Establishment: East Midlands Academy Trust Location: Northampton International Academy Salary: 63815.00 - 70293.00 Department: Post 16/Sixth Form (MAT) Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 06/02/2025 17:00 Interview Date: Monday 10/02 Tuesday 11/02 Start Date: June 2025
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 27.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Leadership Group | L11 - L15
The Role
Your career #EMATters! We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Head Teacher - Head of Sixth Form who thinks beyond the classroom. We are an organisation that recognises and values its diverse workforce. Join us at EMAT to be part of a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and impact.
About EMAT
EMAT is an exciting, innovative, and growing organisation where we strive to do things differently, aligned with our core values and purpose: that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated in July 2012 to establish, maintain, manage, and develop academies and free schools as world-class centres of excellence. We are a collaborative partnership that currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle, and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.
These include:
* Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
* Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools.
* A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
* Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
* Flu jabs for all staff.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including an online GP.
* Access to an employee lifestyle savings platform.
* Generous family leave.
About the School
Please read our most recent Ofsted report which we were rated good in 5/6 individual categories: Ofsted
Northampton International Academy is a local school with a global vision and this is at the very core of our curriculum offer. Every school in the East Midlands Academy Trust (EMAT) is committed to providing the highest standard of education so that all children are supported to be the best that they can be. This will be achieved by the delivery of a well-planned and highly effective curriculum which is driven by our values. We believe in the transformational power of education. Transformation is in the very fabric of our building, having been transformed from the derelict and disused Royal Mail sorting office into a state-of-the-art educational facility.
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, with key stage 3 learners accessing the specialist facilities on a rotational basis. In addition to our subject-based curriculum, our character education has been introduced throughout our all-through school as its DNA from reception through to Year 13. This character curriculum helps to prepare children for future learning and their adult lives. Focusing on the characteristics of Responsibility, Collaboration, Respect, Care, Excellence and Aspiration, our DNA of NIA complements our subject curriculum and our House system.
General Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Support and advise the Executive Headteacher and assist in the leadership and management of the academy.
2. Undertake any professional duty that may be delegated by the Executive Headteacher.
3. Be a vital channel of communication to the Executive Headteacher, optimising the flow of information.
4. As an active member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), create a culture of achievement and success through personal example and leadership.
5. Maintain an awareness of local, national and global educational issues.
6. Help to build, communicate and implement a shared vision for the academy within and beyond the academy context.
7. Lead and manage change in consultation with the central team and stakeholders.
8. Support and challenge at all levels to promote the ethos of the academy as a learning community.
9. Foster a culture in which excellent outcomes for all pupils and the key components of personalised learning are integral to the work of everyone in the academy.
10. Encourage professional attitudes amongst all staff and promote a positive working environment amongst the staff.
11. Compliance with all trust policies and procedures; statutory reporting and compliance of areas of responsibility, including oversight of relevant areas of the academy’s website.
12. Promote working practices, which do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion, culture, age and disability.
13. Attend appropriate meetings at departmental, whole academy, trust and governor level.
14. Contribute to the constructive links with parents and members of the wider community.
For more information or an informal conversation, please contact hrqueries@emat.uk.
A Note for Recruitment Agencies
We have a team of internal recruiters, and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.
EMAT reserves the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.
EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age.
EMAT encourage a “Speak Up” culture where colleagues are encouraged to raise any concerns relating to risk or wrongdoing. You will be responsible for ensuring that colleagues are supported where necessary to raise concerns without blame or recrimination and should pro-actively raise concerns should they come to your attention.
East Midlands Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
East Midlands Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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