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Deputy Head Teacher

Stimpson Avenue Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4LR

This job expired on 4 May 2021 – see similar jobs

Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
4 May 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 April 2021

Job details

Job role: Headteacher
Deputy headteacher
Assistant headteacher
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Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Spine L3-L6

Deputy Head Teacher job summary

Role – Deputy Head Teacher
Permanent
Pay Scale - L3-L6
Start date – September 2021
Closing date – 4th May 2021

Do you have what it takes to support the Executive Head and Head of School to bring our shared vision to life?
Stimpson Avenue Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled leader and teacher to join the Senior Leadership Team. The right candidate for this deputy headship will need to have previous leadership experience in a primary school and be aspirational in their leadership approach.
If you:
• can inspire and motivate our learners, making learning fun and challenging
• are resilient, flexible, committed and dedicated to working with a diverse group of pupils
• share the values and ethos of the Academy Trust
…then Stimpson Avenue is the perfect school for you to progress your career.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Support the Head of school in delivery of the strategic school vision, for all members of the school community
• Be an enthusiastic leader who has a visible presence around the school.
• Lead the school in the absence of the Head of School. This will include undertaking a range of leadership and management roles and responsibilities as agreed by the Head of School.
• Deputise for the head of school, as required and support the Head of School in managing staff and resources.
• Inspire and motivate all staff.
• Work closely with phase and subject leaders to enrich and improve curriculum planning across all subjects and year groups, monitoring internal data to maximise pupil outcomes.
• Have a full understanding of all processes involving children in care, child protection and safeguarding and be committed to working in partnership.
• Take an active role in promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all of our pupils.
• Have an innovative and creative approach.
• Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning and the professional development of staff.
• Have high expectations which motivate, support and challenge teachers and pupils alike.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be able to work in partnership with our families to improve the life chances of the pupils in our care.

As part of the Stimpson team, you will:
• Join an innovative learning community with ambitious practices.
• Be supported to become the best that you can be.
• Join leaders who welcome the aspirations of all staff and support them through their career journey.
• Be provided with opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust, to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships.

Stimpson Avenue is a friendly, diverse school in the heart of Northampton. It offers excellent learning and enrichment opportunities for pupils aged 4 to 11.
We currently have over 400 pupils on roll. The pupils relish their learning and are proud of their school and their achievements. Our staff team is committed to supporting and developing the welfare and growth of both pupils and colleagues. successful candidate will be committed to our values and encourage our hard-working, polite pupils to achieve and behave at the very highest levels, preparing them for transition into secondary school and beyond. As part of your role as Deputy Headteacher, you will have a 1 day per week teaching commitment.
We are part of the East Midlands Academy Trust (EMAT) which provides effective support for staff and pupils. EMAT was incorporated in July 2012 for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, managing and developing academies and free schools as world class centres of excellence. EMAT’s vision is that every child deserves to be the best they can be with schools that are centres of excellence for leadership, teaching and learning and where pupils are safe and engaged in their learning. Stimpson Avenue continues to make an important, and at times, compelling, contribution to the Trust.
By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.
These include:
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• Dedicated support from our school improvement team
• Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools
• A Trust employee forum with representatives from across the organisation
• A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Childcare vouchers scheme
• A corporate eye care plan

To apply for this role please click the following link

https://mynewterm.com/school/Stimpson-Avenue-Academy/140628/EDV-2021-SAA-50107/Deputy-Head-Teacher

For more information about these positions please contact Lorna Stockwell on 07500 559281 or email recruitment@emat.uk

Closing date for application 4th May 2021

EMAT reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

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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