Leader of KS4 Science
Cecil Jones Academy
Essex, SS2 4BU
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 29 April 2018
Job overview
Legra Trust (made up of three Academies, Belfairs, Cecil Jones and Darlinghurst) is seeking to appoint a KS4 Leader of Science to be based at Cecil Jones Academy.
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and aspiring professional. You will become part of a vibrant and energetic work environment and join a highly committed group of students and staff.
If you have the drive and initiative to rise to a new challenge and become part of our team we would like to hear from you.
We can offer:
- National CPD Mark
- Excellent facilities including interactive white boards in every classroom
- A family ethos with dynamic and supportive staff
- Wonderful students that appreciate everything you do for them
- A moral purpose to transform the life chances and opportunities of our young people.
Why Legra Academy Trust?
We provide top quality, high impact early years, primary and secondary education in the county of Essex. We currently manage three academies in the Southend-on-Sea area: Belfairs Academy, Cecil Jones Academy and Darlinghurst School. We are responsible for approximately 3000 young people from nursery to age 19 and employ around 450 staff. Each of our academies is fully committed to achieving excellence for the benefit of all our students, staff and the wider community. Our motto is ‘Shaping the Future Together’ and we really mean it – so why don’t you come and help us achieve it? You can find out more about us at www.legraacademytrust.org.uk
Our core values are:
- Resilience
- Achievement
- Independence
- Strength
- Excellence
The successful candidate will:
- Be an excellent and innovative classroom practitioner who can lead and enthuse students
- Be able to lead example as an outstanding teacher
- Have a proven track record of leading innovation to impact upon student achievement
- Have excellent organisational skills
- Exude a passion for learning and a driving ambition for every learner.
Why Southend-on-Sea?
Barely an hour from London, Southend-on-Sea is a picturesque vibrant, culture-rich seaside town that will delight the whole family. At 1.34 miles, Southend is home to the longest pleasure pier in the world. Following a delicious lunch, day on the beach or in Adventure Island Fun Park, enjoy a leisurely stroll down to the end and watch the vivid sunset, often making the Thames Estuary look like liquid gold. Southend is now becoming renowned for its buzzing cultural scene, not only does the town have two excellent theatres but it also has a diverse music scene, a wide range of art galleries and also plays host to several independent festivals for films, art and books. Why not come and see for yourself?
To apply for this position please complete the online teachers application form from our website. Further details are available from Libby Hood 01702 440000. Visits to the academy are welcome by appointment.
Cecil Jones Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check and satisfactory references. Cecil Jones Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment regardless of sexual orientation, age, marital status, ethnic origin, sex, nationality, religion or disability. Our policy complies with all relevant legislation and codes of practice
About Cecil Jones Academy
Welcome you to the Cecil Jones Academy.
As part of the Loxford School Trust we are able to work within a hub of schools, led by Loxford School, an Outstanding school, thus ensuring that our staff are able to deliver the highest educational standards.
This enables us to stay ahead of an ever evolving education system and a constantly changing society. The Trust strongly believes in developing students, so that they are able to achieve their potential both academically and as members of our community.
We work on the traditional values of respect, discipline and responsibility to prepare our students for the challenges of examinations, social interactions and the world of work. We want all of our students to find their passion and have the tools to pursue their dreams.
I feel privileged to have the opportunity to lead Cecil Jones Academy over the coming years and look forward to working with you to ensure we achieve the very best for all of our young people.
Our vision is simple, “that no child is left behind”.
Students are at the centre of everything we do and we aim to give all the necessary foundations for success by helping students develop the skills and attributes that will provide them with real life-chances. Students are expected to work hard and to achieve their individual best academically, to develop skills relevant to the 21st Century and to develop the self-confidence and sense of purpose necessary for success in a highly competitive global society.
Cecil Jones Academy will provide a safe, yet challenging environment where students can succeed and excel.
We will develop a strong pastoral system and curriculum to allow us to ensure that our students are happy, safe and challenged in all they do at school.
Cecil Jones Academy is an inclusive school and we pride ourselves on the fact that we are a family. We will work closely with our parents and our community in order to achieve the best for all in our school.
We aim to:
- Achieve exam success for all – we want our pupils to have as many choices as possible, with a strong foundation of GCSEs
- Ensure that every child leaves our school knowing themselves as an individual, as a member of a team and as a citizen
- Create a culture of learning for life
- Provide the skills needed for self-management, resilience and self-worth
- Give opportunities and experiences outside of the classroom to enrich our pupils
We believe that every student has the potential to achieve greatness and will work with every student to ensure that they get there. Our school is committed to the success of each of our pupils.
Our website should answer many of your queries and we always welcome visitors to our school.
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