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Post-16: Recruitment & Transition Lead
Reference: FEB20259395
Expiry date: 08:00, Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Location: Ilkley
Benefits: Pension scheme, comprehensive employee benefits scheme including access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme, access to free on-site parking
POST-16: RECRUITMENT AND TRANSITION LEAD
*Starting point will be determined by current salary and relevant experience
Join a leading school which prides itself on the high quality of education, enrichment and care provided to all and is committed to the wellbeing of students and staff.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an experienced and proven middle leader to take on a significant post-16 leadership brief, working as a member of the post-16 leadership team to make a positive difference to our students and to realise our vision to be a world-class school which is at the heart of our community.
The role will add capacity to our post-16 leadership team as post-16 student numbers continue to grow, exceeding 600 from September 2025. It will entail close collaboration with the Assistant Headteacher: Post-16 and other members of the post-16 leadership team and specific responsibilities will include:
1. Planning and implementing the post-16 recruitment strategy and addressing identified recruitment priorities each academic year alongside the AHT: Post-16
2. Ensuring that students make a smooth and successful transition from year 11 into year 12
3. Working alongside the AHT: Post-16 and post-16 colleagues to plan and deliver the successful running of key high-profile events such as Open Evening, Taster Day, Transition Day and Enrolment in August
4. Developing and implementing opportunities to positively market Post-16 and also to celebrate success among the school and in the wider community
5. Working closely with colleagues to ensure students make a smooth transition into year 13 and ensuring maximum retention
6. Oversight of communication and processes relating to inclusion
Applicants should have at least 2 years’ middle leadership experience, proven impact of outstanding achievement in their substantive leadership role and be ready to make a significant, strategic contribution to Post-16.
Flexibility within this time allowance will also be expected by the post holder to enable meetings and events to take place outside of normal working hours as required, e.g. after school or for any major events seen as critical to the role’s success, alongside A-Level results days and GCSE results/enrolment week, as per a normal leadership level contract.
The successful candidate will also have very high expectations and an unwavering commitment to all students maximising their potential through outstanding learning, teaching and support.
We are looking for:
* Successful middle leadership experience of at least 2 years with proven impact
* A proven track record of outstanding secondary school teaching and results, including very high progress levels across the whole ability range and exceptional A level outcomes
* Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work
* Strong post-16 knowledge, skills and experience to command the respect of staff in all contexts
* Excellent organisation skills in order to plan, coordinate and deliver high-profile events
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with a range of stakeholders
* A dedicated and passionate teacher and leader who has resilience and a strong, positive work ethic
* A positive colleague who is inspirational to staff and students and committed to sharing best practice
* A strong commitment to personal development and inclusion
In return for your commitment, we can offer:
* The opportunity to make a real difference
* Students with ‘highly positive attitudes to learning’
* Personalised CPD with a strong commitment to professional growth and developing individual career paths
* A commitment to mobile technologies
* A very calm and orderly school with high expectations and an ethos of trust and care
* A committed and established staff and a supportive leadership team, parents and governors
* Location on the edge of Ilkley Moor in beautiful Wharfedale
* With good transport links to Leeds and Bradford
Closing date for applications: 8am Monday 3rd March 2025
Provisional interview date: Week commencing w/c 3rd or 10th March 2025
Ilkley Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond school. The school adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safe recruitment. All persons employed by the school, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome.
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