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Head of Faculty Technology

Head of Faculty Technology

Oasis Academy Don Valley

Sheffield

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Salary:
MPS/UPS + TLR2c
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
19 January 2019

Job overview

A unique opportunity has arisen to join a passionate team of staff in our new all-through Academy.  

Oasis Academy Don Valley opened in September 2015 as an all-through Academy for pupils aged 2 – 16 in the Darnall and Attercliffe ward of Sheffield. We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our growing team. This post offers the successful candidate the opportunity to take a leading role in developing the Secondary phase of our Academy. It is an exciting opportunity to be a member of an Academy that is striving to provide an outstanding education for pupils from all backgrounds.   

JOB PURPOSE:    

To be responsible to the Principal for the smooth and effective day-to-day running of the Faculty as well as the efficiency and effectiveness  of the subject teams within the Faculty ensuring that they work in unison to achieve, if not surpass, the Academy’s annual targets.

  SPECIFIC TASKS RELATED TO JOB PURPOSE:  

To work with the Academy Leadership Team in developing and implementing a strategic plan that will ensure that the Academy becomes a leading edge, innovative, high performing and emotionally intelligent Academy fit for the 21st century.  

To lead on all matters concerning smooth and effective running of the Faculty on a day-to-day basis in

 Leading on the smooth co-ordination of the Faculty curriculum across all year groups. Produce the highest quality of student progress in terms of academic growth. 

  • To support the Academy Leadership Team in producing an integrated programme of student experiences that will enrich, broaden and strengthen each student’s personal development throughout his/her Academy life.
  •  Drive the Academy towards ‘cutting edge status’ and the achievement, or surpassing, of its annual targets.  To line manage the subject leaders and subject teams in ensuring that: 
  • The Faculty is striving to ensure the highest possible standards in Teaching and Learning
  •  The Faculty reviews are effective and efficient in ensuring the maintenance of high standards in Teaching and Learning and student progress 
  • The Faculty is thoroughly engaged in the Academy’s CPD programme  
  • Any additional identified CPD needs of subject leaders and Faculty members are fully met
  •  The Faculty is moving towards recognised cutting edge status in terms of teaching, learning and student progress  To work in conjunction with the ALT to ensure that:
  • The external examination systems for their subject areas are being run effectively and efficiently.  

To line manage designated subject staff in ensuring that they are working in unison to:

  •  Produce the highest quality of teaching and learning within their area of responsibility.
  •  Ensure that their area of responsibility is striving towards the achievement of, or even surpassing, the Academy targets. 
  • Drive the Academy towards ‘cutting edge’ status.  

To lead on all matters concerning the use of data to: 

  • Monitor the progress of the subjects within the faculty towards their annual targets
  •  Identify and challenge underachievement of students in each of the subject areas 
  • Detect good practice in terms of impact and disseminate that good practice across the faculty and the Academy as a whole
  • To prepare data responses for discussion at Faculty review meetings  
  • To take on any whole school initiative or responsibility that the Principal may direct. 

 We Offer: 

  •  A unique opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children 
  • A highly skilled team to work with and well-resourced class rooms
  •  A fantastic community of parents and children who deserve the best
  • High quality support and mentoring to ensure that you succeed   

We can offer a first class programme of professional development for the successful candidate. Our Academy is a vibrant learning community giving you the potential to accelerate both your teaching and leadership career.   We would very much like to hear from you if you share our vision, values and enthusiasm. 

We are very happy to discuss the post informally if you require more information, visits are welcomed and encouraged.  

Oasis Academy Don Valley is part of the Oasis Community Learning family, a multi-academy sponsor with the express purpose of transforming schools into community Hubs, through applying a holistic view of education.   

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.   

For more information visit: www.oclcareers.org  For further information, to arrange a visit, please contact Beverley Eaton on 0114 2200 403 or by email at Beverley.eaton@oasisdonvalley.org   

To apply, please send your completed Application and Equal Opportunities forms to Beverley.eaton@oasisdonvalley.org   

Closing date for applications is 

Thursday 17th January 2019 

Interviews will take place on: W/c 21st January 2019

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About Oasis Academy Don Valley

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+44 114 220 0400

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Oasis Academy Don Valley

We are delighted that you are considering joining our Oasis Academy Don Valley Family.

Our All-through Academy is open to children aged from 2-16 years of age. We are located on Leeds Road, in the Darnall and Attercliffe area of Sheffield.

Our mission is simple to provide all children with an exceptional education that is at the heart of our community. We achieve this by having high expectations of behaviour, through focused routines, an unwavering focus on outcomes and by offering the very best teaching and support. At Oasis Academy Don Valley children learn, behave and are well mannered.

Our Academy is values driven and from the moment children join our academy family we expect them to live our values. In our academic culture children are focused on working hard and endeavour to do well, striving to be the very best version of themselves.

Oasis Academy Don Valley is an integral part of our community. An Exceptional Academy involves the whole community. We are all part of the Academy family and look forward to getting to know you and working with you in the best interest of our children.

We Offer: 

  • A unique opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children 
  • A highly skilled team of dedicated staff to work alongside 
  • A supportive leadership team
  • A well-resourced Academy with great class rooms and facilities
  • Strong CPD opportunities within the Oasis family and through external providers
  • High quality support and mentoring to ensure that you succeed
  • Fitness classes run by staff and reduced fees for membership to the nearby EIS
  • A fantastic community of parents and children who deserve the best

Being part of the Oasis family of acadmies offers a supportive network of leaders, teachers and specialists who will be on hand to offer support to you and the Acadmey as we work towards our shared vision of delivering exceptional!

We would very much like to hear from you if you share our vision, values and enthusiasm.

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