Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/GCA/17487

Location

Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JZ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

31,650.00 - 47,338.00 Annually (FTE)


Teachers Pay Scale MPS/UPS & TLR 2a for leadership responsibility. FTE 3,391, 32.5 hours per week, term time only

Closing Date

12:00pm, 9th May 2025

Start Date

September 2025 (pending safer recruitment checks)

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

TBC with shortlisted candidates - applications will be reviewed upon receipt
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About this Role

Are you a teacher who believes in learning without limits? Do you want the opportunity to be part of a great teaching team and develop your career further? Are you passionate that all children deserve the very best learning opportunities? If so, we would love to hear from you! At Garden City Academy , we are looking for a

Class Teacher & Maths Lead

to join us in September 2025 on full-time permanent contract.
Ultimately, we are looking for someone who is up for a challenge and wants to get stuck in with all aspects of our academy life! This could be a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher looking for more responsibilities to support their career development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

To lead, manage and develop the staff in Maths to achieve a high quality of teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils Providing leadership and management of the school's Maths curriculum Delivering high-quality teaching and effective use of resources Evaluating the effectiveness of the provision in Maths in close collaboration with the leadership team Organising and managing teaching and learning in Maths The development and monitoring of the curriculum provision Supporting the Headteacher in the monitoring of the quality of teaching and children's achievements

You will work to improve learning standards and achievement for all pupils in their subject, whilst also carrying out their duties as a classroom teacher. You will be an integral part of the Senior leadership Team, contributing to the school development plan and to whole school strategic planning. You will offer guidance and support to Maths teaching staff, modelling best practices and showing up-to-date knowledge of current theory and practice.

We rightly pride ourselves on the high expectations we place on the academic achievements and behaviour of all children, whatever their need, as well as a broad, diverse and engaging creative curriculum which underpins all that we do. Garden City Academy is an inclusive setting, valuing all children's achievements, ensuring that each child is given every opportunity to meet their full potential. There is no doubt that Garden City Academy is an exciting place to be - for children, staff, parents and the local community!

As a Class Teacher, you will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and giving them every opportunity to succeed, whatever their barriers may be. where every child is respected and treated as an individual, with no limits placed on their learning - just opportunities to continually improve with a Growth Mindset approach. We do not 'label' children or group them by perceived 'ability'; we will instead give all children equal opportunities to challenge themselves through the range of tasks and activities presented to them - empowering children to take ownership and responsibility for their own learning.
Whatever your teaching background, we would love to hear from you!

So, why join us?

You'll be working for a trust that understands the day-to-day challenges or working in tough schools and embraces them. We have a growing education community here at Garden City Academy, that will help you move forward in your career and learn at a lighting speed.

Visits are warmly welcomed & encouraged

- please contact us to make further arrangements.


Please be aware that this job may close before the advertised closing date, with interviews taking place soon after. Early applications are therefore recommended. All applications will be considered on receipt.

What we're looking for:

A motivated individual who wants to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence Excellent inter-personal skills Experience as an effective good and outstanding classroom teacher Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour Good organisational skills Creativity which drives all aspects of teaching and learning
For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact Samantha Ruck, Headteacher. School visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged but are by appointment only.