OSSETT ACADEMY
& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A Specialist Technology and Sports College
17 March 2011
Teacher of Mathematics
Thank you for your interest in a teaching position at Ossett Academy.
Please find enclosed the Academy Application Pack.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the school on
01924 232820 or email recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk.
Yours sincerely
Julie Hazell
Julie Hazell
HR Administrator
Ossett Academy & Sixth Form College
Storrs Hill Road
Wakefield
WF5 0DG
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
Email: recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
OSSETT ACADEMY
& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A Specialist Technology and Sports College
APPLICATION
PACK
TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS
Contents
Information for applicants
Key Information
Aims of the Academy
Summary of the OFSTED Report
Performance Information
Child Protection Policy
Verification and Checking Procedures
Job Description
Department Information
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
Email: recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
OSSETT ACADEMY
& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A Specialist Technology and Sports College
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Thank you for requesting details about this post. The following paragraphs provide some
background and contextual information about our Academy.
We offer a caring environment that promotes responsibility in young people and we are
committed to making education an enjoyable, rewarding and stimulating experience. At the heart
of our work is the desire to develop all members of our community by creating a supportive
learning ethos for students, teachers and associate staff. We expect, and achieve, high
standards of in both curricular and co-curricular activities and we always demand high standards
of discipline. We also expect a thoroughly professional approach from all our staff. We have an
excellent blend of experienced and younger teachers at the Academy and we are keen to
promote their on-going professional development and learning. We have a dedicated
Professional Learning Centre.
The school was founded in 1735 as a boys’ school and moved to the present site as a coeducational grammar school in 1906. The school gained comprehensive status in 1969. The
buildings are very varied, the original Victorian house is at the centre of the site and other
buildings date from various decades with the most recent block being built in the late 90’s. A new
£2.5 million Sixth Form Centre opened in September 2005. The old Victorian house is now used
for administrative purposes and departments are in suites throughout the various additions to the
building.
The school has some excellent specialist accommodation for ICT, Maths, Drama, MFL,
Technology and all science labs have recently been refurbished. We also have a Swimming
Pool and a Sports Hall.
Ossett is a truly comprehensive school. The intake has a very broad socio-economic mix and
includes children with real special needs alongside the academic ‘high-flyers’. Well over 70% of
our students pursue their education beyond 16.
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
Email: recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
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& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A Specialist Technology and Sports College
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS (contd.)
The school is massively oversubscribed and continues to grow. Our current population is more
than 1800 with over 400 of these students in the sixth form. We have over 200 staff. It is a group
8 school. Many schools refer to themselves as being in an ‘exciting phase’ of development. In
our case we really are with a growing roll, new buildings, a vibrant Student Voice and some
excellent support from parents, this is exemplified by an active Parents Forum. We achieved
the Investors in People award in March 2004. We are also a recently formed ‘convertor’
academy and our family of schools work in close partnership as part of Education Ossett
Community Trust (EOCT) which includes primary schools and Highfield Special School. We
have the Investors in People award. We also are amongst the first state comprehensive schools
in eth country to obtain a second specialism (sport). The participation rate in co-curricular
activities is excellent and we have great strengths in Sport and The Arts. The Academy has
received a wide range of accreditation in recent years. There is a very positive ethos in the
school and a culture of optimism throughout out wider community.
Ossett has a rich history and we attempt to preserve some worthy traditions at the same time as
creating an Academy with a modern outlook. We are committed to working in partnership with
directors, governors and parents. Ossett offers an excellent environment for a person wishing
to have their professionalism recognised, challenged and developed. If you have a passion for
education, and a genuine interest in the development of young people, we would love to hear
from you.
Ossett Academy is now part of the newly formed ‘Education Ossett Community Trust’ and works
closely in partnership with Highfields School and other schools within the Pyramid.
