Assistant Headteacher - Quality of Education (KS3) and Personal Development
Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NFThis job expired on 12 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2023
Closing date
12 October 2022 at 9am
Date listed
28 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-time Leadership position
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L13 - L17 dependent on experience
Assistant Headteacher - Quality of Education (KS3) and Personal Development job summary
We are
seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic, and inspirational Assistant
Headteacher to lead our academy ethos and values
of Care, Aspire, and Succeed through developing and ensuring high standards of performance,
assessment, and progress across KS3 along with the successful delivery of the
personal development and wellbeing agenda.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and driven individual, with a passion and drive for excellence, to take the next step in their career.
Working in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team, the Assistant Headteacher - Quality of Education (KS3) and Personal Development will take primary responsibility for:
§ Development and coordination of whole school strategies to raise achievement at KS3.
§ Tracking and monitoring student progress at KS3, identifying key groups to target and ensuring necessary interventions are put in place which have a positive impact on student progress.
§ Lead the analysis of performance data at KS3, providing summary data in relation to pupil performance and performance of groups to a variety of audiences.
§ Supporting department leaders in development and delivery of curriculum intent.
§ Leading, managing and developing the personal development and wellbeing agenda including SMSC, PSHE, RSE, and Careers education ensuring pupils benefit from cultural development, wellbeing and enrichment.
§ To inspire and motivate students to achieve educational success and ensure outstanding outcomes for all students at Crofton Academy.
Your application will need to demonstrate that you are/have:
§ Substantial middle or senior leadership experience in a secondary environment with strong evidence of success and impact.
§ Experience of leadership of a whole academy initiatives.
§ Ability to monitor and evaluate the work of subject leadership at KS3, including direction of the work of subject leaders/KS3 Coordinators in their use of assessment, reporting and recording in order to raise standards of achievement.
§ An ability to analyse and evaluate assessment and data.
§ An understanding of best practice and experience of planning effective curriculum programmes to improve personal development, FBV, SMSC, pupil wellbeing and mental health.
§ The ability to motivate, inspiring confidence in students that they can succeed and achieve their personal best.
§ An ability to manage conflict and think creatively to solve problems.
§ A deep knowledge and clear understanding of educational legislation, innovation and developments.
§ An ability to use the full range of leadership skills and qualities including emotional intelligence as appropriate to the situation.
§ A personal commitment to inclusion and diversity to ensure the maximum benefits for students and staff.
§ An enthusiastic leader, committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all students.
§ Someone who can provide clear direction and shared purpose for all students, staff and stakeholders.
§ A strong commitment to personal development for all staff including yourself.
You will also need to be:
§ Supportive of the Academy’s ethos and values at all times both within the Academy and the wider community.
§ Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development initiatives and strategies, promoting whole academy improvement.
§ An excellent communicator who is at ease with all stakeholders but particularly students and parents.
§ Able to demonstrate an ability to be resilient and determined whilst also providing support, demonstrating empathy when dealing with staff in a sensitive and considerate manner.
Crofton Academy joined Castleford Academy Trust in 2020 and has since been on a rapid improvement journey supported by the leaders of the ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rated Castleford Academy. Since joining the Trust leaders and staff have ambitiously worked towards improving the quality of education for pupils at the Academy and have responded positively to change. Extra capacity within the senior leadership team has been secured and the school improvement plan has been sharply focused on the right priorities. At the last monitoring visit, Ofsted commented “Steps have been taken to improve behaviour and attendance and to develop the quality of the curriculum”, therefore this is a very exciting time to join us in our journey to becoming an outstanding provider.
We are able to offer staff a secure, supportive environment with continuous professional development. If you have the vision and drive for excellence and want to join an Academy where relationships for learning are fundamental to their continued success we would be delighted to hear from you.
The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Headteacher: Mr Peter Walker.
All relevant academy information, job description, and application forms can be downloaded from the academy website at http://www.castlefordacademytrust.com/vacancies/. For further enquiries, please contact Kim Hinchcliffe, at recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk.
The closing date for fully completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 12th October 2022.
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.
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About Crofton Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1038 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Crofton Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01924862985
Crofton Academy, is a co-educational secondary academy for pupils 11 to 16. Situated just outside Wakefield in the sought after village of Crofton we are popular locally and beyond our catchment area. Crofton Academy is part of the Castleford Academy Trust, working together as a partnership by sharing our practices and resources to help deliver the very best education for the communities we serve.
Arranging a visit to Crofton Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk.
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