Deputy Head of Sixth Form
The King Alfred School an Academy, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EE15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
10 February 2025
Closing date
5 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Term Time Only Full time - 37 Hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed Term Contract until 31 July 2025, pending the return of the postholder
Pay scale
- TPLTSS6 £26,572 - £28,539 (actual salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will have;
- You will be passionately committed to inclusive education and be values driven and clear about the moral imperative of school leadership.
- Your organisational skills will be of a high standard and you will therefore have the ability to plan, organise and delegate effectively.
- You will be able to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines whilst still paying close attention to detail.
- You will hold high expectations of yourself and others and be able to build a team around you due to your personable and inspirational approach, and one that seeks to identify motivators for your team.
- You’ll be able to forge lasting and value adding relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and work collectively with the network you have built.
- You’ll need to be a skillful communicator both verbally and in writing and be agile in your approach to different audiences, both on a one to one basis and in public.
What the school offers its staff
As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including -
- The PLaTform- Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
- Healthshield- Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
- Discounted nursery feesfor parents AND grandparentsat our Academy pre schools.
- Contributory pension schemeoffering generous employer contribution rates.
- CPD opportunitiesboth internally & externally.
- A very friendly school communitywith dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
Further details about the role
Fixed Term Contract until 31 July 2025, pending the return of the postholder
Term Time Only
Full time - 37 Hours per week
TPLTSS6 £26,572 - £28,539 (actual salary)
Plus various Company Benefits
The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year 2023) is looking to recruit a Deputy Head of Sixth Form to work at The King Alfred School - An Academy in Highbridge - rated 'Good' by Ofsted November 2022.
We are looking for an innovative, passionate and hardworking person to support the Head of 6th Form in this is a vital role in ensuring that all our 6th form students are supported. This crucial role helps to ensure students are not only successful in their studies, but also develop the skills to become eminently employable members of society. You will be joining a strong, enthusiastic team, focused on providing the best outcomes for our students and our whole school community.
The TKASA Sixth Form team is ambitious and dynamic with their eyes firmly placed on the future. We provide a highly supportive working environment and we are committed to professional development.
We would welcome any potential applicants to visit or telephone the school for an informal discussion about this position. For full details on this vacancy or for more information please contact Mr Radnidge, Head of Sixth Form on the email below;doug.radgnidge@tkasa.theplt.org.uk
At TKASA, we look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership.For support staff at TKASA, we offer a variety of development opportunities - fully funded apprenticeships, cross site working and opportunities to share best practice and experiences across all of our trust schools.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.
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About The King Alfred School an Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1336 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@theplt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01934 529357
The King Alfred School – an academy and part of the Priory Learning Trust is a thriving 11-18 mixed comprehensive with 1217 students on roll serving the towns of Burnham on Sea and Highbridge.
Arranging a visit to The King Alfred School an Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@theplt.org.uk.
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