BURY CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL
ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER – PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FACULTY LEAD FOR ART & TECHNOLOGY
L8 – L12 (£59,167 - £65,286)
1.0 FTE
PERMANENT CONTRACT
REQUIRED 1st SEPTEMBER 2025
Bury Church of England High School, with its long and distinguished history, is proud to be a part of the Bishop Fraser Trust family of Schools, which provides a great opportunity to work closely with other Trust schools, sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress. At Bury Church, we are creating a true centre of excellence where every child and member of staff is valued and encouraged to "let their light shine", which was recognised in our recent SIAMS inspection. We are a school with a rich history which has served Bury for more than 250 years and which remains at the heart of the community. We are also a very forward-thinking school with high aspirations for all. We are not complacent and constantly aim to improve all aspects of our work.
We are also fully committed to staff development, with over 60 hours CPD and development annually, as well as our own leadership development programmes.
Our students deserve the very best, if you believe so too, come and look around!
WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:
* Will model and drive the values and vision of the school.
* Can inspire, challenge and support others to enable them to be the best they can be
* Will drive the school’s vision and expectations to have a significant impact on students’ life chances sharing our ethos that ‘no child is left behind’.
* Is outstanding leader, teacher and role model for all.
* Has a proven track record of leadership at middle or senior level.
* Nurtures a culture of professional development.
* Has the ability to project presence and articulate our vision to all members of the school community.
* Demonstrates high level inter-personal skills to work successfully with a wide range of audiences.
* Shows a commitment to modelling the highest professional standards and the ability to teach outstanding lessons.
* Has experience of change management to secure improved academic standards.
* Is committed to equality of opportunity and inclusive education.
* Has the energy, enthusiasm, personal warmth and humour to remain resilient and deliver the above.
YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:
* To be the strategic lead for the school’s personal development provision.
* To be the Faculty Lead for Art and Technology
* To line manage Performing Arts
IN RETURN, WE OFFER:
* Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
* Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager.
* Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
* Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
* Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
* Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews.
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years.
* A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare
* 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare
* Fantastic facilities
* A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
For more information visit our website – or
contact our Business Operations Team on 0161 797 6236 or by emailing hr@burychurch.bury.sch.uk.
To apply please complete the application form via the link
Please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.
We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.
The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 25th April 2025 at 9.00am
INTERVIEWS: w/c 28TH April 2025