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Head of Year 9

Head of Year 9

Corby Technical School

Corby, Northamptonshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/01/2020
Apply by:
23 October 2019

Job overview

Required for January 2020

Corby Technical School invites you to join our team that is dedicated to providing the very best outcomes for our students.  We are seeking to recruit a Head of Year 9 who will demonstrate commitment to our “Ambition for All” values by inspiring all students to achieve.   

Corby Technical School is an over-subscribed secondary school in the heart of Corby.  Our PAN in Year 9 is 150 students.  As a smaller sized secondary school, all staff who join have a fantastic opportunity to influence our future direction and we welcome applicants with the vision, drive and commitment to create the best possible opportunities for our students, in order to raise aspirations and transform lives.

The successful candidate will be a member of teaching staff who secures consistently excellent outcomes for students.  The post holder will have a highly attentive approach that meets the academic and pastoral needs of all students in the year group.  Leading the strategic vision, collaborating and managing other staff effectively, are key aspects of the role along with the following: 

• supporting students with all aspects of student progress, curriculum entitlement and pastoral wellbeing including academic intervention which facilitates progress.

• leading on the year group assembly and tutor time programme, and other stakeholder activity such as the student council.

• dealing effectively with staff, parents and outside agencies and lead a team of tutors and year group decisively and by example on a day-to-day basis and at school events.

No particular teaching specialism is sought, but applications from teachers of science, mathematics, English and history, are particularly welcome.  

If you think this role is for you then we would like to extend an invitation for you to look round our unique school where we would like to have the opportunity to tell you more about this exciting role. To arrange a visit or if you have any questions please contact Sarah Young on 01536 213100 or at recruitment@corbytechnicalschool.org.  

How to apply:

If having read the advertisement, job description and person specification, you are motivated to apply for this position at Corby Technical School these are your next steps:

• Please complete all sections of the application form.  Please note that a CV will not be accepted without a completed application form.  

• Write a letter of application on no more than two sides of A4 (11 point text). Your letter of application should outline your previous experience and how this makes you a suitable candidate for the position for which you are applying. 

Please submit your application form either by e-mail or by post to:

Mrs Sarah Young

Corby Technical School

Cottingham Road

Corby

Northamptonshire

NN17 1TD

E-mail: recruitment@corbytechnicalschool.org

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 23rd 

Interviews will be held w/c 28th October 2019

Salary: MPS/UPS with TLR 2B

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About Corby Technical School

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+44 1536 213100

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Corby Technical School has established itself as a school in which students make excellent progress and thrive in a vibrant learning environment that offers an outstanding educational experience. As a school we have a strong technical ethos that threads through each strand of the curriculum, whilst study a comprehensive range of subjects.

Corby Technical School prides itself on ensuring students are equipped with transferrable skills and knowledge that will prepare them for careers in our fast-changing world. We also consider it important to develop well-rounded students who have high aspirations, cultural capital, and a desire to make a positive difference in society.

Students and staff at Corby Technical School have a common purpose: to succeed and achieve. We believe this requires us to work collaboratively as a community, to embrace innovation, and to show perseverance when we are faced with challenges.

Built to the same standards as the other Brooke Weston Trust schools, our building on Cottingham Road is a modern learning space with a range of high-quality facilities and a bright, open feel to the architecture. We have recently developed our grounds to provide more opportunities for staff and students to exercise and relax outside during the day.

Students who join us will be a part of a close-knit school community and will thrive in an atmosphere where they feel safe, confident and are supported in all aspects of their education.

Please find more information about working at Corby Technical School, and hear from some of our staff here.

The Brooke Weston Trust Way

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities.

Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks, as well as being able to access a range of first-class professional development opportunities through our Brooke Weston Teaching School Alliance.

Our schools include:

· Beanfield Primary Academy

· Brooke Weston Academy

· Compass Primary Academy

· Corby Business Academy

· Corby Technical Academy

· Gretton Primary School

· Kettering Science Academy

· Oakley Vale Primary School

· Peckover Primary School

· Thomas Clarkson Academy

Benefits

Being a member of the Brooke Weston Trust family not only comes with fantastic opportunities, but also great perks;

· Free Breakfast and Lunch for all members of staff

· Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

· Bike2Work Scheme

· Subsidised Gym Membership

· Emphasis on staff wellbeing, with access to resources such as Education Support Partnership and an Employee Assist Programme

· Staff CPD and access to the Brooke Weston Trust Teaching School

Teaching colleagues who would like to progress into leadership positions can also apply to join the Brooke Weston Trust Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is an exciting new initiative designed to nurture talent and develop future leaders within the Trust through a programme of mentoring and professional development tailored to the needs of our Trust.

We actively encourage applicants to contact us to arrange a visit to one or more of our schools so we can show you how we work, let you see the schools in action and talk to our colleagues.

To find out more about what it means to be part of the Brooke Weston Trust Family please check out the career page on our website here.

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