At Magna Academy we have a team of dedicated people who are all working together to achieve our mission of preparing our students for success. Our academy is a vibrant and exciting place to work and was rated as Good with Outstanding Personal Development and an Outstanding Sixth Form by OFSTED in April 2023. We are proud that our outcomes and progress are strong across the academy.
Are you an experienced middle or senior leader looking for a new challenge that will make a real difference to the students and staff of Magna Academy?
Due to the successful promotion of our existing Director of Early Careers we are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate to join our team at Magna Academy.
This will provide an exciting and challenging opportunity for an ambitious practitioner wishing to further develop their career, lead others, build upon the existing track record of supporting staff in developing their teaching and learning but most importantly a passion for their subject.
We are looking for a highly motivated, outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong presence, who is ambitious for students, their colleagues and the academy. They will be an excellent teacher, who has a passionate belief in the ability for all to succeed. They will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player who demonstrates excellent leadership. We are actively seeking the correct candidate and teachers of all subjects are invited to apply.
The successful candidate will be able to offer engagement, stretch, support and challenge to all students. They will be able to accurately assess the progress and achievement of students, groups and cohorts and provide appropriate provision to ensure progress of all is maximised.
Ultimately, we are looking for a committed leader with an uncompromising belief that all students deserve an outstanding education. They will uphold our inclusive ethos and provide opportunities for all students to progress well.
What we offer:
* Bespoke support and line management from an experienced Assistant Principal
* Flexible working conditions
* Relocation package
* Great students who conduct themselves impeccably
* Strong systems and structures meaning students feel safe and secure
* Measures to reduce staff workload such as centralised detentions and a sensible feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – we do not have onerous/impossible marking policies
* A centralised homework system at KS3
* No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ feedback, helping you to continuously develop – we believe that trusting our staff with autonomy helps to develop a strong ‘develop and excel’ culture
* Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
* CPD starts as soon as you are appointed and is ongoing
* State of the art facilities and a very pleasant location in beautiful Dorset
Next steps:
Magna Academy Poole offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking to develop their career. We would be delighted to show you around our academy in order to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment.
If you would like an informal conversation about this role or visit to the academy please contact Pete Hesketh (Assistant Principal) phesketh@magna-aspirations.org
How to Apply:
Please click on the “quick apply” button to submit an on-line application.
Closing date for applications: 09:00 Wednesday 11th December 2024
Interviews: On Monday 16th December 2024
Learn more about Magna Academy at: www.magna-aspirations.org
About Aspirations:
Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job.
The Aspirations Academies Trust (AAT) requires all prospective employees appointed to work in its academies and/or whose role will involve the undertaking of regulated activity to submit an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate prior to taking up appointment.
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