Deputy Head of Academy (Pastoral)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
24/09/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 11/10/2021 09:00
Salary:
£55,338 - £61,166
Hours per week:
Full-time
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Academies across the Ascent Academies Trust
Further Information
Together we build brighter futures for our young people with special educational needs.
The Ascent Academies’ Trust is a vibrant and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust comprising four special academies, all of which are based in the North East of England. The Executive Team shares a strong, strategic view of all academies in the Trust and work in partnership to share best practice and improve outcomes for all students.
At Ascent, our core values of collaboration, high expectations, equity and respect permeate all that we do. We work within the Ethical Leadership Framework. From the moment a new member of staff arrives in our Trust, we ask them to live these values:
Collaboration
As leaders, we help each other as we are all responsible for children in our Trust. Our Trust is only as strong as its’ weakest academy and therefore we actively support Trust wide improvement and hold one another to account courageously.
Equity
We work to support each other as helping a member of our team is helping ourselves. Equitable, fair treatment of all our colleagues and young people is at the heart of what we do. We make decisions openly and transparently and always in the best interests of our young people.
Respect
We are honest about our motivations. We treat everyone with kindness and respect. We are loyal and have the courage to do the right thing. We are respectful, polite and good tempered at all times. We are genuine in our relationships with staff and families.
Continual Improvement
We have high expectations for ourselves and others. We focus on personal and professional development, knowing that we can always be better and do better. We grow people so that we have the capacity and ability to persevere with even the hardest work.
Post: Deputy Head of Academy (Pastoral)
Scale: L12 – L16
Location: Academies across the Ascent Academies Trust
The Board of Trustees are looking to appoint an excellent, experienced leader to support improvement in our academies. The successful candidate will be an experienced leader in the field of special education, possess a sound understanding of SEND legislation and have the ability to engage and motivate others towards a clear vision. The successful applicant will have strategic direction and leadership of a key area within the academy in which they are placed. Additionally, the Deputy Head of Academy will make a major contribution to strategic developments across the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, positive and ambitious leadership team.
For an informal discussion about these posts please contact Carolyn Morgan, Chief Executive on Tel: 07717 494437
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Closing Date: Monday 11th October at 9.00am
Interview Date: Tuesday 19th October 2021
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people with Special Needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.