The Ascent Academies’ Trust is a vibrant and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust comprising five special academies, based across the North East and North Yorkshire. Our leaders share 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 high expectations, collaboration, continual improvement, 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:
High Expectations
We have high expectations of ourselves and our young people and celebrate our achievements.
Collaboration
As leaders, we help each other as we are all responsible for all the 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.
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.
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
The Board of Trustees are looking to appoint an excellent, experienced leader to lead our successful and well-reputed school. 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 responsibility for a significant aspect of whole academy outcomes for Teaching, Learning and Assessment. They will also deputise for the Head of Academy. In addition, 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 Trust leadership team.
What we can offer you:
* An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals who love what they do
* Excellent career development opportunities
* Comprehensive induction programme
* Opportunity to work in settings which value multi-disciplinary ways of working
* An exciting and extensive commitment to high quality professional development, identified through a coaching and personal goal setting approach
* A comprehensive wellbeing and support package for staff that includes access to an employee assistance programme offering a range of support
* An opportunity to make a difference every day with the most wonderful children and young people.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Rachel Hargreaves, Chief Executive on Tel: 07740349127 - Visits to the Academy welcome.
Closing Date: Monday 24th March 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews: Tuesday 29th April 2025
To apply for this post please follow the link below, then click on 'Apply Now' and login to/ create your NEJobs Account. The and Person Specification for the post can be viewed in the Supporting Documents section of this advert.
Please note that we are not able to use the TES application forms and all candidates will be re-directed to the link below to submit their application.
Please note – if you are shortlisted, you will be subject to an online search. This is not part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.
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.