Trainee Teacher of Maths Manor Royal Business District Crawley, UK Teacher

Are you passionate about Maths and ready to inspire the next generation? The Gatwick School is seeking a Trainee Teacher of Maths on a fixed-term, full-time basis to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to train towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while gaining valuable classroom experience within an all-through school.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have a degree in a relevant subject and are looking to gain QTS
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, resilience and a genuine desire to teach
• Are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities
• Enjoy working as part of a team and have strong communication skills

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A supportive team who place our values of chances, choices and culture at the centre of all that we do, with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
• Fringe allowance
• Two-week half term
• An all-through primary and secondary setting with opportunities for input on curriculum development
• Exciting opportunities to work with primary colleagues on enrichment days to enhance secondary readiness for children
• A spacious, well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
• A skilled and committed SLT devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
• The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
• Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme, including access to free and confidential advice via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts to high-street shops, and health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject – Essential
• GCSE Maths and English Grade 4–9 (A*–C) or equivalent – Essential

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice – Essential
• Ability to analyse and evaluate pupil data to set aspirational and challenging targets – Essential
• Ability to develop a classroom ethos and behaviour management structure that promotes independence and self-management – Essential
• Ability to think creatively and prioritise effectively – Essential
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills – Essential
• Excellent self-awareness and ability to manage self – Essential
• Willingness to learn from others and both seek and act upon advice – Essential
• Ability to integrate equality policies into practice – Essential
• Demonstrable commitment to equality of opportunity and inclusive education – Essential
• Ability to create an environment that ensures the safety of all Academy users – Essential
• Resilience, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines – Essential
• Ability to proactively engage with external partners and professional networks – Essential

Experience

• Use of innovative approaches to teaching and learning, including AfL and ICT – Essential
• Evidence of continuing professional development – Essential
• Successful partnership working with schools, academies, external agencies and stakeholders – Essential
• Effective implementation and use of ICT to enhance learning – Essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills – Essential
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of equality issues and legislation – Essential
• Experience of teaching a class or subject area
• Teaching experience in more than one school
• Proven track record of improving pupil outcomes
• Experience of Ofsted processes

Experience / Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of best practice in teaching and learning, including the use of ICT to support pupil achievement – Essential
• Knowledge of the curriculum and best practice relevant to the appropriate key stage(s) – Essential
• Understanding and application of school improvement principles – Essential
• Knowledge of local and national safeguarding requirements – Essential
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of national priorities and current developments in education

Leadership

• Ability to work effectively as part of the school team and with governors, trustees, pupils, parents/carers, stakeholders and partners within and beyond the education sector – Essential
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and inspire staff, while encouraging pupil and parental engagement

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to the school's vision, values and ethos – Essential
• Commitment to the Aurora Academies Trust vision, values and ethos – Essential