Associate Assistant Principal: Leader of Maths

The Role

Erdington Academy was graded Good by Ofsted in April 2023.

Erdington Academy is a vibrant and diverse comprehensive school. We are seeking outstanding individuals with high expectations to join our team dedicated to pursuing excellence for every child. We are an ambitious academy and value enthusiastic and hardworking staff. It is a very exciting time to join us.

We believe that every child should leave school proud of the young adult they have become, and that every youngster attending our Trust deserves the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere where high expectation meet endless possibilities.

Do you want to be part of a team where you will help make a lasting impact on our students? 

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified candidate to apply for the position of Associate Assistant Principal or Erdington Academy, to teach throughout the age and ability range in our thriving department.  

We are committed to a knowledge-rich curriculum and a structured approach to teaching, behaviour and culture. We believe that schools must teach powerful knowledge and in explicit instruction, that the creation of a scholarly culture that is warm and strict, disciplined and happy.

The Maths Department at Erdington is a large and thriving part of a successful school. The team prides itself on its collaborative approach and the high standards in teaching and in the outcomes it achieves. Applicants will have high aspirations and a proven track record of delivering consistently good teaching, which results in high levels of student attainment and progress. In return you will be part of a successful leadership team, who are warm and supportive of each other and receive high quality CPD that will enable you to further progress and develop. The role will also have an element of whole school responsibility that is subject to candidates experience and development.

What we offer: 

A large, fully-staffed, experienced department that is well resourced 

Huge support and professional progression opportunities

 

A knowledge-rich curriculum, built on ‘powerful knowledge’ and a traditional T&L approach built around Rosenshine and TLAC 

Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources 

An excellent curriculum and resources, supported by the trust Maths leader. 

A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – no onerous marking policies 

Disruption-free learning  

Highly visible/supportive senior leaders who will support you 

Centralised detentions,

No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ instructional coaching, helping you to continuously develop our practice 

Excellent CPD and career development opportunities.

 

Opportunity to complete NPQs  

Applicants will join a well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will:

• Set high expectations which motivate and challenge students in a productive learning environment
• Promote good outcomes by students, planning well-structured lessons
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities with high standards of personal and professional conduct

In return we will offer you:

• Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
• Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
• Perkbox example benefits;
• Discounts at nationwide retailers
• Gym discount
• Cinema discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year
• A MAT wide focus on staff well-being

This is an exciting time to join us, and a great opportunity to be involved in the next stage of development of this strong team. Over the last few years, there has been a real drive to develop collaborative planning of a well sequenced knowledge rich curriculum in order to ensure our curriculum is inclusive and all students can achieve highly.

This is an ideal opportunity for a colleague who is ambitious, creative and enthusiastic about helping students to learn in a strong supportive environment.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974

Benefits

Other
Cycle to Work
Green Car Scheme
Perkbox discount platform	Discounts on a variety of online and high street stores, supermarkets and more
Perkbox Wellness hub	A variety of wellness content to proactively support your health and wellbeing
Salary sacrifice in relation to Technology

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Qualified Teacher Status		Essential
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent		Essential
Degree in a relevant subject		Essential

Skills

Leadership
Focused on standards and positive outcomes	Essential
Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people	Essential
Relevant Experience
Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information	Essential
Ability to teach ‘good or outstanding’ lessons	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and procedures	Essential
Good knowledge of up-to-date techniques, materials, and equipment relevant to the National Curriculum	Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and how to motivate them	Essential
Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and how they apply in a school environment	Desirable
Experience
Experience of following procedures and instructions.	Essential
Experience working with students with diagnosed difficulties, SALT, ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia etc.	Desirable
Knowledge and experience of SEN code of practice and related procedures and paperwork.	Desirable
Experience of working in an educational environment	Desirable
Personal Attributes
Ability to travel to academies when required	Desirable
Excellent attendance and punctuality	Essential
Commitment to Trust aim and values	Essential
Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion informed by practical experience and application	Essential
Inspires confidence in all pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community in order to promote the school.	Essential
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students	Essential
Committed	Essential
Relevant Skills
Effective classroom management	Essential