Assistant Headteacher – Raising Standards
Are you an experienced teacher with a desire to raise standards and are ready for that next step in your career?
We are looking for an energetic and dynamic Assistant Headteacher who will work with the Headteacher to provide inspirational leadership at Idsall School, part of the Marches Multi Academy Trust, ensuring that our students and staff achieve, succeed and thrive. In particular, to develop and manage curriculum, teaching and learning policies and ensure all students meet their potential and trends and gaps are closing.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for someone with the relevant skills and knowledge to join our forward-thinking academy at an exciting time, as we continue our journey.
If you would like to play a major strategic role in raising standards across the school, this is the role for you.
Come and join our team at Idsall School – an oversubscribed 11-18 rural school at an exciting stage of its development.
L10 – L16
1.0 FTE
Permanent
Required April 2025
To be successful you will need to:
· Be an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious leader with a successful track record at secondary level
· Be a motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations
· Be confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the school
· Be able to develop every student to reach their full potential, regardless o9f any circumstance
· Be approachable and keen to work with staff across the school and the wider community to ensure wide success
· Be able to lead on initiatives and contribute to the further improvement of our school
· Be excited about teaching, shaping and developing the timetable, ensuring progress is measured, monitored and secures successful outcomes and experiences for all students
Why this role above others?
This is a rare leadership opportunity within our Trust to join us in shaping our future curriculum offer and enhancing the use of data and monitoring to drive the school forward on our journey to outstanding.
This role is vital to the continued development of our rapidly growing and remarkable school.
As part of the Marches Academy Trust our leaders have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of schools.
We offer:
· A varied day with different experiences and challenges.
* Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway.
* Career development opportunities including funded NPQ qualifications.
* An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents and governors.
* A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all
* Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support.
The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.
Further details about this vacancy and an application form are available on the school website. (Please note we do not accept CV’s).
If you have any other queries please email, Mrs L Pinchin, PA to the Headteacher on admin@ids.mmat.co.uk
Closing date for applications is midday on Friday 7th February 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.