Assistant Head of Sixth Form
The Marches School
Oswestry
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR + TLR1a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 18 April 2018
Job overview
The Marches School is a successful, forward-thinking 11-18 Academy, with 1,320 students currently on roll. Located in the attractive border town of Oswestry, the school enjoys a semi-rural location, within walking distance of the town centre. In 2013, The Marches opened its doors to the school's first ever Sixth Formers and now delivers a broad range of A-Levels and boasts modern, spacious Sixth Form Facilities.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Assistant Head of Sixth Form to join our team. We are seeking an innovative and motivational teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the desire and commitment to raise achievement of students at all levels. We are looking for passionate and inspirational professionals who would enjoy working in an exciting and rewarding environment and are prepared to contribute fully to school life.
This role will have a particular focus on using and applying data effectively to ensure students’ progress is monitored against targets and prompt action is taken to address any concerns as well as delivery of our scholars support programme to the more able students. The successful candidate will strive to ensure our students continue to receive the highest standards of care and support in continuing their learning journey.
We encourage scholars to be intellectually curious and extend their interest in the subjects and vocations for which they feel an aptitude and affinity. We want to allow high fliers to explore topics beyond the constraints of the academic syllabus.
The programme also offers extra support for competitive entry courses (Oxbridge, medical and dentistry, university aptitude tests).
The academic extension programme has four elements:
· Communication
· Critical thinking
· Academic
· Aspirations and future learning
At The Marches School we can offer:
• An ‘Outstanding’ curriculum offering students a strong core entitlement in English, Mathematics and Science
• A full extra-curricular programme with opportunities for enrichment activities for all
• Excellent resources and facilities
• An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents and governors
• Hard working students
• An excellent opportunity to develop your career
• CPD opportunities
There will be an opportunity for those interested in applying, to visit the school on Tuesday 17th April 2018 at 8.40am. If you would like to attend on this day or if you have any other queries, please email Julia Hipkiss, HR/Personnel Administrator hipkiss.j@marchesschool.net
Closing date is midnight on Thursday 19th April 2018.
Interviews will be on Tuesday 24th April 2018.
If you are interested in applying for this post, please visit our online recruitment site via the school’s website www.marchesschool.co.uk (Please note we do not accept CVs)
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
* Please note that you may be required to work across other schools in the Academy Trust if required.
Attached documents
About The Marches School
The Marches Academy Trust is a multi-academy sponsor based in Shropshire, which was developed from the highly successful Marches School. The Marches School is a National Leader of Education Support School and CEO, Sarah Finch, is a National Leader of Education.
As a single organisation, we believe firmly in collaboration and seek to bring schools together, respecting and learning from one another. We believe each school has their own strengths and we are committed to further developing their own individual identity, whilst sharing our core vision and values.
Headteacher
Alison Pearson
Our vision
Achievement through caring runs through every decision we make and we are proud of all we have to offer in our vibrant and happy learning community, from our transition programme into Year 7, right through to supporting students to secure university places at some of the top providers, in Year 13.
Ofsted
' Leaders, including governors, are ambitious to achieve the very best for all pupils. You are committed to achieving this through the school’s ethos of ‘achievement through caring’. You display determination in securing continuous improvement and have accurately identified improvement areas. Staff are overwhelmingly supportive of your priorities.'
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