Assistant Head (inc responsibility as SENDCo)

Merchants' Academy, Bristol, BS13 9AJ

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 March 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher, deputy or assistant headteacher
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full-time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: LPS10-LPS14

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an inspirational Assistant Head who is committed to raising the attainment and aspirations of our students.

Candidates for this post should be:

• Keen to work hard - to motivate and challenge our students to make rapid progress, and share your love of your subject with students up to A Level
• Be kind - to establish strong relationships and have excellent interpersonal skills
• And courageous - in setting and achieving high standards

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

• A genuine opportunity to make a difference where it is needed.
• Well-resourced classrooms, necessary IT equipment and structured administrative support.
• A fantastic community of children, parents and carers who deserve the best.
• To join a wonderful team and have every opportunity to further your professional development and career with an excellent benefit package including; Wellbeing Health Cash Plan, Higher Degree Support Funding, Retail Discounts, ICT Loans, Professional Introduction Incentive plus others.

Further details about the role

If you are hardworking, reflective, resilient, and looking to further develop your talents and skills at Merchants’ Academy then we would love to receive an application from you.

We particularly welcome applications from under- represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Closing Date: Monday 27th March 2023 at 9:00 Interviews: W/c 17th April 2023

Commitment to safeguarding

Venturers Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. The aims of our Safer Recruitment procedures are to help deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children or are otherwise unsuited to working with them. An enhanced DBS check is required for all staff.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@venturerstrust.org

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING FORM (JA).docx - 31.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Assistant Head (SENDCo responsibility) Recruitment Pack March 23.pdf - 1.1 MB (opens in new tab)

About Merchants' Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 18
• Education phase: Through school
• School size: 1268 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Merchants' Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@venturerstrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/merchants-academy (opens in new tab)

Merchants’ Academy has a distinctive and positive ethos which guides our work and the education of our students. Preparation for adult life underpins our Academy aims and the well-developed culture which is established across all aspects and functions of the Academy. We are committed to the success of each of our students whatever stage they are at in their education and this is reflected through the Academy's values and commitment to: • provide high quality education and a thirst for life-long learning • enable everyone to enjoy success and achievement • promote confidence and a strong sense of personal worth • have high expectations which will be reflected in the targets set for staff and students alike • harness the energies of children, students, staff and parents to establish a genuine partnership with the Academy for the benefit of all • establish a business-like ethos by beliefs in values and attitudes such as hard work, honesty, integrity, respect and concern for others • provide quality opportunities for the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our children and young people • ensure that the effectiveness of all Academy staff is maintained and developed through considerable investment in high quality, continuous professional learning This is demonstrated through constant reference to our BRISTOL Values of: Boldness: Aim high, show courage and hope to push against any barriers Respect: Be considerate and respect the rights of others Integrity: If it’s not right, do not do it. If it’s not true, don’t say it Service: We have a responsibility to the future and each other Tenacity: Tough times don’t last, strong people do Optimism: No pessimist discovered the secret of the starts or uncharted land Learning: A commitment to lifelong development unlocks your full potential

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