Teacher of Maths with possibility of TLR for additional responsibility
(suitable for ECT)
Start date: January 2027
First opened in September 2013, Magna Academy is a comprehensive secondary academy situated in
Poole, on the beautiful Dorset coast. At Magna, we have a vision that seeks to transform each
individual student’s life through our culture of high aspirations, hard work, resilience, and
compassion – empowering them to excel in an ever-changing world. We offer the opportunity for
innovative and targeted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities that reflect the
academy and your own individual needs.
At Magna Academy we have a team of dedicated people who are all working together to achieve our
mission of preparing our students for success in the 21 st century. Our academy is a vibrant and
exciting place to work and we are proud that our outcomes and progress are very strong across the
The successful candidate:
We are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate for the role of Teacher of Maths to join our team
at Magna Academy. This will provide an exciting and challenging opportunity for an ambitious
practitioner wishing to further develop their career, to build upon the existing track record of success
within our Maths Department and make a real impact on further driving up attainment and progress
in Maths.
The successful candidate must have a strong subject knowledge. They will be able to offer
engagement, stretch, support and challenge to all students. They will be able to accurately assess the
progress and achievement of students and provide appropriate provision to ensure progress of all is
We also have a TLR available for a suitable candidate for the role of the Key Stage Co-ordinator who
will play a leading and highly visible role within the department, working with the Director of Maths
and Second in Department to ensure the highest standards of learning, teaching and achievement for
our students. The Key Stage Co-ordinator role will focus on all aspects of leading a Key Stage, from
schemes of work, both short and long term, settings and all data including reporting. The role will
also be responsible for establishing proactive and effective interventions, through interactions with
students and their parents, ensuring each student reaches their full potential.
We are looking for a highly motivated, outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong presence,
who is ambitious for students, their colleagues and the academy. They will be an excellent teacher of
Maths, who has a passionate belief in the ability for all to succeed. They will be a conscientious and
enthusiastic team player who will be joining a vibrant department.
What we offer:
- Bespoke support and line management from an experienced Director of Maths
- Professional progression opportunities
- Great students who conduct themselves impeccably
- Strong systems and structures meaning students feel safe and secure
- Measures to reduce staff workload such as centralised detentions and a sensible feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – we do not have onerous/impossible marking policies
- A centralised homework system at KS3
- No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no‑stakes’ feedback, helping you to continuously develop – we believe that trusting our staff with autonomy helps to develop a strong ‘develop and excel’ culture
- Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
- CPD starts as soon as you are appointed and is ongoing
- State of the art facilities and a very pleasant location in beautiful Dorset
Please find attached the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Next steps:
Magna Academy Poole offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking
to develop their career. We would be delighted to show you around our Academy in order to fully
appreciate our excellent learning environment.
Closing date for applications: 09:00 Monday 12 th October 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 14 th October 2026
Learn more about Magna Academy at: https://www.magna-aspirations.org/
About Aspirations:
Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19
years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we
have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous
Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent
education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share
our ideals.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a
declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines
disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his
or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”
Magna Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful
candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.
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