Salary:
Leadership pay scale 11–15 (£63,815 – £70,293), dependent on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
April 2025
Apply by:
3 February 2025
Job overview
Discover what we can offer you
Would you like to work nine days but be paid for ten? We understand the pressures that working in education can place on individuals and are always looking for ways to improve working conditions and offer our staff incentives that are not always available in education.
Feedback from our current staff is unsurprisingly positive! The thought of coming back after a break was less overwhelming and staff say they feel more relaxed, recharged and ready for whatever the next nine working days bring! Plus they save on travelling time and expense and have a little more flexibility.
Could this make the difference you need?
Add to this a significant investment in your professional development and the possibility of onsite accommodation if you need to relocate, plus facilities that are second to none, including an excellent canteen, gym and coffee shop.
Does Highcrest sound like the school for you?
If you relish the satisfaction of transforming futures and helping our students overcome obstacles to experience life to the full, please read on…
Take your career to the next level
As the only all ability academy in Buckinghamshire, we do whatever it takes to tackle disadvantage and provide an outstanding education to everyone. Our innovative curriculum is as diverse as our student community and is purpose-designed to release the potential of academic high-flyers and those with SEN alike. You can join us as you take your career to the next level.
Explore the opportunity
We are looking for a dedicated, inspirational and compassionate leader who will:
1. Contribute to the vision and strategic direction of the academy to ensure whole school improvement
2. Take a strategic lead in the development of all aspects of our comprehensive inclusion strategy (Most Able, PP, EAL and SEND), ensuring that robust systems help students of all abilities secure improvements that are comparable with national standards.
3. Strategic leadership and development of our Pupil Premium strategy
4. Monitor and evaluate the progress and attainment of these different student groups to help identify barriers to learning and participation, and implement prompt, regular, personalised and challenging interventions to close gaps in learning and secure improvement.
5. Work collaboratively with alternative provision providers and other external agencies to support identified students.
6. Line manage our Challenge coordinator, EAL coordinator and SENDCo ensuring effective support and interventions are in place to help students of all abilities achieve their unique and ultimate ambitions.
7. Inspire our community of young people to achieve beyond their expectations, whatever their ability, to become active participants in society and responsible citizens with a strong moral purpose
The specific details of this role can be tailored to suit the successful candidate’s skill set.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic leader to shape the future of inclusion in our supportive and forward-thinking academy. If you are passionate about equality, diversity, and the success of all students, please complete our online application form via the apply button.
We welcome visits from prospective candidates by prior appointment, at any point in advance of the interview day. To arrange a visit, please contact the Principal’s Personal Assistant via 01494 529866.
Closing date: Midnight on 3 February 2025.
Interview date: Friday 7 February 2025.
The Highcrest Academy is fully committed to safeguarding children (polices on web). All members of staff are in a "regulated" role under the Vetting & Barring Scheme and have to be DBS cleared prior to employment.
About The Highcrest Academy
* The Highcrest Academy
* Hatters Lane, High Wycombe
* Buckinghamshire
* HP13 7NQ
* United Kingdom
The Highcrest Academy is a vibrant, happy school in which every student is given the opportunity to develop their talents and to flourish as individuals. We are relentless in our pursuit of building a cohesive culture and curriculum that matches the varied needs of our students.
Our motto, ‘Aspire and Achieve’ is central to our philosophy. We are committed to making sure that every student makes outstanding progress and succeeds both academically and in terms of their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Indeed, we value a strong work ethic and aim to develop, sometimes hidden or unsuspected talent, into fruition.
At Highcrest, we are committed to setting high expectations for the conduct of our pupils and believe it is crucial for there to be an established culture in which all are able to excel. We want all the children who come to the academy to enjoy their learning and to become thoughtful, articulate, confident and responsible members of society.
Our personalised curriculum is enhanced by numerous extra-curricular opportunities, community and business projects, national and international competitions and a thriving House System. This encourages staff and students of all ages to work together.
The Highcrest Academy is the only all-ability academy in Buckinghamshire and is a culturally diverse, over-subscribed school, making it a fantastic place to teach. There are approximately 1000 students on roll, including Sixth Form. We know from pupil surveys that students are proud of our school and, when parents have been surveyed, the level of parent satisfaction has also been exceptionally high.
We are very aware that The Highcrest Academy is part of a community and we work hard to instil a sense of local and global responsibility. This means that students take part in many activities which enhance the local community, and have a real understanding of their role in improving the work community.
Our mission is to create a positive, secure and happy learning environment where all students experience success, friendship, respect and self-worth; where students value and celebrate the diverse talents and cultural heritage of all, and achieve their full potential in becoming responsible citizens, respecting the rights of others and contributing to our society.
To find out more, watch our promotional video by clicking HERE.
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