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
Email: recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
OSSETT ACADEMY
& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A Specialist Technology and Sports College
KEY INFORMATION
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The Senior Leadership Group:
Martin Beedle
Joanna Crewe
Katie Hayter
Tracy Jackson
Lynne Lockwood
Matthew Partington
Martin Shevill
Michaela Sill
Dimitris Spiliotis
Neil Stott
Justine Tipler
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Associate Principal
Vice Principal
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant
Assistant
Assistant
Professional Learning
Teaching & Learning
Teaching & Learning
Finance & Environment
Curriculum & Learning
Student Voice / KS4
Strategic Development
Professional Learning
Director of Specialism New Technologies
Inclusion / KS3
Director of Sixth Form
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Chair of Governors & Directors:
David Drake JP
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Number on roll:
1810 (including 440 in the Sixth Form)
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Admission limit:
270 (this is always exceeded)
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Annual Expenditure 2008/2009:
£9 million
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Free School Meals Band:
7%
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There are five main feeder schools (Primary and Junior) and three further infant
schools in our pyramid.
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Attendance:
94%
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Last inspection:
January 2007
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Performance data at all key stages places us as a nationally. Our value added data is
particularly strong.
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The Academy has been a specialist Technology College since 1995 and obtained a
second specialism, Sport in 2006.
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The Academy is one of the top performing Technology Colleges in the country.
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
Email: recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
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& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A Specialist Technology and Sports College
KEY INFORMATION (contd.)
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National Leader in Education/ National Support School
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The school was awarded Investors in People Status in January 2011 (Third time)
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We have strong links with local universities for initial Teacher Training
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The School was awarded the Healthy Schools award in February 2006
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TDA Partnership Development lead School for ITT
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GTC Teacher Learning Academy Hub School
The Academy is an “early adopter” school for workforce remodelling
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
Email: recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
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& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A Specialist Technology and Sports College
AIMS OF THE SCHOOL:
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To be a dynamic learning community that promotes enjoyment, opportunities and
friendship.
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To promote excellence by inspiring students to realise their full potential, achieve high
standards and have the courage to accept new challenges.
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To maintain a safe, caring and healthy environment for all which creates hopes,
dreams and aspirations.
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To develop life-long learners with the skills and determination to succeed in an ever
changing technological world.
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To develop self-awareness and tolerance towards others with different cultures and
beliefs.
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To create responsible members of a local, national and international community who
promote equality and respect and understand the value of our environment and its
future.
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
Email: recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
OSSETT ACADEMY
& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A Specialist Technology and Sports College
SUMMARY OF THE OFSTED INSPECTION REPORT – JANUARY 2007
Overall effectiveness of the school:
Grade 1 – Outstanding
Effectiveness and efficiency of the Sixth Form:
Grade 1 – Outstanding
Achievement and standards:
Grade 2 – Good
Personal Development and well-being:
Grade 1 – Outstanding
Teaching and Learning:
Grade 2 – Good
Curriculum and other activities:
Grade 1 – Outstanding
Care, guidance and support:
Grade 1 – Outstanding
Leadership and management:
Grade 1 - Outstanding
“I am extremely grateful that we live in the catchment area of this school” (Parent)
“This is an excellent school with a strong sense of discipline.” (Parent)
“This is a school worth getting out of bed for.” (Student)
“We are all here to learn!” (Student)
“Students feel very safe and extremely well cared for, achieving well with obvious pride and
enjoyment in their work!”
“Relationships are excellent and are underpinned by mutual trust and respect; resulting in highly
motivated students and an atmosphere that is conducive to high quality learning.”
“The visionary leadership of the Headteacher, in conjunction with the strength of other
managers, relentlessly strives to improve the school.”
“The good quality of teaching and learning and a stimulating curriculum with superb enrichment
activities enables students to achieve well in all subjects.”
“The leadership and management of the Sixth Form are outstanding.”
“Good progress is largely a result of consistently good teaching, but students’ own enthusiastic
attitude to learning is also an important factor.”
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
Email: recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
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& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A Specialist Technology and Sports College
SUMMARY OF THE OFSTED INSPECTION REPORT – JANUARY 2007
(contd.)
“The previous inspection report identified this as a school where it is ‘cool to learn’
and this remains the case.”
“There are various councils where students take responsibility and make their views known!”
“Students learn well because teaching is consistently good and often outstanding.”
“Relationships between teachers and students are excellent and this is reflected in the way in
which students work exclusively hard and behave brilliantly.”
