Deputy Head of Faculty: English
Oldbury Academy
Sandwell
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2017
- Apply by:
- 26 March 2017
Job overview
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of 1600 of Sandwell's finest young people? Could you be the one to assist in the development of a gregarious and forward looking English team? Then this could be the role for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an English Specialist as a Deputy Head of Faculty for Communications, comprised of English and MFL. You will be responsible developing and managing our KS3 English curriculum, ensuring outstanding teaching and learning for the delivery of vibrant, appropriate and up to date schemes of work and assessment; other faculty wide roles are negotiable.
There will be the opportunity to performance manage and mentor new staff, thereby developing managerial and leadership skills.
At Oldbury Academy, we lead by example so the candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills and have a thorough knowledge of the English curriculum. Most importantly, the right candidate will prioritise the progress of all children and be able to work alongside key post holders within a fast paced, dynamic Faculty. Initiative and flexibility are essential. Experience of data and staff management are highly desirable.
Closing Date for applications 12 noon Monday 27th March 2017
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About Oldbury Academy
Thank you for your interest in our school.
As Headteacher, I am dedicated to building opportunities for students to achieve the highest academic standards, ensuring that they are regarded as individuals in their own right and that their unique personality, talents and interests are nurtured and developed in full.
Education at Oldbury Academy is about developing the whole child and providing opportunities for them to flourish within and beyond the classroom. Instilling the values of respect, courtesy, tolerance and cooperation are an important part of our role as educators as we prepare our students for their path into higher education and the world of work.
Our mission is, through a balanced curriculum and within an ethos of tolerance, equality of opportunity and morality, to develop the talents of all students so that they may enter an ever changing world with appropriate skills, attitudes and standards.
Our vision ‘CARE’ underpins everything we do at Oldbury Academy
Celebrate together
•Rewarding those who consistently ‘get it right’ in all aspects of school life
•Every person being active in their contribution to our community
•Working together to shape a brighter future
Achievement for all
•Creating bright futures regardless of background and abilities
•Shaping exceptional citizens, well equipped for the wider world
•Supporting young people by offering a wide range of valuable, educational pathways
Respect each other
•A culture of tolerance, diversity, understanding and equality
•An environment where everyone feels safe, secure and included
•All members of our community being independent and making positive, well informed choices
Expectations to succeed
•High levels of challenge, expectation and accountability
•Developing a culture of success, positivity and happiness
•Aspirational ‘thinking and doing’ to reach and exceed your own goals
We apply the same standards to our staff and place a high value on professional development, regarding it as a key part of our approach to school improvement. All staff are entitled to training and development to make sure that they can fulfil their responsibilities confidently and competently. We recognise that staff engaging in additional training opportunities can have enrichment benefits for our school and each application for time and/ or funding is looked at individually.
A key aspect of our school ethos is the importance of saying thank you. All staff are responsible for ensuring that they thank and acknowledge people for their work. We are first and foremost a team and as such must recognise the value that each one of us brings to the others.
Thaks again for you interest in our school.
Phil Shackleton
Headteacher
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