Assistant Headteacher
Axe Valley Academy, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5EA2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
6 May 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
23 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- LS11-15
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are fortunate to have an exceptionally talented Deputy Headteacher responsible for Quality of Education and as a result we have the opportunity to shape this role around the strengths of the successful candidate. For example, this role could focus on: raising standards, data/assessment, the timetable, options processes and calendar. Or instead it may focus on CPD, staff development, leading our ITT/ECT provision as well as our Coaching programme. We are committed to developing the best senior leaders so would be able to create a portfolio that allows the successful candidate to feel enthused and excited.
Axe Valley is a wonderful school to work in, with brilliant students who deserve the best from staff. We are proud of our recent Ofsted Good judgement but have the vision to drive for even greater things in the future. Axe Valley is well respected in the local community. We have higher than national average numbers of students on the SEND register as a result of a strong SEND provision and we pride ourselves on the high standards of behaviour that are in place across the school. The success of vulnerable students is at the heart of our self evaluation. We are excited to continue to improve and are looking for a dedicated leader who is passionate about improving the life chances of vulnerable students.
What the school offers its staff
One of the ten schools within the Blackdown Education Partnership, Axe Valley currently has approximately 700 students in Years 7–11. The Academy is located in East Devon, in the beautiful market town of Axminster, which is set on the River Axe. Axminster is just a few miles inland from the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site but has excellent rail links to London and Exeter.
This is a really exciting post for a candidate who wants to make a difference to our students.
We can offer :-
A supportive team, both in the school and the wider trust
Access to networking events across the wider trust
Opportunities for training and development
Staff wellbeing offer, including access to counselling
Cycle to work scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offer is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding checks. The Trusts Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is attached and can we found on our website www.axevalley.bep.ac
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About Axe Valley Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 643 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Axe Valley Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- EHeron@axevalley.bep.ac
- Phone number
- 01297 32146
One of the ten schools within the Blackdown Education Partnership, Axe Valley currently has approximately 700 students in Years 7–11. The Academy is located in the East Devon area of the country, in the beautiful market town of Axminster, which is set on the River Axe. Axminster is just a few miles inland from the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site but has excellent rail links to London and Exeter.
Arranging a visit to Axe Valley Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email EHeron@axevalley.bep.ac.
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