Assistant Director of Science
Ormiston Horizon Academy
Stoke-on-Trent
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR (£4352)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2021
- Apply by:
- 10 May 2021
Job overview
Closing date: Monday 10th May 2021 @ 3pm
Location: Academy based
Salary: M2 to U3 plus TLR (£4352)
Contract: Academy
Hours: Full time
Reports to: Director of Science Faculty
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Unique opportunity for an ambitious, forward-thinking teacher to assist in the leadership of our successful Science Faculty.
Ormiston Horizon Academy is a successful 11-16 secondary academy (part of the Ormiston Academy Trust) with £23 million facilities which are second-to-none. Judged by OFSTED to be a ‘GOOD’ school in March 2018.
Due to our growing reputation and excellent results, we have rapid growth in student numbers. We require an outstanding and dynamic leader to join our flourishing Science Faculty and the person we are looking for should:
• Be an inspirational, creative and outstanding teacher who is able to motivate young people.
• Be a hardworking, imaginative thinker and have excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Is able to go the ‘extra mile’.
Main duties
• Act as a role model and lead professional for members of the team.
• Manage and conduct appropriate monitoring and evaluation procedures, including lesson observations, to ensure high standards of teaching and learning.
• Maintain a positive climate for learning based on high expectations of students and their potential.
• Take appropriate steps to support staff in developing their teaching practice including the organisation and delivery of appropriate training, advice and coaching activities.
• Use and apply data effectively to ensure student progress is monitored against targets and prompt action is taken to address any concerns.
• Ensure that marking and assessment procedures are followed consistently by all members of the team, in line with school and department policy, including the application of assessment for learning processes and techniques.
• Plan and review schemes of work which incorporate all statutory requirements and which demonstrate the use of appropriate and varied teaching and learning strategies.
• Ensure that the needs of all students are known and met effectively, including students with learning and behavioural needs.
• Use appropriate strategies and support mechanisms to meet the needs of the students.
• Develop opportunities for enhancing the curriculum experience for students including the provision of booster classes and other extension activities.
• Monitor and review the range of curriculum options and opportunities offered to students and advise on and manage the introduction of new provision where appropriate.
Flexibility Clause
As a term of your employment you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.
Variation Clause
This job description will be reviewed and updated periodically in order to ensure that it relates to the job performed, or to incorporate any proposed changes. This procedure will be conducted by the Principal/Manager in consultation with the postholder. In these circumstances it will be the aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible management reserves the right to make changes to the job description following consultation.
Fluency in English
The post is covered by Part 7 of the immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
and not have sexual relations with pupils (Sexual Offences Act 2003) or any other inappropriate relationship with pupils.
To act in accordance with the Data Protection Act and maintain confidentiality at all times e.g. access to staff/student/parent and carers files.
Accept and commit to the principles underlying the Schools Equal Rights policies and practices.
Be able to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustment, where appropriate, in accordance with the Equality Act.
Will not require holiday leave during term time.
Flexibility Clause
As a term of your employment you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.
Variation Clause
This job description will be reviewed and updated periodically in order to ensure that it relates to the job performed, or to incorporate any proposed changes. This procedure will be conducted by the Principal in consultation with the postholder. In these circumstances it will be the aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible management reserves the right to make changes to the job description following consultation.
Fluency in English
The post is covered by Part 7 of the immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
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About Ormiston Horizon Academy
An ambitious school at the heart of our community
Ormiston Horizon Academy is a special place for our students, staff and wider community. We continuously strive to provide the highest possible quality of education for the young people we work with.
Our students are an exceptional group of talented individuals who thrive on the range of experiences that they are offered at OHA. We firmly believe the relationships between teachers, students and parents/carers are key to the success of the academy.
Our core values of: Respect, Resilience and Responsibility permeate around our academy and our wider school community. We are proud of our students and our students are proud of their school.
We have a wonderful team of staff at OHA, who work relentlessly to ensure our students are provided with the best education possible. Our thoroughly planned curriculum, alongside a challenging PSHE programme, supported by a range of enrichment opportunities, allow our students to develop a love of learning and a resilience that prepares for their futures. We encourage positive attitudes and aim to provide an environment in which all students feel known, supported and challenged.
Our outstanding building and expansive site allows us to offer an education with a difference for our students. We are fully committed to ensuring that our Academy continues to be a centre of excellence and innovation for our students, staff and the local community.
We are always open to visitors and would be happy to welcome you into OHA so you can appreciate the special learning atmosphere that exists here. I look forward to working closely with you on the next steps of our journey.
Mr A Fitzgibbon
Principal
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