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Lead Practitioner - Preferably with an EBacc Subject Specialism (English Language/Literature, Mathematics, the Sciences, Geography, History or French)
The Ockendon Academy are currently looking for an experienced secondary school teacher to join us as a Lead Practitioner preferably with an EBacc Subject Specialism. This is a leading and highly visible role which will aim to ensure the highest standards of achievement for our pupils whilst leading the monitoring, evaluation and review of standards and provision.
We are keen to appoint someone who enjoys inspiring students through their passion for their subject, has excitement and drive for teaching and learning and a strong desire to make a difference to student achievement and helping us to continue the new and exciting improvements being introduced by our staff under the leadership of our newly-appointed Principal. In return, the Academy will provide support through mentoring and the provision of ongoing CPD and training.
The Ockendon Academy strives for excellence and understand that these core subjects are an essential part of providing all-round education. Our dedicated and hard-working teams in these departments value the importance of high-quality learning and you will become an integral part of the team in your specialism to constantly push and improve our EBacc targets.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be educated to a first degree level or equivalent and hold QTS.
- Experience of teaching the UK curriculum to Key Stage 5 and providing an excellent classroom presence.
- Assess and mark work, monitor pupils' progression and raise attainment levels.
- Have evidence of supporting students effectively and possess a capacity to deliver engaging lessons, which inspire and motivate pupils to challenge their own learning.
- Have the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
The Principal is happy to meet you for a pre-application visit during w/c 25th February, please contact Helen Smith, the Principal's PA at hsmith@theockendonacademy.com to make arrangements.
To apply, please visit our website www.theockendonacademy.com to download the Job Description, Person Specification and Application form, or alternatively contact Denise Fowler, HR Manager at dfowler@theockendonacademy.com for an application pack.
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.
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