Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/CECAOA/09519

Location

Crossfield Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8HB

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

31,650.00 - 49,084.00 Annually (FTE)


MPS/UPS

Closing Date

3:00pm, 21st May 2025

Start Date

September 2025

Positions Available

1

Suitable for ECTs

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About this Role

We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for teaching, with experience teaching Maths across KS3, KS4. A-Level Maths is well-established and there is, in addition, the opportunity to teach at KS5 if desired.


At Cowes Enterprise College, we're not just educators, we're mentors, guides, and champions of lifelong learning. Our mission is clear: to nurture a love for learning and equip our students with the skills they need to thrive in life beyond the classroom.


Cowes Enterprise College is a successful and happy school with strong outcomes. At Cowes Enterprise College, our mission is clear: to educate for life. We are dedicated to developing a love of learning in our students and preparing them for the future, whatever it may hold. Our students' limitless potential drives everything we do, and our purpose is to guide, support, and inspire them to reach their goals.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust? Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.


We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.


Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys...

The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

The Role:

We are looking for a qualified teacher with an expertise in Maths. You will be a strong communicator and team player committed to raising attainment, someone who shares our vision of educating for life and promoting the common good. The position is full time, starting in September 2025.


Key responsibilities:

Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons in Maths, stretching our highest attaining pupils. Collaborate with colleagues to raise standards and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Demonstrate a clear interest in developing teaching and learning practices through research and innovation.

Why Choose Cowes Enterprise College?

We can offer you:

A supportive community dedicated to professional development and staff wellbeing. Access to a wider range of resources and opportunities through our Academy Trust. Guidance, advice and support from both departmental and senior leadership team who all want to make a positive difference to the education of all our students. Automatic pay increments unlinked to targets.

We are keen to ensure that we support the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff, this pledge is further supported by our Staff Charter. Staff are provided with a laptop and many have their own classrooms. We offer access to an employee advice service which provides information, helpful resources, and a counselling service. Discounted membership is available for local leisure facilities which include a gym. A discount programme provided by an Ormiston Academies Trust for all staff. Staff are able to access travel discounts for ferries and we provide eye sight tests for VDU users and annual flu vaccinations. We have free parking on site and we also ensure that tea and coffee is available for you during breaktime!


Here's what some of our teachers say about working at Cowes Enterprise College;


"I moved to the Island over ten years ago and I have thoroughly enjoyed living on the Island and working at Cowes Enterprise College. I enjoy the collaborative planning within the department and the opportunities to develop my teaching with CPD. The students are great to teach and my colleagues are supportive and friendly."

"Cowes Enterprise College is the school I wish I had gone to as a pupil. Staff are friendly, welcoming and hugely supportive. Students are humorous and have such an inspiring range of talents. The facilities are great and the opportunities offered to the students are thoughtful of their futures. At the end of the day, it's also great to be able to take a moment to see the sea. Not many kids or adults get that."


How to apply:


If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us and help shape the future of our students, we encourage you to apply today! The closing date for applications is 21 May at 3pm. Early applications are welcomed, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Cowes Enterprise College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.




This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974



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Contact Details

OAT Recruitment Team

01983 203103

donna.harrison@ormistonacademies.co.uk

Crossfield Avenue, Cowes

Isle of Wight

PO31 8HB
01983203103

info@cowesec.org

http://www.cowesec.org