Assistant Headteacher – Director Of Behaviour And Engagement

City of Norwich School – an Ormiston Academy
Eaton Road
Norwich
NR4 6PP

Tel:  01603 274000
Website:  www.cns-school.org    

Headteacher: Ms Jo Philpott

• Salary – Leadership Scale points 14 – 18 from £65,010 pa
• Permanent
• Full Time
• Required for April or September 2024

The City of Norwich School – An Ormiston Academy (CNS) is a vibrant, forward thinking Academy, rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED, with high expectations for all its staff and students. We offer a broad and well-designed curriculum, teachers have strong subject knowledge and students with additional needs receive strong support. The KS5 curriculum ensures students learn what they need to be successful in their next stage and develop deep knowledge about their subjects beyond the remit of the formal examinations. 

In the recent OFSTED report staff praised the collaborative culture of the school and students are proud to be a part of the CNS community.  We are also the EDP Secondary School of the Year.

It is important to understand that CNS is a community driven by a strong ethos and values. The ethos is based on “Excellence in All”. At the very heart of our ethos is being a kind and caring community that supports the care and development of the whole individual. A genuine resonance with the aims and ethos of CNS is essential and any applicant for this post must model these values:  

• to aim to excel at everything we do 
• to treat everyone and everything with respect, consideration and tolerance 
• to act with integrity at all times and in all situations 
• to take pride in ourselves and the school 
• to treat everyone equally and value their individuality and uniqueness 
• to trust those who we work with and members of our school community 

Our values will be seen through behaviours, attitudes and standards throughout the whole school and at all times. They apply to everything, all the time, everywhere. 

• We are looking for individuals who: 
• have high standards in all that they do 
• have a real passion for learning 
• are willing to try out new ideas and are ambitious for both themselves and the students 

We offer: 

• an intense focus on pedagogy and professional enquiry 
• high quality CPD in an outstanding teaching environment 
• the opportunity to teach a truly diverse range of students of all abilities 
• the chance to be part of a large, diverse and committed team 

CNS has high aspirations for all its staff and students and provides excellent support, both professionally and personally, including: 

• a culture of listening 
• an induction programme to ensure you are equipped to fulfil the role 
• a review and development process 
• strong continued professional development to enhance subject knowledge 
• cycle to work scheme (once in post for six months) 
• on-site parking 
• admission policy for children of staff 

If you inspire young people and want to develop your career in a thriving and ambitious school, please complete an application by the closing date.

To arrange a tour of CNS please contact Jax Shaw (PA to Headteacher) on 01603 274007 or by email – [email protected] .

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

For this vacancy, if you select the orange ‘Apply for job’ button and enter your details, you will be redirected to our recruitment website.

Closing date:                 6 February 2024, 9am
Interview date:                 TBA

If you have not received an invitation to interview within five days of the closing date you should assume that your application for the post has not been successful. 

For all posts, City of Norwich School – An Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and the expectation is that all staff will share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list check (child) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).    

If you have a disability and have demonstrated in your supporting information that you meet the minimum (essential) criteria for the vacancy, you will be invited for interview. 

This post comes under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 
 
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.