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The Ongar Academy
Head of Art; Design and Food Technology
Required: September 2021
Leadership Scale (Fringe) Scale 4 to 6
Full Time, Permanent
This post is not suitable for newly qualified teachers (NQT)
The Ongar Academy is a wonderful and harmonious school, leading the way in the education of the whole person with a strong philosophically-based ethos with brand new buildings and cutting edge facilities.
We are looking for an outstanding, resourceful and qualified Head of ADT who will be able to demonstrate our vision of family and community. We have an outstanding leadership programme and we actively seek potential in our candidates even if they might not have huge experience. However huge experience is welcomed also.
The successful candidate should have experience in teaching Product Design, woodwork, metalwork or other specialist areas. It is hugely popular at GCSE and we are considering offering it at A Level in our brand new Post 16 centre. The successful candidate would display a confidence in the delivery of GCSE theory, and offering support for coursework.
You would line manage Art and Design and Food Technology.
It is also an associate leadership post and you would be working with a group of senior middle leaders who drive the school forwards. The Executive Headteacher of TOA (Allan Osborne) coaches aspiring leaders to potential senior leadership posts in the very near future.
Visits to the school prior to application are most welcome and can be arranged using the contact details given below.
Closing date: 11th May 2021 at 3.30pm
For an application form and further details please refer to the school website
or contact
Anna Haley on 01277 500990
Kevin Adams on 01245 504564
E-mail: hr@bridgeacademytrust.org
www. theongaracademy.org
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Information about the School
At The Ongar Academy we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence for all our young people. We passionately believe in supporting every young person regardless of their background or ability and are invested in ensuring every young person achieves their potential.
The Ongar Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.