Job Description
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We are looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic and committed English Teacher to join our friendly and vibrant English department which is expanding due to an increase in the number of students on role. The Local Authority has committed an additional £1 million to expand our facilities this year.
This post is ideal for candidates with one or more year's teaching experience looking for their first promotion. We will seek to tailor the role to individual candidate's strengths to help students make excellent progress across the age and ability range.
The Ockendon Academy was rated as Good with Outstanding features in 2014 by Ofsted, with behaviour rated as Outstanding. We are an ambitious school with excellent facilities and a track record of training and developing staff. We can offer the successful candidates the opportunity to work with highly trained committed staff, and a whole school commitment to your support and professional development.
Please visit our website www.theockendonacademy.com for Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form, or alternatively contact Helen Smith on 01708 851661. Academy visits welcomed.
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: Friday 5th January 2018, 9.00am
Interviews Expected: Week Commencing Monday 8th January 2018
Start Date: Easter 2018
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.
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