Assistant Headteacher – Science/Primary/BTEC
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy, Penzance, TR18 3NXThis job expired on 21 September 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
21 September 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 September 2023
Job details
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- View all Sciencejobs
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Mon - Fri Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £44,305 - £46,548
Pay scale
- L1 – L3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an outstanding, dynamic Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Science/Primary/BTEC, although not necessary to be science first subject - can be a primary teacher - BTEC science possible. Our ideal candidate will have excellent teamwork and communication skills, boundless patience and resilience and the ability and enthusiasm to make a difference with pupils who have a range of SEND needs.
We are looking for someone who embodies Wave Trust's values; someone who has diverse experience, as well as a passion for working with young people with additional needs.
The successful candidate will work supportively with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team in; ensuring high quality teaching and learning and leading staff. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to lead strategically on key areas in our drive for continuous improvement and we are looking for applicants who have a proven record of accomplishment of success, have a positive approach and are determined to make a difference to the lives of our young people.
You will not work alone. Wave Multi Academy Trust works as a collegiate team across the Southwest and as a result, there is the opportunity to work with peers in internal professional networks as well as benefit from a supportive Executive Team who are highly committed and dedicated to success.
For a full list of duties, please see the job description.
What the school offers its staff
- Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Counselling
- Occupational Health Services
- Professional Development & Training
- Salary depending on experience
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Free Will Writing Benefit
- Health & Wellbeing Champion
- Company sick pay dependent on service
- Free refreshments in workplaces
Further details about the role
Who We Are
Wave are an established and successful Multi Academy Trust, comprising of Alternative Provision Academies (APAs), Medical Academies (including Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s child and adolescent mental health unit ‘Sowenna’) and 2 Special Academies (including one in pre-opening).
We provide education for vulnerable pupils aged 4 – 19 across Devon, Cornwall and we are expanding to Somerset with our special free school. The Trust has a national reputation for the delivery of outstanding pupil outcomes including enabling pupils to access the most appropriate education setting and transition to employment, training and higher or further education. The Trust educates over 1000 pupils and employs over 350 members of staff.
We Aim To
- Provide a balanced and broad curriculum that promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils and prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
- Give access to the National Curriculum; provide opportunities for external accreditation, and, for those pupils with specific learning difficulties, effective and personalised programmes.
- Ensure all pupils are supported to develop positive attitudes towards themselves and others. Promoting emotional well-being and self-esteem; helping our pupils to recognise their potential and work positively within their community.
- We will respect all pupils and encourage them to become active participants in their own learning, develop confidence, independence, self-esteem and express their needs and desires.
- Seek effective and positive working relationships with pupils’ families, schools and other agencies.
- Enable effective outcomes for our pupils.
Commitment to safeguarding
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About Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 16
- School size
- 14 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@waveedu.org
Penwith Academy is a 40 place mixed sex academy for KS1 – KS4 pupils. We serve the Penwith area that includes some of the most economically disadvantaged areas in Europe.
Arranging a visit to Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@waveedu.org.
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