Assistant Headteacher Leading English and Communication
Outwood Academy Ormesby
Middlesbrough
- Expired
- Salary:
- £44,397-£48,991 Grade: L7-11
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 16 March 2015
Job overview
Opportunity to play a key role in the development of our rapidly improving Academy
We seek an outstanding and innovative Assistant Head Teacher to lead a dynamic and supportive English department as well as to lead on identified and agreed areas of whole academy improvement. We are looking for someone who is committed to securing high standards of learning and teaching in order to raise academic achievement of our students. You will have the opportunity to play a role in the development of students’ skills and abilities across age ranges and subjects, support staff development and training, and share expertise and offer guidance for middle leadership.
As Assistant Head Teacher, you will be a passionate, dedicated and outstanding leader who can take responsibility for the rapid progress in English and communication of students across the Academy. You will lead on developing outstanding teaching and provision of English at Key Stage 3 and 4. You will also lead on identified and agreed areas of whole academy improvement for example working with librarians to raise the levels and profile of reading.
Our Academy has a new leadership team with highly experienced leaders and new middle leaders all of whom are highly committed to school improvement. We know that outstanding leaders have transferable skills and are confident and effective in all aspects of their role but we also recognise that you will need support and challenge yourself so that you can grow to be the best you can be – we will make this happen.
We need someone who is passionate about making a difference. Our students and staff are amazing and we are well supported by parents and our community. If you have the qualities to be part of the team to take outcomes for the Academy to the next level, please get in touch.
Application packs are available to download from our online advert in TES or from or by visiting our website www.ormesbyschool.co.uk/Contact/Vacancies. Completed application forms should be returned by email to Recruitment@ormesby.mvlc.org.uk stating the post you are applying for in the subject box.
Closing date for applications is 9 a.m. on Monday 16th March 2015.
Interviews will be held on Monday 23 March 2015.
Visits to school are welcomed and may be arranged by contacting Mrs E Amour, PA to Headteacher, by telephoning 01642 452191 or emailing Liz_Amour@ormesby.mvlc.org.uk
Ormesby School is a converter academy committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About Outwood Academy Ormesby
- Outwood Academy Ormesby
- Tothill Avenue, Netherfields
- Middlesbrough
- TS3 0RH
- United Kingdom
Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
Associate Executive Principal: Gemma Trattles
We are an 11-16 academy based in the large, north-east town of Middlesbrough.
The academy received a good judgement in their 2017 Ofsted inspection. However in July 2022 the academy was given a notice to improve judgement. Leadership has significantly changed and a comprehensive improvement plan has been implemented to secure sustainable long term change for the academy. It is an exciting time to join the academy’s committed team and join them on this important improvement journey.
Taking a holistic approach to education, valuing vocational, practical, creative, and academic qualities equally, we believe that learning should be both enjoyable and enriching. We are innovators with a knowledge-rich curriculum, designed to personalise learning for every student, helping them to reach their potential.
The Outwood Family of Schools pride ourselves on fully supporting colleagues within the Family both professionally and personally. We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.
As a founding Trust of the National Institute of Education (NIoT), we will actively invest in your future through working closely with the Outwood Institute of Education and NIoT to offer access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, with all teaching staff receiving a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
We also offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits, including family friendly policies, enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period, funded CPD for qualifications up to and including Masters level plus other exclusive benefits including a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy.
All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.
If you share our vision, join our family.
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