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Job Ref No. ECC4299-157S Position Type: Deputy/Assistant of Department/Faculty Pay Range: MPS (fringe) + TLR2a (£2640)
Position Start Date: 01/09/2017 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 11/05/2017 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 15/05/2017  

Job Description

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We are looking for an experienced candidate to assist in leading our RS department. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and forward thinking RS specialist with outstanding outcomes at key stage 3, 4 and 5, and a proven track record of raising attainment and securing success.

We are a high performing, oversubscribed 11-19 Academy which is constantly challenging itself to improve even further, and is expanding due to a large increase in the number of students on role from September 2017. At the Ockendon Academy RS is considered a key part of the curriculum and all students study this subject to GCSE level.

The successful candidate will have the ability and drive to inspire and communicate outstanding practice to department members and have an unwavering belief in the potential of every student to succeed within RS. You will have the contagious enthusiasm for the subject which excites and motivates students across all Key Stages.

Please visit our website www.theockendonacademy.com for Job Description, Person Specification and Application form, or alternatively contact Helen Smith on 01708 851661 for an application pack. Academy visits are warmly welcomed.

The Ockendon Academy and Ockendon Studio School are 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: Thursday 11th May 2017 at 9.00am

Interview expected: Week commencing Monday 15th May 2017

Start Date: September 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

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Helen Smith
Erriff Drive, South Ockendon
Essex, RM15 5AY
Telephone: 01708 851661
Email: hsmith@theockendonacademy.com

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