to think this advert for an unqualified maths teacher is a bit crap really

[OrlandoWoolf]

Vacancy Title: Unqualified Teacher of Maths
Salary: £15,976 to £25,267 (pro rata)
ClosingDate: 03/12/13
Reference:
Working Pattern: Term time only - Temporary
Hours Per Week: 32 hrs, TTO

The Academy

This position is temporary and will last until July 2014.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable, and self-motivated Unqualified Teacher of Maths to join *** Academy, starting as soon as possible.

The ideal candidates will possess a minimum of 4 GCSE’s (Grades A*- C) including English and Mathematics or equivalent. Experience of working in a similar role would be desirable.

We look forward to you joining our dedicated and supportive team.

Well, at least you need 4 GCSEs including Maths and English

What if they had GCSE but then an open university degree in engineering ? Say

very unlikely to be accepted on an engineering degree, let alone cope on one, with only a C in GCSE maths, I would imagine.

You couldn't cope on an engineering degree with poor maths, unless you got that C because you were pissed/ill during the exams, I'm an engineer.

This is not just a teacher without a PGCE or without a degree in the subject that they are teaching, they may not have any degree, any A Levels and a Grade C in maths.

I am so angry about this, so angry in fact that I am neglecting my own marking so that I can have a rant.

I agree with you Phil. This is just just disgusting. And yet posted proudly on an open job site with the school's name emblazoned all over the advert. Who thought this was even acceptable?

I would worry for the bottom set maths kids at this school.

So I could do this even though I took GCSE maths 6 times before I got a C?!!! Already I can barely cope with my DDs yr 3 homework!!!

The ideal candidate will have GCSE Maths.

How can they even say that with a straight face?

Apparently they want 2 teachers.

This is the advert, I hope it is not another one, they want two unqualified teachers as soon as possible

If my children were at the South Leeds Academy I would be contacting the press, my MP, OFSTED, LEA and I would be outside protesting every morning. We need to be angry about this, or it will continue.

a surprise, OFSTED have identified the school as a cause for concern because of serious weaknesses in their teaching, they can't keep staff and the staff they have are receiving inadequate training . How is hiring barely numerate maths teachers going to help? www.ofsted.gov.uk/filedownloading/?id=2286361&type=1&refer=0

link to letter from OFSTED highlighting concerns

Its truly terrible , that the kids who need the best Teachers end up with the worst. Dept of Education Performance Tables South Leeds academy:

FSM =42.4%
GCSE 5A*t C = 33%

But academies are supposed to have loads of money to attract high quality and experienced staff.

Bet they've got something to say on the TES forum about this!

I did not name the school

What's the Twitter Hashtag?

full OFSTED report here. As suspected this is a school serving an area of deprivation. These students need the best teachers possible because those teachers may be their only chance out of poverty. Yet we are fobbing these students off with unqualified, barely numerate teachers

Probably VivaLeBeaver

I don't see why we should not name the school, they have a public advert. in fact I would like to see the headteacher or chair of the academy team on here justifying that advert.

If its an Advert, why can't you name the school?

The school in question is "Inadequate", and just this side of special measures. Hilariously, from its last Ofsted:

"Too few students make the progress they should in English and mathematics by the end of Year 11. Gaps between the achievement of different groups of students are not decreasing quickly enough. Overall, achievement is inadequate."

It has been named, it is The south leeds academy

I wonder if they're planning on employing them alongside qualified maths teachers. Like a specialised TA? Trying to raise standards so the TA can help anyone who's struggling in class while the teacher focuses on the class??

My brother is a maths specialist TA, no degree and no QTS.

You could go for the maths post

Or the receptionist post

25 Hours Per Week/ Term Time Only plus 30 Days
Permanent
Salary: Grade B1 Pt 13- 17 (£15,598 - £16,998 pro rata)

Choices, choices.

blimey, I have an O level in maths, maybe I should apply

(can't even remember my times tables most of the time!)

The job description

Purpose of Job:
To teach Mathematics to the whole age range and ability of students within the academy, in order to ensure the highest possible standards of student achievement, personal development and well-being.

But to be fair, a degree in maths is desirable.

recruitment.schoolpartnershiptrust.org.uk/documents/download/5207

I wonder if a 17 year old school leaver with 5 GCSEs, might decide to take the job rather than take their a Levels.