Head / Director of Mathematics
Ormiston Denes Academy
Suffolk
- Expired
- Salary:
- UPS/UPR TLR1a £9,084 / L8 – 12 for exceptional candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2017
- Apply by:
- 26 October 2016
Job overview
Senior Leadership position available for exceptional candidate
Ormiston Denes Academy is a thriving and ambitious Academy under new leadership. We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, ambitious leader of mathematics, to inspire a highly committed team of professionals determined to develop the teaching of mathematics, so that students of all abilities enjoy their learning and are motivated to succeed.
Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life. http://www.ormistonacademiestrust.co.uk/
In this role you will be leading a fully staffed, developing department, including two seconds, a specialist leader in education and a supportive SLT, keen to see mathematics prosper. Exceptional candidates would be a part of SLT, either from commencement of their role, or at a later time agreeable to them.
Our aim is for every student to make outstanding progress in mathematics. This is through receiving engaging teaching that focuses on concrete understanding and engendering a love of learning. If you are looking to progress your career and feel you have the qualities to meet the demands of this highly rewarding position, then we wish to hear from you.
We are looking for a leader who:
- has a passion for mathematics and a special gift of communicating that passion
- is dynamic, innovative, self-motivating and able to inspire others
- has the ability to teach outstanding lessons across the age and ability range
- has the highest expectations for the attainment of all young people
- enjoys working as part of a team to ensure the success of the department and the Academy
- is driven to relentlessly remove barriers to students’ success
In return Ormiston Denes Academy will offer you:
- a thriving, innovative learning community, committed to excellence
- a supportive, welcoming community of professionals
- extensive support and development opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the lives of young people in East Anglia. If you are interested in being at the leading edge of education, believe that all young people can achieve high standards and are prepared to work tirelessly to ensure their success; we want to hear from you.
For further details; an informal discussion with a member of SLT; or to make arrangements to visit the Academy; please contact Dawn Carver, dcarver@ormistondenes.co.uk Tel:(01502) 574474. Application packs are available for download at www.ormistondenes.co.uk/recruitment.
Closing date: 9.00am Thursday 27th October 2016
Interviews: Monday 31st October 2016
Ormiston Denes Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Attached documents
About Ormiston Denes Academy
Ormiston Denes Academy is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Lowestoft, Suffolk. It is a sponsor-led academy supported by a multi-academy trust called Ormiston Academies Trust. An average-sized secondary school, Ormiston Denes provides 1,200 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed.
The school opened in 1910 and was initially known as Lowestoft Secondary School, followed by Lowestoft County Grammar School. It became a comprehensive in 1971, when it was renamed The Denes High School. The school took its current name when it became an academy in June 2013. It was designated a specialist Business and Enterprise College in 2004.
Interim Principal
Jim Nixon
Values and vision
Ormiston Denes Academy's core values are aspiration, integrity and respect. It strives to be a learning environment that delivers equality of outcomes, helping all students achieve their aims regardless of background or initial academic ability. Teachers believe that all students are important and valuable to the school and can contribute to the local community.
Ofsted report
“The Principal has high expectations and provides strong leadership for improvement. He has very effectively established a clear sense of common aims and goals to which all staff now work. The academy is improving in all areas of its work. Leaders at all levels are having a positive impact on improving the quality of teaching and, consequently, achievement is rising, especially for disadvantaged students. Good systems and clear policies are now well established, particularly to support the work of teachers.”
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