Job Description
Interviews will be held prior to the closing date should the right applicant apply. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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About the Opportunity
Would you like to teach and lead students to be whatever they want to be in a disadvantaged area? Do you want to be part of an exciting improvement journey? If yes – join us at JMA.
The John Madejski Academy is a mixed Comprehensive 11 – 18 School in Reading. Originally a specialist sports college, PE and Performance Sport still plays a significant part in the school. The Sixth Form has seen substantial success academically and on a sporting level in the last few years. The whole school has seen a significant increase in numbers due to the developments within the school. Providing a broad curriculum for our students with plenty of opportunities is our priority; showing them that anything is possible with hard work and that no aspiration is off limits to them.
We are looking for a talented individual to not only lead our Team, but to teach and love our students really well. Experience is not essential, but passion, drive and determination is.
The Team at JMA are friendly, supportive and dedicated to the journey we are on.
The successful candidate will be
A dynamic, inspirational and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations in your own classroom
HoD experience is desirable, especially at key stage 4 level and with raising standards strategies
Fully committed to learning, high quality teaching and raising standards of all students
Passionate about your subject; able to inspire and motivate students and staff
Committed to ensuring all students reach their potential
Able to recognise opportunities and face challenges, whilst maintaining your sense of humour and care for young people
Capable of promoting partnerships and collaborative working
A role model for our students and staff
We Can Offer You
A good school and a highly supportive Senior Leadership Team
An opportunity to develop your leadership skills with an eye towards further leadership.
A well-resourced, hard-working and supportive team.
Excellent care and support for all staff.
Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for Professional Development.
A positive and stimulating learning environment which values the contribution of all staff.
Enthusiastic students, willing to learn.
Benefits
We know that your role requires you to put a lot of time and effort into it and because of this we believe you should be rewarded. As a White Horse Federation employee you will have access to benefits listed below.
Some benefits are accessible by all staff irrespective of their contract type (T). Some are only eligible to permanent (P) employees following a successful probation period as noted:
Car Purchase scheme (P)
Reward Gateway discounts (P&T)
Discounted gym membership scheme (P&T)
Hire purchase Cycle to Work scheme (P)
Free and confidential advice, information and counselling service (P&T)
Excellent Pension scheme (P&T)