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Assistant Vice Principal for BfL
Ortu Hassenbrook Academy
Apply by Friday 21 January 2022 Required for Easter 2022 or before
Location: Thurrock
Salary/Rate: L12-16
Contract Type: Full Time
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader for Ortu Hassenbrook Academy, a member of the Ortu Federation. As Assistant Vice Principal for BfL, you will be a dynamic, committed leader who will join a forward-thinking and innovative team in this ambitious 11-16 Academy. Being able to offer MfL (French / Spanish), Maths Specialist or Humanities would be an advantage.
The Federation has ambitious plans to transform education in our academies, developing an aspirant culture and a dynamic learning experience that will rapidly improve the educational outcomes for all learners.
Working closely with the Principal of Hassenbrook Academy and Chief Executive Officer of the Ortu Federation you will provide a strong vision and acute professional leadership to ensure a high quality of education for all students. You will have significant experience of successful senior leadership and be able to demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning. Most importantly, you will share our commitment for improving educational outcomes across the Federation at pace.
About the school:
We are delighted you are applying for this post at Ortu. We are a small harmonious 11-16 secondary school in Stanford-le-Hope with an exciting future. In September 2016, we joined the Ortu Federation and in our MAT we have Ortu Corringham Primary School, Ortu Gable Hall School and Ortu Sixth Form Centre. The opportunities at our school and across our Trust are varied and rewarding; from career stage based CPD to teaching from KS2 to KS5.
At Ortu Hassenbrook we are on a rapid improvement journey across the board. Our reputation is positive. Our roll is increasing. Our outcomes are better. Our curriculum is revamped. For the past three years we have been in the top 5 schools in Thurrock for progress in Maths, Science and Music. We have excellent facilities with improved IT, new science labs, food technology rooms, library, sports hall, outdoor state-of-the-art netball courts, a running track and tennis courts. At Ortu Hassenbrook, every student is known, nurtured and developed to their full potential as they are driven by the opportunity to succeed.
GCSE results:
This year's results in numbers: 77% achieved grade 4+ in English; 75% achieved grade 4+ in Maths; 74% achieved grade 4+ in Combined Science; 100% achieved grade 4+ in Drama; 93% achieved grade 4+ in Art; 100% achieved grade 4+ in Music and 93% achieved grade 4+ in PE.
Ofsted 2019:
Our latest Ofsted inspection in May 2019 has seen improvements in behaviour, attendance and progress in core subjects. We are now looking to build on these strengths so that we remain a functionally good school.
"The quality of teaching, learning and assessment are consistently strong in the core subjects of English and mathematics."
"Newly and qualified teachers feel that they are well supported by leaders, both informally and through a structured programme of professional development."
"Hassenbrook is a rewarding environment to work in."
Ofsted May 2019
Ortu Hassenbrook Academy facts:
Our data shows that we have 36% higher ability students with over 39% being middle ability children (2020). Our student population is approximately 50:50 boys:girls. We have 28% of pupils on Free School Meals. Our students are well motivated, with supportive parents and our staff work hard to meet the needs of all students. You will be inspired and challenged every day and you will be professionally and personally developed. Our staff and managers will welcome the ideas you bring to your department and to school improvement and they will be responsive to your opinions and how this can best be achieved.
Opportunities for every member of staff and every student:
This is our promise to students and their families and develop our staff with the skill sets to deliver this:
1. A personalised learning experience for every student to capture their aspirations
2. A rich programme of clubs, trips and activities including sports, Drama, Art, Music, Science to create cultural capital
3. A full induction scheme at each key stage, including a buddy system in Year 7, full coaching and mentoring programme for students, families, community and professionals
4. A Passport to Adventure which develops every student's resilience and character, supplemented by local, regional and international overseas trips. We also offer Duke of Edinburgh scheme from Year 9 and a full Cadet programme
5. Development and enhancement of key personal life skills: leadership, teamwork, communication, problem solving, work ethic, flexibility & adaptability, and interpersonal skills are part of our Personal Development Curriculum offer.
A full coaching and training programme will be provided for staff along with a complementary Health and Wellbeing benefits package.
You will be inspirational, passionate, student centred and dedicated to raising standards. We will ensure you work in a supportive professional environment, with first-rate opportunities for continuous professional development and progression, across all key stages. We will work collegiately to transform the learning for all Ortu Hassenbrook students.
Here is why you should work at Ortu Hassenbrook:
We are hardworking and are fully committed to our improvement journey. Staff development is an entitlement. We offer a range of high quality CPD both in house and through the Trust. Other benefits for all staff include a cycle to work and childcare voucher schemes, anonymous buddies, transparent progressions managements.
Ortu Hassenbrook Academy is a warm, welcoming place to work. Relationships throughout the school are positive. Of course, we know that you enjoy working with young people and want to make a difference to their lives.
We could say a lot more but we think that the best way for you to get a feel for what it would be like to work at Ortu Hassenbrook Academy is to pay us a visit.Alison Harrold, PA to the Principal, would behappy to arrange for you to speak with the Principal, students and staff. Do give her a call on 01375 671566.
If you have the drive to lead and transform learning for our wonderful students, we want to hear from you.
The Local Governing Advisory Board is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people, and requires all staff and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work.
Closing date: Friday 21st January 2022 (9am)
Interviews to be held w/c 24th January 2022
To complete an application form please go to www.hassenbrook.org.uk/contactus/vacancies
Completed application forms should be returned as attachments for the attention of Mrs. Lindsey D'Arcy using the following address HR@ortu.org
Do not hesitate to contact the school 01375 671566 if you have any further queries
Information about the School
About the schools:
The Ortu Federation is made up of Ortu Corringham Primary School, Ortu Gable Hall School, Ortu Hassenbrook and the Ortu Stanford and Corringham Sixth Form Centre. Teaching opportunities are available from KS1 to KS5 across the Trust.
We know that helping shape students’ lives and turning aspirations to reality have rewards that include, but transcend academic excellence. At all Ortu Schools, children and young people experience a stimulating, challenging and supportive learning journey through their primary, secondary and post-secondary years. Staff and parents work hard together to create a caring and mutually respectful ethos to prepare students well for the demands of the 21st Century. Our highly personalised curriculum; exceptional extra-curricular opportunities; student leadership culture, and sound attainment make Ortu schools very exciting places in which to learn, work and play. High quality teaching and pastoral care combine to make Ortu schools a truly unique experience. Our staff are committed and determined to uphold and promote the long established high standards, which have ensured that our students progress confidently to college, university and employment, with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to lead successful, positive and productive lives.
Our challenge is to maximise our pupil’s progress. Even with headline figures above national in our secondary schools, we recognise that we still have gains to be made. G.C.S.E results for 2019 showed increases in English, Maths and Science in both secondary schools.
Here is why you should work at the Ortu Federation:
We are hardworking and are fully committed to our improvement journey. Staff development is an entitlement; we offer a range of high quality CPD both in house and through the Trust. Significant numbers of staff are able to access leadership training at all levels. Other benefits for all staff include cycle to work and childcare voucher schemes.
Ortu schools are warm, welcoming places to work and relationships throughout the schools are positive. Of course, we know that you enjoy working with young people and want to make a difference to their lives.
Extra-curricular activities, particularly in the Performing Arts, is our strength: sports, drama, music, art, community action, public speaking and enterprise as well as Duke of Edinburgh and Thurrock’s Next Top Boss.
We could say a lot more but we think the best way for you to get a feel for what it would be like to work for an Ortu school is to pay us a visit. Lindsay Bayfield, would be happy to arrange for you to talk to students and staff so do give her a call on 01375 400800
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and requires all staff and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work.