Assistant Head of Academy -Strand 2 Pastoral- Springwater Academy
Mowbray Academy, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2SD46 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £63,070 - £69,596
Pay scale
- L9 - L13
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Board of Trustees are looking to appoint an excellent leader to join our existing leadership team in our successful and well-reputed school. The successful candidate will be experienced in the field of special education, possess a sound understanding of SEND legislation and have the ability to engage and motivate others towards a clear vision. The successful applicant will work under the direction of the Head and Deputy Heads to deliver upon the strategic direction of the academy and Trust. They will show high levels of initiative, independent leadership and responsibility for a significant aspect of whole academy teaching, leaning and assessment outcomes. In addition, the Assistant Head of Academy will make a significant contribution to strategic developments across our Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, positive, and ambitious Trust leadership team
What the school offers its staff
High ExpectationsAs leaders we havehigh expectationsof ourselves, each other and what our young people can achieve. We celebrate our achievements. We focus on personal and professional development, knowing that we can always be better and do better.Impactful CollaborationAs leaders, we help each other as we are all responsible for all the children & young people in our Trust. Our Trust is only as strong as its’ weakest academy and therefore we actively support Trust wide improvement and hold one another to account courageously. Webuild impactful collaborationsin our colleague team across the Trust, with parents and with wider partnershipsContinually LearnWecontinually learnin order that we can respond to the needs of our young people and we continually improve through sharing and creating best practice models We grow people so that we have the capacity and ability to persevere with even the hardest work.Embrace DifferenceWe work to support each other, as helping a member of our team is helping ourselves.Equitable, fair treatment of all our colleagues and young people is at the heart of what we do. We make decisions openly and transparently and always in the best interests of our young people. Weembrace difference, celebrate diversity and promote equality.RespectWe are honest about our motivations. We treat everyone with kindness and respect. We are loyal and have the courage to do the right thing. We are respectful, polite and good tempered always. We are genuine in our relationships with staff and families. We respecteach person’s distinctive contribution and develop their talents and work productively together.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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About Mowbray Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 16
- School size
- 321 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Mowbray Academy website
- Email address
- mfinlay@springwater.n-yorks.sch.uk
Arranging a visit to Mowbray Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mfinlay@springwater.n-yorks.sch.uk.
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