The Aspire Federation Based at: Oakfield High School & College Long Lane Hindley Wigan WN2 4XA Leadership Pay Scale L15 L19 Full Time 1 x Temporary until August 2025 1 x Permanent Please indicate on you application form if you are applying for the permanent post, interim post or both. Required as soon as possible Aiming High Reaching All The Aspire Federation Aspire is a dynamic and flourishing organisation. Everyone including parents, learners, staff and governors are an important part of our community team where views are encouraged and valued. We are two outstanding schools and are proud of our exceptional success and numerous achievements. At Aspire we are committed to Aiming High, Reaching All. What is it like to work at Aspire? At Aspire you will find: A highly professional and driven staff team who support each other. Extensive and high-quality professional development opportunities with a focus upon coaching and mentoring. Real opportunities to thrive and grow. A genuine and bespoke staff wellbeing programme based on our wellbeing charter. A quality environment with high performing staff and learners whose key focus is teaching, learning and professional development. A can do ethos. Strong and caring relationships which are the foundation of everything we do. What are we looking for? At Aspire we welcome applications from people who show: Enthusiasm, commitment and resilience An understanding and application of outstanding classroom practice. A desire and drive that inspires and motivates our young people and colleagues who are able to develop positive relationships. A desire to work as part of a high performing team. A voice and contributes to making our schools the outstanding places they are. A strong knowledge of child development and play/explorative based learning. Landgate School Landgate is a school for learners aged 4-19 with Autism and/or communication and interaction conditions. We are a small school with huge impact, dedicated to improving outcomes for learners and their families in the Wigan borough and beyond. We demonstrate extraordinary dedication, outward thinking and inspirational teaching, learning and sensory practice. At Landgate, our mission is Bringing Learning to Life through readiness and engagement for learning and targeted, purposeful and innovative learning opportunities. Our learners are encouraged to become confident, happy, independent young adults and valued members of the wider community. Oakfield High School and College Oakfield is a School and College for learners aged 11-19 years with complex learning needs. We are extremely proud of our school, the achievements of our learners, the expertise, dedication and commitment of our staff, our amazing environment and our reputation for providing an exceptional education to learners in our school and beyond. Learning today for our tomorrow encapsulates our deep commitment to raising achievement and future aspirations. Our inspirational learning climate focuses on the whole young person. We have an unshakable belief that every learner has the potential to succeed, achieve, fulfil their dreams and make a valuable contribution to society. The Role We are in an exciting position and looking to appoint dynamic and innovative Deputy Heads to join our highly successful team 1 Permanent, 1 Temp until Aug 25 Please indicate on your application form which post you are applying for: perm, temp or both. Successful candidates will: Lead by example, provide inspiration, motivation, vision and purpose in line with the aims of Oakfield School and College and The Aspire Federation. Support the Head of School in ensuring that all those involved in the school are committed to its aims and are accountable in meeting objectives and targets which secure the educational success of Oakfield School and College and The Aspire Federation. Lead on the day-to-day management within school and college, including the effective deployment of staff and physical resources. At the Aspire Federation, we offer a targeted and comprehensive Professional Development Programme for all our staff, providing equal opportunities for all. Please be advised that although initially based at Oakfield High School the post holder may have the unique and exciting opportunity to work across all of the Federated Sites. Application forms and further details are available online. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Interview date: Tuesday 10 th December 2024 This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus Child and Adult barred list check The employer is committed to safeguarding To view the details relating to this position please click the links below: