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  • Start date details

    September 2023

  • Closing date

    22 May 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    28 April 2023

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time: 36 hours

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L18 - L22

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an exceptional candidate as Deputy Headteacher who shares our values and has the right vision and ethos to join us on our journey to becoming a truly outstanding school. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a school and be part of a growing Trust with a genuine commitment to partnership and equal opportunity.

We are seeking an inspiring leader with a track record of improving standards, who is committed to the Trust’s values and the impact this can have on every student’s individual performance inside the classroom and beyond.

You will be an innovative and proactive leader, who will build on the reputation of Washington Academy and work in partnership with the Headteacher, the leadership team and our school community, you will provide the strategic leadership for the high expectations for behaviour and attitudes at Washington Academy.

At Washington Academy we are committed to each individual, recognising their uniqueness and individual potential. We are backed by a Trust that exists to give young people an entitlement to the best education possible.

We are looking for someone who believes in our vision and can contribute to taking Washington to the next level for our students by delivering an amazing personal development programme and supporting our students to make positive choices. Is this you?

What the school offers its staff

Washington Academy endeavours to offer the best learning experiences to all its students through a truly diverse curriculum which caters for the needs of all. The academyopened new state of the art buildings in 2009 and endeavours to ensure all our young people enjoy their lessons in an inspiring learning environment.

Students, parents, carers, staff, and governors are proud of recent achievements here and, as well as helping students achieve the results, they need to follow chosen career paths, has a huge and varied programme of activities and extra-curricular opportunities on offer.

Washington Academy is fully committed to each individual in our academy, recognising their uniqueness and individual potential. We have high expectations of all students in terms of behaviour and commitment to learning and we work in partnership with families so that we can support individual progress of our students.

Our strong links with partner primary schools ensures smooth transition from primary to secondary school, allowing a strategic approach to raising aspirations and generating further success.

WashingtonAcademy is a place where all members of its community feel welcome, safe and experience a sense of belonging. We believe that only where this exists can learning and personal development progress successfully. WashingtonAcademy is seeking to develop the whole person.

Further details about the role

If it sounds like you and you would like to work for an innovative and collaborative Trust, and you want to learn more about this unique opportunity and Consilium Academies, please visit: www.joinconsilium.co.uk

For an informal and confidential conversation please contact Liz Hayden on 07706333575 or liz@satiseducation.co.uk

The successful candidate will present the best possible example of professional standards to colleagues.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 22nd May 2023.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 25th May 2023.

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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 Washington Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
660 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Phone number
07706333575

Arranging a visit to Washington Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Liz@satiseducation.co.uk.

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