Job Description

Achievement Team Leader Year 12 and Year 13

Due to Cecil Jones Academy's Sixth Form expanding, we are seeking applications for two newly created posts of Achievement Team Leader (Head of Year) for Year 12 and Year 13.

The successful applicants will take responsibility for one of the two year groups on a rotational basis, under thesupport and guidanceof an experienced member of the school's leadership team. The Sixth Form is an integral part of our school and one that was recognised in our most recent Ofsted report.

Our whole school student leadership team is led and managed by members of our Sixth Form Junior Leadership Team. Additionally, members of our Sixth Form team support reading at one of our local feeder primaries and also play a leading role with supporting students in years 7 to 8 with improving their literacy and numeracy skills.

Our Sixth Form students are expected to wear business atire and model to the rest of the school the high standards expected here at Cecil Jones Academy. If you want to be part of a team that will continue to grow and expand our post 16 provision, then this is post for you.

Since the school has joined the Loxford School Trust, our curriculum offer has increased year on year. This academic year we have 18 A Levels on offer and one BTEC.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading one of the two year groups at Post 16. Applications are welcome from teachers from any curriculum subject area.

Information about the School

Cecil Jones has been graded GOOD by Ofsted after a full inspection in September 2023.

As part of the Loxford School Trust we are able to work within a hub of schools, led by Loxford School, an Outstanding school, thus ensuring that our staff are able to deliver the highest educational standards.

This enables us to stay ahead of an ever evolving education system and a constantly changing society. The Trust strongly believes in developing students, so that they are able to achieve their potential both academically and as members of our community.

We work on the traditional values of respect, discipline and responsibility to prepare our students for the challenges of examinations, social interactions and the world of work. We want all of our students to find their passion and have the tools to pursue their dreams.

Our vision is simple, “that no child is left behind”.

Students are at the centre of everything we do and we aim to give all the necessary foundations for success by helping students develop the skills and attributes that will provide them with real life-chances. Students are expected to work hard and to achieve their individual best academically, to develop skills relevant to the 21st Century and to develop the self-confidence and sense of purpose necessary for success in a highly competitive global society.

Cecil Jones Academy will provide a safe, yet challenging environment where students can succeed and excel.

We will develop a strong pastoral system and curriculum to allow us to ensure that our students are happy, safe and challenged in all they do at school.

Cecil Jones Academy is an inclusive school and we pride ourselves on the fact that we are a family. We will work closely with our parents and our community in order to achieve the best for all in our school.

We aim to:

• Achieve exam success for all – we want our pupils to have as many choices as possible, with a strong foundation of GCSEs
• Ensure that every child leaves our school knowing themselves as an individual, as a member of a team and as a citizen
• Create a culture of learning for life
• Provide the skills needed for self-management, resilience and self-worth
• Give opportunities and experiences outside of the classroom to enrich our pupils

We believe that every student has the potential to achieve greatness and will work with every student to ensure that they get there. Our school is committed to the success of each of our pupils.

Our website should answer many of your queries.

The Loxford School Trust and Cecil Jones Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.