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The Ockendon Academy and Studio School
Erriff Drive, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5AY
C.E.O/Principal: Mrs B King B.Ed. MSc.
Second in Charge of Science
MPS (Fringe) + TLR2c (£6156)
Required for September 2017
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic science teacher to join our Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher to become the Second in Charge of Science, a well-resourced, newly built department which places a high emphasis on investigative work and where active learning and experimentation are encouraged.
The successful candidate will be a committed professional who has vision for their subject area and the ability to inspire staff and students to achieve excellent results. They will be dedicated to achieving high quality teaching and learning, and will work closely with the Head of Department to track, monitor and evaluate progress of students. The ability to teach KS5 would be an advantage.
The Ockendon Academy was rated as Good with Outstanding features in 2014. We are an ambitious school with excellent facilities and a track record of training and developing staff. We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work with highly trained and committed staff, and a whole-school commitment to your support and professional development.
As part of our duty under the Immigration Act 2016, Fluency Code, all workers in a public facing role must be able to communicate fluently in English.
Please visit our website www.theockendonacademy.com or alternatively contact Helen Smith on 01708 851661 for an application pack.
The Ockendon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st March 2017 at 9.00am
Interviews Expected: Week Commencing 6th March 2017
Information about the School
It is with great excitement that we welcome you to explore the employment opportunities at The Ockendon Academy. You may have the opportunity to join a community that ‘Enjoys being the best it can be’. For us, being the best is neither a destination nor a moment in time, but it is a journey towards a consistent pattern of behaviour and attitudes that result in constant progress and achievement.
The Ockendon Academy is known for its dedication to excellence, but more importantly, to children. We have huge ambition and aspiration for every student and our commitment to their success is combined with exceptional support.
Our values are deeply rooted in a belief that all students can succeed. To achieve this, learning, rather than teaching, is at the heart of everything we do. Our staff are experts and focus on how students can be challenged and supported to achieve the very best they can academically and to help them develop the transferable skills needed to build successful futures.
The Ockendon Academy is a place of high expectations. We create a culture and ethos that facilitates success. We aim for excellence and expect our staff, students and their families to do the same.
The Ockendon Academy is renowned for being a welcoming, ambitious and creative place to work and learn, where your development and wellbeing matters. If your educational philosophy chimes with ours, we would love to hear from you.
If you wish to visit The Ockendon Academy, you are welcome to at any time by prior arrangement.
www.theockendonacademy.com
www.ockendonstudioschool.com