English Lead Practitioner
Ormiston Horizon Academy
Stoke-on-Trent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale & Relocation allowance available
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 10 May 2016
Job overview
Outstanding teacher applications welcome.
Unique opportunity for an ambitious, forward thinking teacher to develop their leadership skills within our successful English department. Ormiston Horizon Academy is a successful 11-18 mixed high school, with brand new £23 million facilities, second to none. Judged by OFSTED to be a ‘GOOD’ school with ‘OUTSTANDING’ features in July 2014.
Due to our growing reputation and excellent results, we have rapid growth in student numbers and also the development of OHA6 (our own Sixth Form). We require an outstanding and dynamic teacher to join our flourishing English department, as a Lead Practitioner. The role will be to further raise the standard of learning & teaching in the department.
The person we are looking for should:
- Be an inspirational, creative and outstanding teacher and coach
- Be a hardworking, imaginative thinker and have excellent organisational and time management skills
- Have a track record of raising standards
- Have a track record of supporting and coaching staff and be able to build and manage high performing teams
- Be able to network and build positive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
2015 Results
- 62% 5A-C GCSE with English and Maths (Highest performing non-selective school in Stoke-on-Trent)
- 88% of students achieved at least one A*-A GCSE grade
- Value Added figure of 1021
OFSTED July 2014
- “Progress is good in most subjects, including English, mathematics and Science”
- “Pastoral care and support for students is outstanding”
- "The Principal and Vice Principal provide outstanding leadership”
- “Since becoming an Academy the ethos of the school has been transformed; a new culture of aspiration and improvement has emerged”
- “Students enjoy their learning and rise to the increasing challenge and high expectations of their teachers.”
- “Students behave well. They are proud of their new building, their teachers and themselves. Students welcome visitors and are courteous and friendly. They regard their academy as a safe and positive environment.”
What We Can Offer You:
- Dedicated and enthusiastic students
- Passionate, creative and supportive staff team
- Outstanding state of the art facilities
- Subsidised fitness suite membership
- Notebook PC provided
- Beverage key provided
The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application packs are available to download from the website: http://www.ormistonhorizonacademy.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/ or from the Principal's PA/HR – Mrs Corinne Williams - cwilliams4@ormistonhorizonacademy.co.uk
Apply by 3.00pm Wednesday11th May 2016
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Attached documents
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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