26 Days Remaining
Job Reference #: EDV/2024/CTS/90212
Location: Cottingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1TD
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full-Time
Salary: Monthly MPS/UPS + TLR
Closing Date: 12:00pm, 7th May 2025
Start Date: September 2025
Positions Available: 1
Interview Date(s): TBC
About This Role
About Corby Technical School and the Assistant Lead - Sixth Form role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Corby Technical School as Assistant Lead for Sixth Form. This position is a key appointment in the school, and the successful candidate will support the Associate Assistant Principal with responsibility for Sixth Form in developing and promoting our Sixth Form provision and ensuring it continues to be a centre of excellence. We offer an exceptional working and learning environment where students are placed at the heart of the learning experience. Corby Technical School is a fast-paced environment with all the exciting challenges and opportunities you would expect to find in a fully comprehensive school, and with this role comes the potential to be a part of our aspirational and driven team.
We are seeking an excellent and experienced classroom practitioner (we will consider applicants from any subject specialism) who has the ability to inspire students as well as other staff. The post holder will support the day-to-day running of the sixth form, the academic progress and pastoral welfare of the sixth form students and the operation of the sixth form area. We are seeking someone with proven experience and who possesses excellent interpersonal skills. As our sixth form provision is now established, we are looking for someone with the drive and ambition to influence and shape the sixth form over the next few years to further develop the provision in line with our ethos. Our aim to improve life chances by producing the ‘most employable students in Corby’ infiltrates all that we do across the school, with a strong career programme from year seven through to thirteen. You will have the opportunity to work alongside our Associate Assistant Principal and Careers adviser to ensure that all sixth form students have a clear plan for their future, and aspirations to achieve to their best potential.
At Corby Technical School, we believe in open and transparent leadership. We encourage our leaders to lead by example, be professional ambassadors for the school, and contribute positively, upholding the school values. Leaders at Corby Technical School are always flexible in their work, responding to the needs of the school, and are motivated to ensure that an exceptional education is provided for our young people. We are seeking to appoint a leader with high aspirations for staff and students alike, who models professionalism in every aspect of their work.
At Corby Technical School We Are Motivated By
* Supporting our students to become the most employable students they can be and promoting lifelong learning.
* Providing our students with an ambitious and balanced curriculum, teaching core knowledge to secure foundations to enable excellent progress.
* Enhancing learning by providing opportunities for students to develop their character and cultural awareness.
* Teaching the core British values, encouraging students to become moral and confident contributors to society.
* Inspiring students to be resilient and motivated learners.
The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you:
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
* One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave.
* Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
* Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.
* A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust schools.
* Payment of professional subscription/membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
* Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
* Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP.
* Car Lease scheme via Tusker.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development.
* Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations.
Be the difference – At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you.
About Brooke Weston Trust
Our Trust was formed more than 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people. Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people. We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub. To find out more about working with us at Corby Technical School please visit our Work with Us page on the school website.
How To Apply
Please apply via the link below.
Safer Recruitment
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and Google.
A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection
The Trust’s position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 5th May 2025 – 12.00pm
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Contact Details
Sarah Smith
01536 213100
sarah.smith@corbytechnicalschool.org
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