Assistant Headteacher

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We are now looking to offer a full -time permanent contract for a new Assistant Headteacher to lead and manage our new additional academy site and have a whole academy responsibility. This can be discussed at interview, however, it may be an advantage if you have a skillset in one of the following areas:

· Behaviour

· Pupil Premium and pupil voice

· Designated Teacher for LAC

· Website and Social Media

You will join a team that is already gradually being created in order to provide a stable and experienced team in advance of the new additional 4th site opening. Currently, additional pupils are being educated at the Hasland site until the 4th site is sourced and ready to open. This post may therefore be based initially at the Hasland site in September 24 until the 4th site is sourced and ready.

We are looking to recruit a substantially experienced and inspiring senior leader to join our academy. This role may have a teaching commitment and cover in staff absence. Pupils at this site will be in KS3 to KS4. We plan for a site to house around 110 pupils in total, over various timetables. The post will either suit an experienced senior leader who is ready to adapt to a new education sector or candidates from the AP sector who have leadership experience. The successful candidate will have operational leadership on a daily basis over the 4th site when it opens.

Applicants should have good knowledge and experience of working with disaffected pupils in a school or other alternative setting. An affinity for pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties is an essential quality for this challenging but rewarding opportunity. Applicants should be resilient, have high expectations, and a sense of humour. You must be able to build positive relationships with our pupils and think outside of the box. A growth mindset and positive ethos are essential characteristics that we are looking for. You must be able to work at pace and line manage a team of staff with high standards and be extremely organised.

The Assistant Headteacher role will require the successful candidate to be child centred, solution focused and approach leadership through policies, systems and processes. You will be supported in your role through close support from the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher and also from the wider school improvement team from the Esteem MAT.

Mileage for off -site travel can be claimed for in arrears. Candidates must have access to a vehicle and car insurance with business use included at the point of any contract start date. Travel to other sites, Esteem academies and pupil’s homes is expected.

Benefits include: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Westfield Health membership, academy laptop.

For further information, please contact support@nedsc.derbyshire.sch.uk or visit our website https://www.esteemmat.co.uk/vacancies. Please use the relevant application form on the MAT website; CVs alone will not be accepted. We encourage all candidates to discuss the academy with the Headteacher and arrange a visit to the site prior to application.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.