Head of English
One In A Million Free School
Bradford
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- L1 - L3, recruitment and retention bonus may be available dependant on current salary and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter or September 2020
- Apply by:
- 17 February 2020
Job overview
Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you relish the chance to raise aspirations and make a difference? If so we have the perfect opportunity for you.
Who are we?
- OIAMFS opened in September 2013 with just 60 year 7 students, we are now full and oversubscribed every year. We are based next to the iconic home of Bradford City Football Club, Valley Parade.
- OIAMFS is part of the One In A Million family. One In A Million was established in 2006 as a charity that wanted to make a difference in the lives of young people in Bradford through sport, the arts and enterprise. Our name reflects our values: every child is valued and unique.
What we offer:
- We are a small school, with approximately 375 students across five year groups, so our class sizes are never more than 26. This means every teacher knows every student and the students are at the heart of everything we do.
- We teach mixed ability classes at Key Stage 3.
- We genuinely value our staff and fully support their development, well-being and career development.
- Bradford is a vibrant city and our position in the heart of the city provides easy access to shopping, eating out and transport links.
What you offer:
- With a diverse student base and range of abilities we are looking for someone who can motivate and inspire our students to achieve their best.
- You will be ready to lead a team of English Teachers as well as oversee the Art, Performing Arts and MFL staff.
- As a small school we sometimes have to take on a variety of roles so being a team player is essential.
- Share our values of Compassion, Honesty, Integrity and Excellence.
How to apply:
- Use the quick apply button below
For further information about One In A Million, click on the 'learn more about this school' button below, or view a short video from the Principal about this role at https://youtu.be/uaRtgBL8-YQ
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to Equal Opportunities.
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About One In A Million Free School
- One In A Million Free School
- Cliffe Terrace, Bradford
- West Yorkshire
- BD8 7DX
- United Kingdom
About One In A Million Free School
We are delighted that you have shown an interest in our unique and popular secondary Free School.
One In A Million Free School was last inspected by Ofsted on 13-14th June 2023 and was judged as requires improvements. Previous to this, the school was inspected 20-21st March 2018 and received a good judgement under the previous framework.
OIAM Free School opened in September 2013. We are a small secondary school with classes sizes of no more than 26 students. Our school is now fully populated. Each year we are oversubscribed for places, but we will remain a small school.
One In A Million Free School is part of One In A Million which is a Bradford based charity that engages predominantly with disadvantaged children and young people, through Sports, Arts and Enterprise. Our core values of compassion, honesty, integrity and excellence are at the heart of all we do. Our name reflects our philosophy: every child is valued and unique.
Relationships are key to our offer and we will always adopt a family approach so that students feel valued and connected.
Our curriculum is broad and balanced, ensuring students acquire strong basic skills in literacy and numeracy, personal, social and emotional learning and create ‘character’. We develop themed pathways in Sports, Arts and Enterprise. Our school day ensures quality time for personal, instructional, conceptual and collaborative learning experiences.
Our staff nurture and develop a deep sense of self-worth, pride and ambition in all our students. All students in our school will be seen as unique - as ‘one in a million’.
Since One In A Million started its first community project in Canterbury, Bradford, in 2006, we now deliver formal education and community programmes to over 2,300 children and young people every week.
Our ‘Hub and Spoke’ vision places our Free School at the centre of what we do.
For more information, and our current vacancies, visit our website: oiam.org/freeschool
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