Teacher of Mathematics in Lichfield

Erasmus Darwin Academy (EDA) is a warm, proudly inclusive and high-performing school and we are excited to welcome a dedicated professional to join our exceptional team. We are a non-denominational, non-selective Academy serving a diverse and supportive community in Burntwood. Everything we do is driven by our strapline: Hard Work. High Aspirations. Limitless Opportunities. We believe every young person deserves the knowledge, skills and character to thrive in modern Britain. Academic success matters, but most importantly, so does personal growth.

Our 'culture-first' approach means that students, staff and families work together as a school community to bring our values and morals to life every day, ensuring that our young people receive a first-class educational experience. As one of the highest achieving secondary schools in the region and in the top 10% nationally for GCSE progress, we consistently strive for growth, improvement and innovation.

Fostering a Successful Learning Environment: Whether you work in the classroom, Administration, Student Support, Site team or Leadership, you will be part of a team where you are supported. Our Academy fosters an inclusive atmosphere that blends respectful relationships, clear routines, and engaging, tailored instruction. Key strategies include building trust through rapport, adaptive teaching styles, empowering student voice, and a Senior Leadership 'On Call' system to support lesson disruptions.

• Every teacher has the right to teach and every student has the right to learn.
• Reading, writing and oracy sit at the heart of our curriculum.
• Behaviour is taught, modelled and supported through a clear behaviour curriculum.
• Personal development and extra-curricular opportunities enrich every student's experience.
• Everybody in the Academy can always improve, both personally and professionally.

We are committed to staff wellbeing, professional growth and a healthy work–life balance. Initiatives include flexible working for all Teaching professionals during PPA and non-contact time, and a friendly, fair approach to cover. Join a school that invests in You; we believe that our staff are our greatest strength. Our wellbeing strategy ensures every colleague feels valued, listened to and supported.

Career progression is a genuine reality here; many of our teachers and leaders have grown and developed within the Academy through a range of avenues such as Apprenticeships, Teacher Training, NPQ Courses and much more.

We offer:

• High expectations paired with a genuine commitment to manageable workload.
• Extensive professional development for all roles: pedagogy, leadership and beyond.
• A warm, collaborative and supportive staff community.
• Mental Health Champions, accessible in school for a coffee and a chat.
• Polite, motivated and respectful students.
• Staff wellbeing activities and events.
• A work laptop for all teaching staff.
• Increased non-contact time for planning and preparation.
• Additional leadership time for leadership roles.
• A visible, approachable and supportive Senior Leadership Team.

We welcome applications from dedicated and hard-working professionals, who are passionate about improving young people's life chances. You will bring strong role-specific expertise, a commitment to high standards and the desire to help students grow, academically and personally.

Our 2023 Ofsted inspection rated us 'Good', and we have held Category 1 status (the highest level of school performance) for six consecutive years. Inspectors praised our high expectations, exceptional personal development offer, strong safeguarding culture, and the positive relationships between leaders and staff. Notably, 100% of staff completing the Ofsted questionnaire said they were happy working at EDA.

Prospective candidate visits with the Headteacher are welcomed and can be arranged via the contact details below. To apply, please complete the application form and return it to the Headteacher's PA, Miss Jade Skelding - by 9am on Friday 13th March.

Further information about the Academy can be found at: This position is suitable for ECTs.

Core Mathematics Curriculum (Key Stages 3 and 4): In Year 7-9 we have a scheme of learning that builds on the KS2 National Curriculum, which we have designed to be ambitious for all students within the Academy. It allows for exploration of all areas of Mathematics, ensuring that students have a solid understanding before starting their GCSE course. There are opportunities in lessons to not only become fluent in the topic but also to use problem solving skills to deepen understanding.

In Years 7-9 students have 7 hours of Mathematics over a fortnight. We follow the Edexcel GCSE course that allows for students to revisit some topics that have been covered in KS3, as well as advancing their knowledge, and introducing new areas topics. We ensure that students have the necessary skills in Mathematics for their next stage whether that be A Levels, college course or employment. In Year 10-11 students have 8 hours of Mathematics over a fortnight.

Advanced Mathematics Curriculum (Key Stage 5): In Year 12 and 13 we study the OCR B (MEI) course, studying calculus, trigonometry, sequences and series, mechanics and statistics. Classes are normally taught by two members of staff with one leading on the statistics element and the other leading on the mechanics element. The course has a focus on problem solving and application of skills. Year 12-13 have 9 taught hours over the fortnight with students expected to do independent study as well as work in class.

Extra-curricular Opportunities: In the past the mathematics team took the opportunity to take students to university visits, some examples being Forge Your Future STEM days at University of Birmingham as well as the Big Maths Quiz.

Facilities: The Department has 7 dedicated classrooms, each with a projector and Smart Board/Smart TV in each room. There are also several visualisers within the department for staff use and sets of mini whiteboards in each room. We have invested in the 'Pearson Maths Progress' textbooks for Key Stage 3 and the Collins GCSE textbooks for Key Stage 4, all students in Key Stage 5 are supplied with a textbook. To help support with planning and workload, the Mathematics Department have subscriptions for websites such as White Rose Maths, Go Teach Maths, Mathsbox and Dr Frost Maths which is also used for setting of homework as well as a dedicated Mathematics Google Drive for the sharing of resources.

Staffing: Our current Mathematics Team consists of the following staff: Mr Daniel Conolly (Subject Leader), Mr Ben Gander (Lead Teacher), Mrs Elizabeth Parkes (Lead Teacher), Mrs Emily Littler (Head of House), Mr Tom Green, Mrs Jennifer Griffiths, Mr Phil Kilvert, Mrs Julie Clayton (Part-time) and Mrs Frances Vickers (Part-time).

Primitas Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such this post is subject to a 'disclosure' check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, Online Search and references. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting. A copy of the school's Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website. You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references.