We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic leader to join our School from September 2025. Following the opening of a third site in September 2020, Robert Clack School is continuing to expand. We have an established Senior Leadership Team and are looking to welcome a new member to strategically and operationally lead on raising attainment at one of our three school sites.
Your role will be to focus on the students, often at the end of a key stage, who are struggling to make progress and who need additional help to achieve the outcomes they need and want. These students can be of any ability and can change throughout the year. You will need to have a laser-sharp focus on these students and ensure that they achieve the best outcomes that they can. You will report to the Head of School (site) and the Assistant Headteacher (Progress Lead).
Our School prides itself on teamwork and achievement. Candidates must have significant curriculum and/or pastoral leadership experience, as well as experience of teaching at Key stages 3 to 4. You must demonstrate a commitment to delivering high quality teaching and learning, whilst promoting and striving for outstanding progress and attainment for all.
You must possess the following:
• a record of good and/or outstanding teaching and of securing high levels of pupil progress;
• successful experience and good subject knowledge, preferably at all Key Stages;
• current or previous pastoral experience;
• knowledge of effective strategies for achieving high standards of discipline at whole school level to secure excellent academic progress;
• a commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, governors and outside agencies;
• experience of the strategies available for improving the teaching and learning, attainment and progress of pupils at all levels of ability and development stages;
• Experience of successful leadership and motivation of other members of staff;
• Experience of being a middle leader;
• Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Qualified Teacher Status;
Robert Clack School of Science is one of the most successful schools in the UK and is soon to become one of the largest schools in the UK.
Reasons to join us:-
Our Pupils : The exemplary behaviour of our pupils is always commented upon by visitors to our school. Our pastoral system is second to none, reinforcing the values and ethos of the school. Pupils understand the importance of mutual respect, compassion for others, discipline, hard work, high expectations, and aspirations.
Success: We are hugely oversubscribed with a large Sixth Form. Through our provision of a broad and balanced curriculum, and an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities, our pupils achieve excellent academic, social and cultural outcomes, despite living in an area of significant disadvantage. At the end of Year 13, our pupils go on to top University destinations, including Oxford and Cambridge. Many have progressed to employment via apprenticeships or in a variety of industries.
Working Conditions: Our pupils need the best quality teachers in the classroom and we support our teachers through enhanced PPA time, minimal bureaucracy, supportive departments, pastoral teams and the leadership team.
Professional Advancement: We believe in training, developing and supporting teachers and support staff. Many of our teachers trained at Robert Clack; a number are former pupils of the school, including the Headteacher. We have a Silver award for our CPD from the Teacher’s Development Trust, Investors in People Bronze award and the one time that we entered the Sunday Times Best Public Sector Company we were ranked first for Leadership, My Company and Personal Growth. If you are ambitious, motivated and above all an excellent teacher, there are plenty of opportunities for you to develop at Robert Clack School.
HOW TO APPLY:
To view more information about Robert Clack School, please take a look at the school website. If you would like to apply for this position please refer to the, Person Specification and download the application form which is available with the TES. Please submit your completed application form via the TES or to: cziregbe@robertclack.co.uk
CVs only will not be accepted. They will only be accepted if accompanied by a completed application form.
REQUIRED FOR: September 2025.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Rolling until 8am on Monday 3 March 2025.
INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD: To be confirmed.
Robert Clack School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo identity checks, checks with past employers, online internet search and an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.