10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    29 November 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    7 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday 32.5 hours a week Term time only

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

56,316 to 62,202

Pay scale

L6 to L10

What skills and experience we're looking for

he Elland Academy are looking to appoint an Assistant Principal to join our academy in January 2025 on a full time, permanent basis.

As an Assistant Principal, you will be part of the Senior Leadership Team of the academy, working within the ‘Deeps’ as assigned by the Principal. You will proactively support the Principal / Vice Principal / AAB members to ensure that the leadership and management of the academy runs at the most effective level possible.

(a) Ensuring the academy achieves the objectives / targets set out in the Academy Development Plan (ADP).

(b) Delivering the academy goals in relation to its community links.

(c) Embedding all elements of the ‘Deeps’ within the day-to-day workings of the academy.

(d) Supporting the activity of the academy as a member of Delta Academies Trust.

(e) Constantly promoting the personal development of all staff and taking part in the work of the academy to achieve this.

(f) Participating in development, management activities and research.

(g) Contributing to the initiation and development of innovatory practice.

(h) Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of academy activity.

What the school offers its staff

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing:

  • Membership to either theTeachers’ Pension Schemeorthe Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
  • Access to anextensivediscounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:

  • 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
  • Gym & fitness discounts
  • Cycle to Workscheme*
  • Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:

  • Access to an industry leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
  • Menopause Support Service
  • TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

Commitment to safeguarding

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About The Elland Academy

School type
Free School, ages 3 to 19
School size
6 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 19
Phone number
0113 2127020

The Elland Academy is an Alternative Provision Free School catering for schools and academies across Leeds, Wakefield and Kirklees. At the Elland, the child is at the centre of everything we do. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that supports the various needs of the learners that come to us. Our learning is highly personalised to match student needs and is supported by a specialist team of staff to cater for learners aged 4-19 years. Our academy is a welcoming, safe and caring environment that successfully nurtures the needs of every member of its community. We aim to support our students to feel valued and enabled to make positive choices regarding their learning and interactions with others. We are driven by our values of respect for all, high aspirations and providing positive experiences to ensure success for all our young people and to transition them into life as responsible members of society. At the Elland, we believe all students can achieve.

Arranging a visit to The Elland Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email barrattn@ellandacademy.org.uk.

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