Teacher of Mathematics and Computing

Creative Education Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and fostering a love for Maths and Computing? Caister Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Maths and Computing to inspire our students and contribute to our vibrant school community.

Job Title: Teacher of Mathematics and Computing

Location: Caister Academy

Salary: MPS/UPS

Start date: September 2025

Contract type: Full Time Permanent

About Our School

Caister Academy is one of Norfolk’s leading co-educational secondary schools, situated in the coastal village of Caister-on-sea, just 20 miles from the vibrant and historical city of Norwich. Caister Academy's 2024 Ofsted report praises the school ‘Good’ in all categories, notably capturing that “Pupils know how to behave, and they do so well”. The report also states that the “Classrooms are quiet spaces which are highly conducive to learning”.

Students at Caister Academy make progress in line with the best 25% of schools in the country with the class of 2024 reaching a progress score of +0.30. Caister Academy is now one of the top 10 schools in Norfolk.

Caister Academy is well regarded for excellence in performing arts and English, with aspirations to lead nationally in all areas. As part of Creative Education Trust, we work in collaboration with other local Academies and receive development opportunities and support from Creative Education at a national level.

For more information on the Academy, please visit www.caisteracademy.org.uk.

About You

As a Teacher of Mathematics and Computing at Caister Academy, you will be a positive role model and consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behaviours, which we expect of pupils. Our ideal candidate would have:

1. Good knowledge of the pedagogy associated with Maths
2. Ability to be supportive professionalism
3. Willingness to reflect upon your own experiences in a critical and constructive manner
4. Vibrant personality and interpersonal skills

About The Maths Department

At Caister, we pride ourselves in having an amazing group of people who work directly within mathematics. Consisting of six teachers, with lead practitioners and raising achievement mentors alike - we work as a collective to better the outcomes of students across the academy. With links to school departments across the county with our links to the East Mathematics Community, we consider ourselves a key player in changing student perspectives in the subject. With opportunities for progression in all areas of the department, and continued professional development opportunities and subject based initiatives, Caister is a place to grow and develop your career.

About The Computing Department

The technology department at Caister Academy is a vibrant and rapidly growing department. We currently have 5 subjects taught within the department which includes teaching staff and Full Time Technicians. Engineering, catering, computer science, business and finance come under the technology banner. Students value the subjects taught within the department with each subject having an excellent uptake at KS4 each year. As well as excellent attendance at KS3 electives. All workshops and computer rooms have recently been refurbished and state of the art equipment installed. Outcomes for students within the department are extremely high with the vast majority of subjects attaining well above average progress for pupils with some being in the top 5% in the country.

Requirements

To apply for the Teacher of Mathematics and Computing role, you must:

1. Qualified to degree level or above
2. Qualified teacher status
3. Experience of teaching across the full age and ability range of an 11-16 school.
4. Experience in the use of ICE in the classroom with the skill to impact that expertise to others.
5. Experience in the use of ICT in the classroom with the skills to impart that expertise to others.

About Creative Education Trust

Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England’s post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 14,500 children and young people.

We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities. Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century.

CET Benefits & Continual Professional Development

CET are committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. The opportunities include a wide range of subjects from middle leadership and DSL training to autism awareness. We run annual conferences including Safeguarding and Learning and Teaching and have regular network meetings across the Trust.

We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached.

Next Steps

Application Closing Date: 21 April 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Please submit your application through our website using the direct online application method.

We warmly welcome visits to our wonderful school, or if you would like to arrange a confidential conversation with the Line Manager of this position, please contact our HR team on [e-mail] who would be happy to assist in arranging this.

Essential Information

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.