Deputy Headteacher

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Ely; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NPQH training

Supportive leadership team

Excellent working environment

Job summary

Active Learning Trust is seeking a Deputy Headteacher for Highfield Ely Academy in Ely, Cambridgeshire. The role focuses on strategic leadership alongside the Headteacher and development of school practices and resources to support pupils with complex needs.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader with a track record in curriculum development, staff motivation and effective partnership work within a Trust framework.

Qualifications

• Inspirational leadership with vision for complex needs
• Experience in curriculum development and delivery
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff

Responsibilities

• Work with the Headteacher to deliver strategic leadership
• Develop, implement and evaluate the school’s practices and resources
• Lead and develop the strategic direction of the school
• Support and motivate a dynamic and forward-thinking staff group

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Location: Highfield Ely Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: ALT Leadership L16 - L20 (£77,676 - £85,547 FTE)

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven, inspirational leader with the vision, knowledge and experience to build on Highfield Ely Academy’s existing good practice.

The Deputy Headteacher will work with the Headteacher to deliver strategic leadership and, with others, lead and develop the strategic direction of the school. Operationally, the Deputy Headteacher will help to develop, implement and evaluate the school’s practices and ensure resources are efficiently and effectively managed.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher at Highfield Ely Academy who will:

Be an inspirational leader who has demonstrable experience of working with pupils with a range of complex needs, curriculum development and delivery.

Share our ambition for every child to achieve their full potential regardless of the complexity of their needs, in addition to having:

• a collaborative approach to being part of an ambitious Trust
• a vision for the future development of the school, with a determination to achieve excellence
• the skills to lead, motivate and inspire by being a visible leader
• experience of supporting and motivating a dynamic and forward-thinking staff group by fostering respectful relationships and focusing on their career development and wellbeing
• the ability to deliver a diverse curriculum which meets the needs of all pupils
• a commitment to ensuring every child feels valued and respected
• an outward facing approach in order to build and develop relationships and partnership working
• excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, resilience and a positive attitude

What we can offer:

• Enthusiastic, friendly, engaged and creative pupils who are keen to learn
• An engaged community of families and external partners
• A motivated, talented, dedicated and hardworking staff group who have high expectations
• A supportive and proactive Trust Board and Chief Executive Officer
• An excellent working environment that supports and promotes staff wellbeing
• Commitment to ongoing opportunities for training and professional development, with the ability to obtain NPQH delivered by the Active Learning Trust Institute in partnership with Ambition Institute
• Strong Trust family who are encouraging and at the heart of all that we do
• An opportunity to be a part of the development of the Trust

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.