“The school offers a superb menu of extra-curricular activities.”
“Parents appreciate the care that teachers and other members of staff provide for students.”
“The Headteacher, Senior Leaders and Governors are totally committed to getting the best deal
for the students. They are highly self-critical and are not complacent about the work of the
school or about the ways in which they want to further improve it. Middle Managers are strong
and play an important role in determining a way forward.”
“The Headteacher has very high expectations and a clear vision for the school; this is shared
and respected by staff, parents and students.”
“There has been a raft of initiatives since the previous inspection and things have improved
greatly.”
“Professional development is seen as a crucial tool in improving the way teachers teach and
managers manage. The result is a workforce that strives to better itself.”
“Governors understand how well the school is doing and what needs improving and this is a
shared approach that creates the outstanding capacity to improve.”
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
Email: recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
OSSETT ACADEMY
& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A Specialist Technology and Sports College
2010 GSCE Exam Results
5 A* - C including English and Mathematics 63%
5 A* - C not including English and Mathematics over 95%
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
Email: recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
OSSETT ACADEMY
& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A Specialist Technology and Sports College
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
Mission Statement:
Every child in Ossett School is precious and must be protected from any form of harm.
POLICY AIMS
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To encourage vigilance in teachers and other adults in school, so that child neglect or abuse
can be recognised
To ensure sensitive and appropriate treatment of young people disclosing information about
abuse or neglect
To ensure clear procedures are in place for staff to follow, when they suspect that a student
is being neglected or abused
To ensure that students involved in work related or off-site experience are not put at risk
To ensure that appropriate contacts are made with the investigative agencies outside school
TEACHER RESPONSIBLE – Mr N Stott is the named person for Child Protection issues. The
policy runs with co-operation between School and Social Care Direct.
CURRENT POLICY
Child abuse means harming a child - this can be mentally, physically, sexually or by neglect. As
teachers or associate staff it is our responsibility to be vigilant in observing young people and if
we suspect that abuse is taking place, to pass on such suspicions to the investigative agencies
(i.e. Social Services and Police). Schools are not investigative agencies and undue
questioning of a child may cause unnecessary suffering and may undermine the actions
of Social Care Direct and the Police. However, all school staff need to be vigilant and if any
suspicions arise they need to take appropriate action.
Observation
There are many symptoms of abuse which teachers, particularly Form Tutors and other staff, are
in a good position to notice. These are some of them, but this is by no means an exhaustive list:
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Bruises, lacerations, burns - these may indicate physical abuse.
Inadequate clothing, poor growth, hunger, failure to flourish may be signs of physical neglect.
Excessive dependence, or attention seeking, may be signs of emotional neglect.
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Substantial behavioural changes, precocity, or withdrawal, may be signs of sexual abuse.
Changes in patterns of attendance
Action of Staff on becoming suspicious
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Ask simple questions of the students to see if there is an innocent explanation of injury.
These tactful questions may dispel concern, but be aware that abused children do
sometimes cover up their problems.
If you are still suspicious, or prefer not to mention it to the student, pass on the information to
Learning Leaders/designated person.
If a student decides to disclose a problem to you, you must tell them that you cannot keep it
secret.
Once the initial disclosure has been made, do not discuss the matter further, reassure the
child and then bring him/her to the named person or the Learning Leader. The school
should not investigate further, having ascertained that there is reasonable suspicion that
abuse is taking place.
Learning Leader/Pastoral Officer
Learning Leader responsibilities:
 Pass on any information about suspected abuse to designated teacher or, in the absence of
a designated teacher, to the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher, as soon as it is known
and before information is passed on to Social Care Direct.
 Pass on to the Designated Person information given to them by police or social care direct
regarding any student being investigated by these agencies.
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Inform the Designated Person of what has been said when requests for information are made
by Social Care Direct/Police. Written records of such contacts should be kept.
Attend Child Protection Conferences, as appropriate, and keep records.
Alert Designated Person if a student who is subject to a Child Protection Plan is absent
without apparent reason or leaves school, so that action can be taken to pass information to
other school/agencies.
