role and play a key part in shaping the KS3 Maths curriculum, ensuring that students build strong foundations in their mathematical learning. You will lead on planning, developing and evaluating the curriculum while ensuring that teaching strategies are inclusive, engaging and drive high standards of achievement. 

A key aspect of this role is monitoring and supporting student progress to ensure all learners, including those with additional needs, are appropriately challenged and supported. You will also play a crucial role in developing assessment policies, ensuring that students and parents understand progress and next steps. Beyond the classroom, you will lead on numeracy across the curriculum, working with our Maths Ambassadors and wider school initiatives to raise the profile of Maths. Additionally, you will work in partnership with Ocklynge Junior School to strengthen transition between Key Stages 2 and 3. 

As a middle leader, you will support and develop colleagues by promoting high-quality teaching, ensuring consistency in planning and assessment and holding teachers to account for student outcomes. You will also contribute to staff development through coaching, mentoring and collaborative working, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the department. 

We are committed to creating an environment where both students and staff can flourish and we look forward to welcoming new team members who will help us continue to make a difference to our school community.

We offer an incentive package which includes: 

• A comprehensive induction programme for new staff to the academy. 
• On-going investment into your career development through appropriate CPD. 
• Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders. 
• Access to the Bike 2 Work scheme allowing up to 42% discount on the cost of bikes and equipment. 
• Full use of an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing. 
• Free breakfast of bagel/cereal/porridge/tea/orange juice. 
• Staffroom with complimentary tea and coffee. 
• Subsidised membership of Benenden Healthcare (affordable alternative to private health insurance). 
• On-site parking. 
• Free Breakfast Club/After School Club place for staff children at Ocklynge Junior School. 
• Enviable setting and extensive grounds.

We look forward to receiving your application and hearing why you believe you have the passion, commitment and talent to join the South Downs Learning Trust.

Please use the application form available at www.ratton.co.uk/vacancies  Once completed it should be emailed to Lorraine Barrow, Trust Executive Assistant, at lbarrow@ratton.co.uk by the closing date. Please remember your supporting statement should set out how your experience to date fulfils the criteria set out in the person specification for this post.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Wendy Stevens, CL, at wstevens@ratton.co.uk

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.