Patchway Community School
JOB DESCRIPTION: Deputy Headteacher – Culture and Inclusion
PAY SCALE: L17 – L21 (£69,969 - £77,195)
HOURS OF WORK: Permanent, Full-time
CLOSING DATE: 12:00 pm on Thursday 2nd May 2024
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational colleague with the vision, drive and a proven track record of successful leadership to be Deputy Headteacher, to be the strategic lead professional at the school, working with the Headteacher to provide vision, ambition, leadership and direction.
The Deputy Headteacher will take a lead role in ensuring the school is managed and organised by taking direction from the Headteacher and working strategically with all partners and stakeholders to develop outstanding provision, which will transform the educational and future life opportunities of all learners.
Key Responsibilities of the Post:
• To lead the strategic drive to improve attendance of all of our students
• To lead on implementing effective strategies to remove barriers to learning for all so that everyone succeeds.
• To contribute to the students’ Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural learning by developing appropriate ethos through assemblies etc.
• To support the work of all staff in terms of maintaining high expectations with regard to behaviour through established routines and activities and to contribute to the handling of individual student behaviour cases.
Our Philosophy as an Employer
Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.
We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.
We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.
We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.
Benefits
• Pension Scheme
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: Midday on Thursday 2rd May 2024
Date of Interviews: Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May 2024
The Olympus Academy Trust – Patchway Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.
We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.
We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.
Patchway Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.