The Designated Person
This is the person designated by the school to be responsible for child protection matters within
the School. In the absence of the Designated Person, Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher
should assume responsibilities.
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
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& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
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Designated Person’s Responsibilities:
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Informing staff of child abuse procedures
Ensuring that procedures are clear and up to date
To liaise with the ‘Next Steps’ team to ensure work related and off-site provision is safe and
appropriate
Liaison with staff and Learning Leaders when suspicions about abuse are aroused
Reporting suspicion of abuse to Social Care Direct and reporting to a Local Authority
Designated Officer action taken and keeping a copy of this report
Discussing problems which arise with Social Care Direct, prior to referral
Keeping confidential records of students who are subject to a Child Protection Plan
Reporting to Social Care Direct if children on the Register leave suddenly, so that they can
be traced
Ensuring that the appropriate member of staff will attend Case Conferences and submitting
written reports as requested by Social Care Direct Community Team Manager
Care of Referred Students
When a referral to Social Care Direct has been made on grounds of Child Protection or Children
and Families at Risk, the designated person should continue to deal with the student until Social
Services involvement is ended. The designated person should liaise with Learning
Leaders/Pastoral Officers about the issues, keeping him/her fully informed. Learning
Leaders/Pastoral Officers to continue to have normal contact with the referred student on
discipline, attendance etc., but the designated person to keep an overview of the situation.
Training
All Learning Leaders are aware of Child Protection issues and can be approached by Form
Tutors. All ITT and NQT colleagues will receive training as part of their induction during the first
six weeks of term.
New staff should undergo basic Child Protection Training as part of their Induction. All staff will
also have access to online Child Protection training provided by Wakefield District Safeguarding
Children board. Basic Child Protection training will take place at least every 3 years.
The designated person will obtain access to resources and attend relevant or refresher courses
at least every two years.
POLICY REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT
Review is by discussion at the time of any incident and by an annual meeting of Learning
Leaders and the designated person.
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
Email: recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
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& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A Specialist Technology and Sports College
WORK RELATED LEARNING
Every effort will be taken to safeguard students when taking part in placements away from
school.
Students will not be allocated work placements where they are working with one person, with
exception of a close family member.
Students will not be permitted to be carried by vehicle alone whilst on work related learning.
Students will not be permitted to undertake work related learning with a residential element.
POLICY MONITORING
The policy is to be monitored annually. Discussion regarding policy for all schools to be brought
to Wakefield District Safeguarding Children Board meetings.
CHILD PROTECTION VERIFICATION AND CHECKING PROCEDURES
The School has rigorous vetting procedures in order to safeguard children’s well-being and to
ensure the voracity of information relating to the candidate. All people employed to work at or by
the School will be subject to an enhanced CRB check prior to starting employment.
For the successful candidates, the recruitment panel will:
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Check that there are no unexplained gaps in employment.
investigated
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Check original copies of qualifications (at interview)
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Check proof of identity documents (passports etc at interview)
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Ensure the CRB check is put in motion
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Ensure that (2) references are appropriately headed and signed. Where not, these will be
investigated
If there are, these will be
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
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OSSETT ACADEMY
& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A Specialist Technology and Sports College
The HR Manager will:
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Issue the Statement of Main Terms at the Headteacher’s or Chair’s instruction
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Arrange for the CRB check to be completed
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Verify QTS through the GTC, if applicable
References:
To ensure voracity, testimonials will not normally be accepted, nor will references provided by
the candidate. Time constraints may dictate acceptance of references by fax or email.
However, a signed original must confirm such references. Appointments will only be made
subject to satisfactory receipt of such original paper copies of reference.
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
Email: recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
OSSETT ACADEMY
& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A Specialist Technology and Sports College
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this
commitment.
POST TITLE:
SUBJECT TEACHER
REPORTING TO:
CURRICULUM TEAM LEADER /
CURRICULUM CO-ORDINATOR
DS Leaders will be responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of the intervention strategies and
the behaviour, uniform and attendance of students within individual communities.
GRADE:
MPS
LOCATION:
OSSETT ACADEMY
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST:
To deliver the national curriculum in your specialist subject(s) across the age and ability range
and contribute to the curriculum and professional development of the school.
