Assistant Headteacher (Alternative Provision)

Assistant Headteacher (Alternative Provision)

Full time, permanent

To start from September 2024

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacherat The Bridge Academy Primary. The Bridge Academy is an all through (5-16 years) short stay school based across two sites in Lichfield (secondary) and Rugeley (primary).

The Primary site offers Alternative Provision across two classrooms, catering for pupils who are struggling to successfully access learning in their mainstream school. The school offers a modified curriculum with maximum group sizes of 7 pupils.

The Assistant Headteacher will lead and manage the primary school, with support from the Headteacher who oversees both school sites. Working as part of the leadership team, the Assistant Headteacher will be the Designated Safeguarding Lead, taking responsibility for safeguarding and child protection for the primary school.

Our provision is for some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils in the area so it is important to get someone who is driven by ensuring progression for all, through exceptional teaching, learning and assessment. The successful applicant will be an outstanding leader with experience of either mainstream or special educational needs and have the drive, energy and ambition to inspire students and staff.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding challenge in alternative education provision and are committed to making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you!

Salary:                 L4-8 (£50,807 - £56,082 per annum)                        

Hours:                  Full time, permanent

Location:             The Bridge Academy Primary, School Road, Rugeley, WS15 2PD 

Start Date:         Required for September 2024
What you will need to succeed

• A qualified teacher with experience of Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH)  To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools
• To be committed to keeping our students safe
• Be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate
• Be an outstanding Leader
• Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Excellent people manager who is able to motivate and develop the teams you lead
• The passion and commitment to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role

What you will get in return

• Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to join our team of leading education experts and propel your career to the next level
• A competitive salary
• An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package
• Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
• Professional Development & Wellbeing Days

What you need to do now

To apply, please click here to complete an online application form. Completed applications should include a supporting statement outlining how meet the criteria set out in the person specification. To arrange an informal chat about the role or a visit to the school, please contact James Morris, Headteacher, via email james.morris@bridge.staffs.sch.uk

Closing date:                     Friday 17^th May 2024 at 9.00am

Interview dates:              week commencing 20^th May 2024  

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references which will be sought prior to interview.  The ATLP is an equal opportunities employer.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation ATLP Safeguarding policy 2023/2024