John Cabot Academy
Teacher of Mathematics
Dear Applicant
Thank you for your interest in this post and for taking the time to read this brochure – we hope you will choose to apply.
John Cabot is a great place to learn and to work, you will be very well supported when you join us.
The mathematics team at John Cabot Academy provides an innovative and supportive environment in which to work.
As a school we aim to develop a forward thinking curriculum for our students which balances problem solving with
fluency in mathematical processes.
Teaching in the department reflects our aim to stimulate an understanding and enthusiasm for mathematics. The team
is well established, extremely well led, very stable and readily supports each other in developing approaches to learning
which lead to superb student results.
The post of Teacher of Mathematics at JCA has the potential to be a career changing opportunity for you. You will
continue to grow and develop in our team so that you will enjoy your teaching and the wider experience at our school.
We are committed to achieving our goals and look forward to welcoming the successful candidate as an important
member of our team.
In your letter of application and at interview I am particularly looking forward to hearing your views on what you would
bring to the Mathematics team at JCA. You may wish to consider how you can contribute to a team where we have:
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Results which are amongst the very best in our local area
Teaching, learning and student progress as a priority
A successful and forward thinking team committed to achieving the highest possible standards for our students
Sixth form teaching opportunities
I very much look forward to receiving your application. In the meantime, please read on for further information about
our Federation and mathematics at John Cabot Academy which I hope you will find useful.
If you would like to know more please contact Milly Walton (Faculty Leader for Mathematics) on 0117 976000 or email
[email protected]
Yours sincerely
Simon White
Principal
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Background
The journey that has seen the development of the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) began in September 2007 when John
Cabot Academy (JCA) and Bristol Brunel Academy (BBA) were opened on the same day. In September 2009 we were
joined by Bristol Metropolitan Academy (BMA) and the CLF was formed, jointly sponsored by Rolls Royce PLC and the
University of the West of England.
The CLF incorporates 15 academies, 6 primary, 7 secondary, a Studio School and an all-through, as well as a panfederation provisions for Post 16 and re-engagement. The CLF currently employs over 1200 staff who educate 7250
children, which creates huge opportunities for staff experience and expertise to be moved between the schools. CLF
secondary academies performed well as a group in 2016 and hope to go from strength to strength in 2017.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
MATHEMATICS AT JOHN CABOT ACADEMY
As a highly successful department, we strive to always be at the forefront in educational developments. Our
Schemes of Learning are continually revisited to look at new methods of maths teaching and evaluate these
(for example mastery). We value these as central documents in teaching and learning ensuring they are
constantly under review in light of changing specifications. We have kept up with recent developments in
mathematics to evolve our Schemes into 3 year learning journeys for year 8 to year 10, a year 7 mastery
journey and a revision year 11 journey. We would welcome ideas for developing and extending our range of
material.
Our GCSE mathematics results over the past three years have been at 80% A*-C and we see ourselves as local
area leaders in teaching mathematics and attaining excellent results. As part of the CLF we have a superb
wealth of resources from all the CLF mathematics departments and numerous network opportunities
throughout the year.
Key Stage Three
We are committed to our current practice of setting students by their mathematical ability from year 7 at JCA.
We are therefore able to support all our learners to achieve their best possible outcomes. The students
currently receive 4 hours’ maths teaching every week with year 7 doing a mastery Scheme of Learning and
then students starting their GCSE scheme of learning in wear 8 to wear 10.
Key Stage 4
All our students currently follow the linear AQA course for GCSE. Our teachers demonstrate a high level of
commitment to students’ progress particularly evidenced by the additional hours we are all prepared to invest
in intervention and support for our students. 2016 saw another excellent set of GCSE results, we are mindful
of the new changes to GCSE maths however current data suggests further improvements in results in 2017.
We all strive to work together as an effective team with an appropriate blend of hard work and all-importantly
a sense of humour.
Alongside GCSE maths, we are looking into starting the Further Mathematics qualification with our highest
attaining year 10 and 9 students. We have also begun to develop our Entry Level schemes of work for
students working below GCSE grades.
Key Stage 5
We currently run the OCR A Level course, with our most able mathematicians also having the opportunity to
study Further Mathematics A Level in parallel to their Mathematics course. A typical Post 16 pathway would
be:
Year 12
Programme of study:
Programme of study:
Mathematics
Further Mathematics
C1 C2 S1
C1 C2 S1
D1 M1 M2 FP1
AS Mathematics and
AS Further Maths
Completed
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Year 13
C3 C4 M1
C3 C4
S2 D2 FP2
A2 Mathematics and
A2 Further Maths
Completed
Enrichment
We offer a range of enrichment activities within the department, including:
 A very well attended weekly maths club at lunchtime and after school (typical attendance 50
students+)
 Specific identified and targeted Y11 and Post 16 revision classes
 Participation in the local mathematics masterclasses
 Participation in the UKMT Maths Challenge at Junior, Intermediate and Senior level
 We are a member of the Further Mathematics network and participate in many of their activities and
competitions
Current priority areas for the future are:
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Developing a 5 year Scheme of Learning in light of Curriculum changes at Key Stage 3 and 4, including
evaluating mastery at KS3
Implementation of a robust and thorough assessment system using life without levels as an
opportunity to improve our formative practice
Develop our collaborative approach with other schools in the Cabot Learning Federation
Embed the new A Level maths specification and develop the post 16 Core Mathematics qualification
Continue to research and develop our pedagogical approaches to ensure we offer our students an
outstanding mathematics education
What will success look like into the future?
We believe that a successful Mathematics team will:
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Have outstanding teaching, learning and student progress as a priority
Secure excellent progress at all key stages for all students
Have excellent communication and team work so that all staff share and understand the vision and
how to implement it
Develop a programme of teacher improvement driven from both inside and outside of the Maths team
Have a curriculum which is coherent yet inclusive and offers clear progression routes at all key stages
Ensure that students have access to a broad range of opportunities for learning both in the classroom
and outside of it
Promote a values driven culture, that inspires each student to be the best person they can be
Form partnerships with those who can support our work to help deliver key outcomes
Works brilliantly within the extensive CLF maths team to allow staff to share ideas and develop
innovative resources
We trust the information provided will encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at John Cabot
Academy.
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