Assistant Curriculum Leader of English
Ormiston Maritime Academy, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN34 5AHThis job expired on 27 January 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Easter 2025
Closing date
27 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS plus TLR2b (£5960.12pa)
Assistant Curriculum Leader of English job summary
Ormiston Maritime Academy is a vibrant, forward thinking academy providing a comprehensive and inclusive education to students from age 11 – 16. We were graded ‘good’ by Ofsted in all areas in July 2022. We pride ourselves on being a values driven school and our ASPIRE (Achievement, Support, Perseverance, Independence, Respect and Enthusiasm) values are at the heart of the academy life. We are located in Grimsby, not far from the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, coastline and countryside.
The Ormiston Maritime Academy vision is very simple: all Ormiston Maritime Academy students, irrespective of their backgrounds, will be exceptional learners, so that they are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, qualifications and mindset to contribute positively in society.
Student well-being, safety, and success are our top priorities. Under the leadership of Principal Carrianne Robson, we have built a nurturing environment where students feel safe and supported, fostering positive attitudes toward learning. Our students are motivated and engaged in their educational journey.
Our mission is that we believe that students will aspire to excellence through literacy, with a specific focus on oracy at Key Stage 3. Students will learn to become masters of retrieval and experience a curriculum which develops students’ cultural capital.
We have an opportunity for a highly creative, dynamic and motivated Teacher of English, with a commitment to academic excellence and student success. Working as part of a team and alongside the faculty leader, you will play an important role in delivering and developing the Academy’s English department. You will plan and deliver high quality lessons and be committed to achieving excellent results for all students, inspiring them to have a passion for English and a desire to learn and succeed.
You will have a good track record of excellent classroom practice and sustained added value outcomes for students. We would welcome applications from experienced English teachers seeking to develop their potential within a supportive faculty.
This is an opportunity for passionate and adaptable candidates to have impact on the qualifications that the academy offers, working with the team and academy leadership to be part of the on-going development of our relevant curriculum provision.
OMA offers a dynamic and inclusive workplace with outstanding professional development opportunities. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals who want to make a real impact on young people’s lives.
If you’re ready to contribute to a team that strives for excellence and creates meaningful change, Ormiston Maritime Academy is the place for you.
The successful candidate will:
- Be passionate about their subject bringing energy and enthusiasm to the students they teach.
- Be able to teach across the age and ability range, demonstrating excellent subject knowledge with the ability to inspire and motivate students to enable them to achieve their full potential.
- Have a strong understanding of the English curriculum at KS3 & KS4 and contribute to our extra-curricular programme.
We offer:
- An academy where staff well-being and reducing workload is a priority.
- Personalised professional development.
- An opportunity to join a well-established, committed and successful curriculum team at an academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support.
- An opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff.
- Laptops for all staff in addition to desk top computers in all rooms.
- Free on-site parking.
- Teacher Pension.
- Outstanding facilities.
- Collaborative working within our shared family of schools.
- Access to an exciting range of employee benefits from our health and wellbeing partner, Vivup
Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, one of the oldest and largest school trusts in the country. OAT’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.
Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
For further details please see the attached JD and person specifications.
To arrange an informal tour of the school or if you have any questions regarding the role please contact Heather Wells, PA to the Principal, via wellsh@omacademy.co.uk
To apply for the role, please submit an application form via the link above by 9am on Monday 27th January 2025.
Ormiston Maritime Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Commitment to safeguarding
Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
About Ormiston Maritime Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 759 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Ormiston Maritime Academy website (opens in new tab)
Ormiston Maritime Academy is a vibrant, forward thinking academy providing a comprehensive and inclusive education to students from age 11 – 16. We pride ourselves on being a values driven school and our ASPIRE (Achievement, Support, Perseverance, Independence, Respect and Enthusiasm) values are at the heart of the academy life.
Our Vision
The Ormiston Maritime Academy vision is very simple: all Ormiston Maritime Academy students, irrespective of their backgrounds, will be exceptional learners, so that they are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, qualifications and mindset to contribute positively in society.
Our Mission
Our mission is that we believe that students will aspire to excellence through literacy, with a specific focus on oracy at Key Stage 3. Students will learn to become masters of retrieval and experience a curriculum which develops students’ cultural capital.
We are located in Grimsby, not far from the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, coastline and countryside.
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