To uphold and promote the schools’ child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures and
ensure they are adhered to by all staff.
To promote the safety and wellbeing of students.
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
Email: recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
OSSETT ACADEMY
& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A Specialist Technology and Sports College
Knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours required for the post:
KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS,
EXPERIENCE
& BEHAVIOURS
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to on-going
professional development
(school, SSAT, NCSL, TLA)
Willingness to work towards
further degree/TLA recognition
Ability to work flexibly and
constructively as part of a team,
understanding school roles and
responsibilities and own
position within these.
Ability to self-evaluate, reflect
and change strategies
according to student need.
Innovative and willingness to
take risks.
Working knowledge of relevant
policies/codes of
practice/legislation.
Work within the GTC
professional standards.
Understanding of the issues
surrounding the safeguarding of
children and commitment to
child welfare and safety.
Knowledge of child protection
procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree or equivalent in your
subject(s)
Relevant teaching qualification
(PGCE/QTS)
Masters level qualification
Preparedness to work towards
TLA Recognition
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
Email: recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
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& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
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RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
A Main Scale Teacher should …
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Teach the subject(s) to National Curriculum and school requirements including GCSE and
possibly AS/A2 under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
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To foster enthusiasm and enjoyment for the subject.
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To assist in the development of strategies to enhance teaching and learning.
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To maintain a well disciplined and purposeful learning environment.
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To record and maintain student progress in line with school policy.
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To attend and participate in meetings called by Middle and Senior Leaders in the school.
General
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To promote the aims of the Academy.
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To liaise with the Curriculum Team Leader.
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To maintain standards set for safety.
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To ensure that whole school policies are implemented.
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To ensure the ethos of the school is maintained, particularly with reference to care, safety,
respect and uniform.
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
Email: recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
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& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A Specialist Technology and Sports College
Responsibility for resources
People
No Line Management responsibilities
Budgets
None
Physical resources
None
Characteristics of the post: (e.g. non standard working arrangements and/or conditions,
physical requirements such as lifting, mobility etc.)
None
Employment checks required of this post:
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Evidence of entitlement to work in the UK
Evidence of essential qualifications – see page 2 of this specification
Two satisfactory references
An Enhanced CRB Disclosure
Pre-Employment Health Screening Questionnaire
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
Email: recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
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& SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A Specialist Technology and Sports College
Mathematics Department
There are thirteen mathematics teachers in the Mathematics Department at Ossett School,
with an excellent mixture of youth and experience. The department is housed in a relatively
new building which also houses the Mathematics Office, and workroom and several
mathematics stores. All of the classrooms are equipped with an interactive whiteboard.
The department has a history of success at advanced level and has always offered A-level
Further Mathematics as an option. We deliver a range of modules based around the
Edexcel specification. In year 12 students take C1, C2, and S1 modules, and in year 13 the
C3, C4, and M1 modules.
Further Mathematics students study Fp1, FP2, D1, D2, M2, & M3 modules.
In June of this year 68% of our A level students gained an A*-C grade, including 2 A*'s.
At Key Stage 4 we offer the AQA GCSE modular course to most of our students, however
currently, the two top sets follow a linear Edexcel mathematics GCSE. Our main resource
for the two-tier system in Mathematics at GCSE is from Collins Educational.
In June of this year 71.4% of our GCSE students gained an A*-C grade.
At Key Stage 3 our students are set by mathematical ability early in Year 7. We have two
parallel bands of five sets. The department is well resourced and we have class sets of
various texts available including; Collins, CPL, Key Maths and New National Framework
Maths.
The Mathematics team enjoy a very good environment and we are well resourced with new
technologies and appropriate mathematics software, which can be accessed from any of
the many computers we have on our school network.
Ossett is an outstanding school, well supported and well led, with an excellent staff, well
motivated students, and positive relationships. We consider ourselves to be a forward
looking and positive department who look to nurture and develop its staff, within a
hardworking team of professionals.
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Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG Tel 01924 232820
Website: www.ossett.wakefield.sch.uk
Email: recruitment@ossett.wakefield.sch.uk