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Lead Practitioner - Maths

Lead Practitioner - Maths

Waterhead Academy

Oldham

Salary:
L1 – L10 (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Easter 2016 or 1 September 2016
Apply by:
22 February 2016

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to teach in a school that is changing. A school that invests in both staff and student development. We only want the very best professionals to lead that change with us.

We are seeking to appoint a high calibre and ambitious professional with the skills and strategic vision to lead on aspects of developing the faculty. The successful candidate will be a key member of the faculty and the raising achievement team.

The successful candidate will be:

  • An outstanding and inspiring Maths teacher
  • A skilled leader of people, able to work collaboratively within and beyond the faculty
  • Committed to upholding high standards in all aspects of academy life
  • Committed to improving the life chances of children through delivering educational excellence
  • Able to demonstrate a strong track record of success as an outstanding teacher or Lead Practitioner

In return we can offer you:

  • Excellent opportunities for professional development
  • Investment in staff and student development
  • A supportive and encouraging Leadership Team
  • The opportunity to teach in a thriving academy that promotes positive attitudes to learning

Waterhead Academy is sponsored by Oldham College and is part of a unique education family which embraces Stoneleigh Primary Academy, Oldham Career College, University College Academy and the GM University Technical College.

Closing Date: Monday 22nd February 2016 at 4pm
Interviews to be held: Wednesday 24th February 2016

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and staff must share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records disclosure.

To view more information about the school, please visit: http://www.hays.co.uk/jobs/waterhead-academy/index.htm

To have an informal, confidential discussion and to find out how to apply, please contact Michelle Audis at Hays Education on 01484 517968 or at michelle.audis@hays.com . Visits to the Academy are encouraged and warmly welcomed. These can be organised by contacting Hays Education.

Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 3NY

About Waterhead Academy

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  • Waterhead Academy
  • Home Campus, Huddersfield Road, Oldham
  • Greater Manchester
  • OL4 3NY
  • United Kingdom
+44 161 620 5859

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Want to join a TEAM that is creating something special?

"Good Leadership" OFSTED 2016.

Our teamwork led us to become one of the most improved schools in Greater Manchester in 2016.We believe in achieving together at Waterhead Academy. Our Team values Responsibility, Determination and Success.  We are looking for exceptional colleagues or newly qualified colleagues with great potential, who match our ambition for outstanding education for the students we have the privilege to work with. If you would like to play a part in developing something special, why not contact us for a discussion about how your career can develop with us.

"A Transformation" OFSTED 2016.

The Academy:

Waterhead Academy is an 11-16, non-selective academy for 1500 students. The academy replaced predecessors Breeze Hill and Counthill Schools in 2010, is situated in a state of the art build on the outskirts of Oldham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The academy is located a 10 minute walk away from the metro link, with 20 minute ride to Central Manchester. The school offers state of the art facilities in a £24 million pound complex and offers a wide range of bespoke teacher and leadership packages for colleagues through our professional partnerships. The Academy also has a key strategic partnership with Manchester United. We have a strong commitment to developing colleagues with the very best professional development and research opportunities.
 

Our Mission:

To become the best school in the area for students and families. To do that we aim to:

  1. Deliver student achievement through highly effective teaching.
  2. Develop student aspiration, good manners and a strong work ethic.
  3. Develop a culture of teamwork that promotes improvement.
  4. Provide outstanding care, support and personal development opportunities.
  5. Ensure students are well equipped for success in their next stage.

The Trust:

Waterhead Academy is a partner of the South Pennine Acadamies Trust. The Trust has 6 partner Academies, this number will grow to 7 in 2017, has a Teaching School within the Pennine Teaching School Alliance and also features a National Support School. The Trust also operates a SCITT.

Why you, why us?

We are passionate about potential and are considered to be a very caring school; where relationships are very strong between young people and teachers. 

We are working together to build something very special for the young people we have the privilege of working with. If you would like to play a part in developing something special, why not contact us for a discussion about how your career can develop with us.

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