Teacher of English
Ormiston Horizon Academy
Stoke-on-Trent
- Expired
- Salary:
- TMS range 1-6
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 17 April 2015
Job overview
Suitable for NQTs and experienced teachers
Applications welcome now for a September 2015 start.
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 Maths.
We require the following TMS teacher of English post for a September 2015 start.
Applications from NQTs and experienced teachers are welcome.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher of English who is keen to join a dedicated department striving to raise standards through developing outstanding learning and teaching, across all key stages including Sixth Form.
The successful applicant 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
The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application packs are available from the Principal's HR/PA – Mrs Corinne Williams cwilliams4@ormistonhorizonacademy.co.uk or the Academy's website www.ormistonhorizonacademy.co.uk
Closing Date: Friday 17th April 2015
Interviews: TBC
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
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About Ormiston Horizon Academy
An ambitious school at the heart of our community
Ormiston Horizon Academy is a special place for our students, staff and wider community. We continuously strive to provide the highest possible quality of education for the young people we work with.
Our students are an exceptional group of talented individuals who thrive on the range of experiences that they are offered at OHA. We firmly believe the relationships between teachers, students and parents/carers are key to the success of the academy.
Our core values of: Respect, Resilience and Responsibility permeate around our academy and our wider school community. We are proud of our students and our students are proud of their school.
We have a wonderful team of staff at OHA, who work relentlessly to ensure our students are provided with the best education possible. Our thoroughly planned curriculum, alongside a challenging PSHE programme, supported by a range of enrichment opportunities, allow our students to develop a love of learning and a resilience that prepares for their futures. We encourage positive attitudes and aim to provide an environment in which all students feel known, supported and challenged.
Our outstanding building and expansive site allows us to offer an education with a difference for our students. We are fully committed to ensuring that our Academy continues to be a centre of excellence and innovation for our students, staff and the local community.
We are always open to visitors and would be happy to welcome you into OHA so you can appreciate the special learning atmosphere that exists here. I look forward to working closely with you on the next steps of our journey.
Mr A Fitzgibbon
Principal
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