Director of Key Stage 4 Progress - Science

Suitable for experienced teachers

The academy has received a ‘Good’ rating with ‘outstanding features’ in July 2014. Inspectors were impressed with the progress of students, noting that “Progress is good in most subjects, including English, mathematics and science” and that “Pastoral care and support for students is outstanding”.

“Since becoming an Academy the ethos of the school has been transformed; a new culture of aspiration and improvement has emerged”

“The Principal and Vice Principal provide outstanding leadership”

Ormiston Horizon Academy became the most improved school in Stoke-on-Trent and the third most improved school in the U.K. 2012 (5 A* to C) GCSE English and Math’s.

We are seeking an outstanding and inspirational practitioner who is either working at or has experience of a leadership role within a core department. As Lead Teacher and Director of Progress for Science, you will play a key role in the leadership and management of the department in improving progress and attainment and developing the capability of the department.

Your responsibilities will include:

• raising standards for student attainment and progress across the key stages;
• leading intervention in Science to secure good and outstanding progress for all our students;
• coaching, developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others;
• developing the subject across the academy;
• facilitating effective transition via outreach work with primary schools.

You must be committed to the aspirational ethos and vision of the Academy and have a proven track record of improving progress and attainment for young people.

The Ormiston Horizon Academy aims to ensure that every pupil receives the best education possible in a calm, controlled environment enabling self and mutual respect to develop. The Academy, which is supported by the Ormiston Academies Trust, has made substantial improvements in achievement, teaching, behaviour and leadership.

If you are interested in working at the leading edge of education, believe that everyone can succeed and are prepared to work hard, we want to hear from you.

Visits to the academy are welcomed. To arrange a mutually convenient time, please contact the Academy on 01782 883371 or email the Principal’s PA at cwilliams4@ormistonhorizonacademy.co.uk.

The successful applicants will demonstrate strong subject knowledge, a passion to support young people to make progress and the ability to teach innovatively and creatively.

You will be joining an ambitious, dedicated and innovative team who are working together within the ground-breaking structure of the nationally renowned family of Ormiston Academies.

With excellent transport links by car, bus and train; we are just a few minutes from Junctions 15 and 16 of the M6

Application packs are available from the Principal's PA/HR – Mrs Corinne Williams cwilliams4@ormistonhorizonacademy.co.uk or the Academy's website www.ormistonhorizonacademy.co.uk

Dates: Apply by Friday 15th May 2015
Interviews: Week commencing 18/05/2015

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service