Teacher of Art and Graphics
The Halifax Academy
Calderdale
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 21 October 2014
Job overview
Halifax High is a school determined to provide the very best education for students.
Recent achievements include:
- 2014 SSAT Education Outcomes Award Winner for adding value to outcomes.
- 2014 DFE Performance tables - the school is in the top 5% of all secondary schools nationally for adding value to student performance. VA = 1025.7
- 2014 September - the school will deliver an 'All through' education from 4 to 16, with initially 60 students in reception.
- 2013 Ofsted judged the school to be Good.
- 2013 53% of students achieved 5A*-C including English and Maths. This is the highest in the school's history.
Required as soon as possible, an enthusiastic, hardworking, creative and passionate teacher of Art/Graphics/Design to join a successful school, determined to drive student achievement even higher. This post is suitable for NQT's or more experienced teachers.
The successful candidate will be involved in:
- improving learning and teaching
- planning and developing the curriculum
- raising achievement and progress
- tracking pupils individual performance and intervention strategies
In return we can offer:
- tailored induction and development programme
- fantastic facilities in a modern building
- enthusiastic students who are keen to make excellent progress
- effective, supportive and dynamic leadership
- welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professionals
- continuing professional development, including 120 mins in timetable to collaborate, coach, think, and reflect.
- Friday - school finishes at 12.55 pm
This is an exciting time to join the school on its journey to becoming outstanding.
Ofsted said 'Whatever their backgrounds, students work well together and have good relationships with staff. They are happy and feel very safe.'
More information can be found here http://www.halifaxhigh.com/working-for-us/current-vacancies/.
To apply:
Complete an application form and a letter of application (no more than 2 sides A4) outlining how your experiences to date, prepare you well for this post.
Please return to school via email to admin@thehalifaxacademy.org by Tuesday 21st October 2014 - 10 am.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Gibbet Street, Halifax, HX2 0BA
Tel: 01422 301080
Fax: 01422 301081
www.halifaxhigh.com
E-mail: admin@halifaxhigh.com
Executive Headteacher: Jackie Nellis
Headteacher (Secondary Phase) Mick Kay
Headteacher (Primary Phase) Lesley Bowyer
4 - 16 Academy N.O.R. 865
About The Halifax Academy
The Halifax Academy is a high performing 4-16 all-through Academy in Calderdale, West Yorkshire. It was inspected by Ofsted in September 2017 being judged as good in all areas. Outcomes are outstanding at KS4 and place the academy in the top 15% of all schools nationally with regard to progress. Early Years Provision is good.
The Halifax Academy is a founding member of Impact Education Multi Academy Trust. Established in 2016, Impact is a values driven organisation with a belief that working collaboratively and sharing ideas can achieve real impact on the education and life chances of children and young people.
Our staff and trustees are unwaveringly ambitious for students, our families, our community and our staff. Our purpose is very clear; we are on a mission to improve social mobility for the disadvantaged and the life chances of children and young people.
The academy invests in its people, retaining prestigious Investors in People ‘Gold Standard' for the last five years. This recognises our commitment to creating a workplace where staff feel valued, share a strong sense of purpose and where their talents and hard work are celebrated. Staff are surrounded by highly supportive teams, systems and structures.
We expect a great deal from our staff but in turn we reward high levels of commitment. We offer a culture of coaching, research and evidence-based enquiry, including through Teamworks EEF Research School. Every member of our teaching staff is involved in our ‘Coaching for Excellence’ programme; a reflective scheme whereby staff work in trios to focus on improving teaching and learning in all subjects. High quality teaching and learning together with outstanding outcomes are central to our school improvement agenda.
The Halifax Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for all relevant posts.
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