Director of Learning Creative Arts
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Darlington
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR £6259
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 12 May 2014
Job overview
Director of Learning Creative Arts, Darlington
St Aidan's Church of England Academy is an 11 to 16 school in Darlington, County Durham.
We aim to provide first-class, innovative teaching designed to motivate and enable every student, facilitating in t h em the best learning and progress for their ability. The Academy places great importance on providing excellent care and support. Our curriculum is developing to reflect our vision and Christian ethos alongside the requirements of a changing educational horizon.
Our Christian ethos informs the habits and rhythms of Academy life; the values of faith such as honesty, generosity, selflessness, forgiveness, reconciliation, care and respect for others will inform the manner by which the Academy evolves and improves. We also believe that belonging to the community of St Aidan's will nurture your social, personal, cognitive, cultural, physical, emotional and spiritual development.
St Aidan's aims to be an inspirational place for both students and staff to learn and grow together, and offers new learning opportunities and experiences for the community it serves. Above all, we want to make a difference to the learning and lives of the people who belong to this Academy. At our Academy, we want learning to be innovative, relevant and fun. We want everyone to develop a passion for learning which they will carry with them throughout their lives.
St Aidan's is in its sixth year, transformed from its predecessor school and currently, under its second Principal, undergoing its next transformation to become at least Good at its next Ofsted and SIAMs inspections.
Following consultation on curriculum and leadership the Academy proposes to appoint the above post in teaching & leadership.
An application pack for the position is available online at www.staidansacademy.co.uk/vacancies.html
If you would like an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Stephanie Francom, Assistant Principal on 01325 373770
To apply please complete the electronic application form and return it to enquiries@staidansacademy.org.uk by Monday 12th May at 12 noon.
Interviews are expected to take place on the 14th, 15th and 16th of May 2014.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment Successful candidates must be willing to undergo Enhanced DBS and other checks appropriate to the post.
The Academy is an equal opportunities employer.
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
About St Aidan's Church of England Academy
- St Aidan's Church of England Academy
- Hundens Park, Hundens Lane
- Darlington
- DL1 1LL
- United Kingdom
St Aidan’s Church of England Academy is a co-educational, Christian, non-selective secondary school for children aged 11-16. It is situated in Darlington, near Middlesbrough. This smaller-than-average school currently has 510 pupils on its roll.
St Aidan’s opened in September 2007 following the closure of Eastbourne School. It originally opened as Eastbourne Academy, but changed its name after moving to new premises in 2009. These new facilities provide a bright and motivational learning environment, with flexible spaces and break-out areas.
Headteacher
Mr. Dean Lythgoe
Values and vision
St Aidan’s Church of England Academy provides a Christian learning environment, promoting care, respect, responsibility and high expectations. Its aim is to build a community based on the principles of love, forgiveness and integrity, and the unique value of each individual.
The secondary school's vision is to set high standards for every learner in a stimulating and active learning environment. St Aidan’s is working towards becoming a Thinking School so teachers have the tools to deliver high-quality questioning, using visual tools to map out ideas and working collaboratively.
Ofsted report
“Teaching is improving rapidly and so pupils in all year groups are doing much better than previously. The information that the academy produces on progress of all groups of pupils is organised in a highly effective manner. It immediately identifies underachievement and triggers interventions to counteract it. Attendance has improved substantially. The newly appointed senior team is beginning to be very effective in assisting the Principal to raise attainment and improve teaching.”
View St Aidan’s Church of England Academy's latest Ofsted report
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