Second in Mathematics
Ormiston Denes Academy
Suffolk
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR + TLR2b £4,440
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 18 October 2017
Job overview
Ormiston Denes is a thriving and ambitious academy, rapidly moving towards Ofsted Outstanding. Under new leadership we have just recorded our highest ever student outcomes, increasing the proportion of students gaining English and mathematics by twenty percentage points to 53%, with progress in both subjects well above the national average. As part of Ormiston we place a high value on staff development, both in teaching and leadership, and due to recent staff promotion we are looking for a committed, talented individual to join our mathematics team.
You will be joining a well-resourced, supportive department full of excellent practitioners, keen to share best practice and continue moving forward. We also work collaboratively with other Ormiston Academies, both locally and nationally. This ensures we are at the leading edge of the latest developments in the subject, able to deliver the highest quality career professional development, and provide progression opportunities within the Trust.
Our aim is for every student to make outstanding progress in every subject. This is through receiving engaging teaching that focuses on engendering a love of learning. If you are looking to work in a vibrant academy which expects nothing but the best for its students, places a high value on the professional development of its staff, and feel you have the qualities to meet the demands of this 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 development and collaboration opportunities, throughout the Ormiston network
- lower than average class sizes to allow maximum personalisation for students
- higher than guided non-contact time, to allow for collaboration and quality student feedback
For further details, an informal discussion with the Head of Mathematics, 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.
For more information on Ormiston Academies Trust visit www.ormistonacademiestrust.co.uk.
Closing date: 9.00am Thursday 19th October 2017
Interviews: Monday 30th October 2017
Ormiston Denes Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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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