Assistant Headteacher
The Ongar Academy
Essex
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Point 10-14
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 24 April 2023
Job overview
Assistant Headteacher
Required: September 2023
Pay Range: Leadership Point 10-14
The Ongar Academy is a successful smaller than an average secondary school with a motto of ‘aspire to greatness’ and a clear vision ‘To nurture resilient young people who act with integrity, enjoy learning, and make exceptional progress, are respectful and continually flourish within their local community and beyond.’
As a relatively new school the culture and ethos are continually being developed but in a short space of time leaders have “successfully created a culture and ethos in which almost all pupils have positive attitudes to learning and want to achieve well.” – Ofsted. The Ongar Academy was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2018.
The Ongar Academy are looking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher, with overall responsibility for Year 11 Progress and Standards, Pupil Premium and Disadvantaged students, line management of SENCO & Learning Support. Other specific whole school areas of responsibility are to be confirmed based on the strengths of the candidate.
The successful candidate should have considerable secondary education experience and know what outstanding provision and academic progress look like. We want a collaborator, who not only will work closely with the Trust schools but who has a genuine desire to work openly and collectively with the local primary and secondary schools.
We encourage you to contact our Headteacher, Mrs Steadman (msteadman@theongaracademy.org) for further information and/or to arrange a visit to the school.
Please enclose a letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) to support your application that highlights your suitability and preparation for this position including your personal educational philosophy and vision.
· This position is not suitable for ECTs (Early Career Teachers).
· Closing Date: Monday 24 April 2023
· Interviews: TBC
Candidates are required to submit an application form via email at hr@bridgeacademytrust
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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.
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