WHY WORK FOR US?

ABOUT ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS

At Advantage Schools, we aim to provide all children with the highest quality of teaching of an excellent curriculum, which enables them to become highly educated and active participants of society.

We provide sector-leading professional development offer and extensive networking opportunities, and excellent opportunities to develop and grow in a successful and expanding trust.

ABOUT HOUSTONE SCHOOL

Houstone School offers:

·       A longer school day (8.25am-4pm)

·       A disciplined “can do” culture that allows every pupil to be known, feel safe and to be cared for.

·       An intensive focus on the basics of Maths and English.

·       An academic, knowledge-rich curriculum for all. A comprehensive timetable of enrichment opportunity for pupils built into the school day.

·       Music for all – all pupils taught an instrument from Year 7.

·       Enhanced support for pupils with lower attendance.

·       A focus on preparing every single pupil to attend a good university.

We have access to some of the best professional learning in the country, both through the Advantage Schools Knowledge Exchange and partnerships with organisations such as Ambition Institute. As a result, we can attract and retain some of the best staff in the country, so you would find yourself working with a strong team of thoughtful and expert teachers and school leaders, whilst also benefitting from the full support of the central Advantage Schools Trust team.

The successful candidate will be intrinsic in further developing a school that will offer families a genuine choice of an excellent education for their child, including

·       A disciplined “can do” culture then allows every pupil to be known, feel safe, and be cared for.

·       An intensive focus on the basics of reading, writing and maths.

·       An academic, knowledge-rich curriculum that values the distinctiveness of subject disciplines.

·       Excellent quality, evidence-based classroom practice.

·       High quality PSHE provision. Plentiful, high quality enrichment opportunities, including trips, visits, after-school clubs and sporting fixtures.

WELCOME LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL

Dear Applicant,

I’m delighted that you are interested in applying for a position at Houstone School. Houstone School is a brand new school which opened in September 2022. We have no time to spare in ensuring our pupils are achieving the academic success they deserve.

We pride ourselves on being a genuinely comprehensive school that provides a knowledge-based education for pupils of all backgrounds. We teach an unashamedly academic curriculum consisting of the best that has been thought and said. Pupils study English, Maths, Science, Spanish, History, Geography, Computer Science, Art, Drama, Music, Religious Education and PE during their time at the school.

At Houstone, our values of aspiration, endeavour, and respect, underpinned by very high expectations and drive in everything that we do. We have a powerful culture which is warm but strict, based on clear routines, systems, and structures. As a result, our teachers enjoy their teaching with impeccable behaviour in lessons and hardworking, highly motivated pupils.

We hold dear belief that every single child and young person, given the right circumstances, is capable of achieving extraordinary things. We’re therefore looking for people who want to be the best.

With very best wishes,

Elizabeth English

 Principal

INTEGRITY  AMBITION  EXCELLENCE

We are a unique family of schools, sharing our practice and beliefs to enable young people to achieve the very highest standards. At Advantage Schools, we provide exceptional opportunities for all to be knowledgeable with experiences that broaden horizons. We ensure our children, students and adults cultivate a strong self-belief so that they can flourish and develop into successful, well- rounded, self-respecting people.  Our commitment to this vision can be demonstrated by our values.

INTEGRITY

We:  provide a caring, nurturing environment where children and young adults feel happy, healthy and supported. Our academies will be places of safety, enabling pupils to develop courage, strong ambition and be the best that they can be act honestly and transparently, advocating for pupils even when this causes difficulties work together to share innovative practice and to provide a wealth of opportunities for all pupils and staff focus on the development of all our colleagues through quality recruitment and retention, with excellent opportunities for clear and dynamic career progression.

AMBITION

We:  provide exceptional lessons enabling our pupils to be highly successful. We share the most impactful approaches to teaching, curriculum and assessment, ensuring an interesting, inclusive and challenging education is on offer in each of our schools.  Our aim is to guarantee excellent 2-19 provision, with clear progression routes for all. You can expect excellent behaviour and conduct at all times, allowing all to make progress and achieve.

EXCELLENCE

We:  enable all of our pupils to develop and flourish, through close working and regular communication with our families and local community.  Our Cross-Trust focus is to ensure children are supported to meet ambitious targets and to provide exciting opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom.

CAREER PROGRESSION

At Advantage Schools, we are committed to helping every colleague grow, thrive, and achieve their full potential. Supporting career progression is at the heart of what we do.

To empower our staff, we provide fully funded opportunities to study for NPQs, along with tailored middle leader training for eligible colleagues.

Additionally, we offer a wide range of CPD training through various partnerships and platforms, giving all staff access to an extensive selection of professional development courses.

Join us and take your career to the next level with our exceptional development opportunities!