Head of School
The Ongar Academy
Ongar, Essex, CM5 0AN
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale (L24-L28) + Healthcare package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019
- Apply by:
- 8 October 2018
Job overview
Head of School: The Ongar Academy
Required: January 2019
Salary range: Leadership Scale (L24-L28) + Healthcare package
The Ongar Academy is looking for a successful Head of School with considerable experience in secondary education who knows what outstanding provision and academic progress looks like. We want a collaborator, who not only will work closely with the trust, but has a genuine desire to work openly and collectively with the local Ongar primary schools, who are also part of Bridge Academy Trust.
Are you the talented individual we are looking for who shares our passion for education and wants to make a real difference for the people of Ongar? With a clear strategic vision, you will navigate the changing educational landscape with the full support of the CEO & Executive Headteacher, the Local Governing Body and the Trustees.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced deputy headteacher to take up their first headship role, or for an existing headteacher looking to work collaboratively in a supportive trust. The Ongar Academy is only three years old and already has been judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2018.
We encourage you to contact our CEO & Executive Headteacher, Mark Farmer for further information and/or to arrange a visit to the school on farmerm@bridgeacademytrust.org
Timescales:
· Visits to the school (please make an appointment): 18th Sept(2pm or 3.45pm); 26th Sept(2pm or 3.45pm); 3rd Oct(12pm; 2pm or 3.45pm)
Please enclose a letter to support your application that highlights your suitability and preparation for this position and your personal educational philosophy and vision.
Closing date for applications: 3pm on Monday 8th October 2018
For an application pack and details of opportunities to visit please contact Kevin Adams on 01245 504564 or e-mail recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org
This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Attached documents
About The Ongar Academy
- The Ongar Academy
- Fyfield Road, Ongar
- Essex
- CM5 0AN
- United Kingdom
At The Ongar Academy we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence for all our young people. We passionately believe in supporting every young person regardless of their background or ability and are invested in ensuring every young person achieves their potential.
The Ongar Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.