Thank you for your interest in the role of Deputy Headteacher (Culture & Ethos) at Yate Academy.
This leadership position is open to dynamic, inspiring and outstanding leaders who have a proven track record of delivering excellent improvement and achievement. The role requires strategic thinking and an ability to lead from the front whilst offering challenge and support to all.
We are proud members of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character. At Yate Academy we firmly believe in disruption free learning and in fostering an environment where all children are able to learn and all teachers are able to teach. We believe our students deserve the highest expectations and high quality teaching is central to everything we do. As such all staff have dedicated intellectual preparation time as part of their allocated contact time. This deliberately facilitates the sharing of knowledge, best practice and planning.
We also understand the pressures on school staff and the lack of flexible working options in many schools compared to other industries. The academy is currently undergoing a trial year in which every member of staff is allocated one afternoon every two weeks (pro rata) as flexible working time. If you are a diligent professional with high standards who values exceptional student behaviour and a workplace which truly prioritises learning, we want to hear from you.
Main purpose of the role:
The role of the Deputy Head (Culture and Ethos) will cover some or all of the following:
* Leading the development of pastoral care in the Academy by coordinating the approach of different teams including behaviour, attendance and safeguarding.
* To implement and embed structures and systems which underpin and promote effective pastoral care at every level including behaviour and rewards.
* To line manage safeguarding at the school, keeping the Headteacher informed of safeguarding issues.
* Line management of Assistant Headteachers.
* Maintain our upward trend of attendance by leading the attendance team to ensure all students are accounted for.
* Develop the culture and ethos of the school through effective PSHE, enrichment, rewards and celebration.
* Developing and improving the quality of education offered to the students in the school through the promotion of the highest possible standards of education, equality of opportunity, and an environment which is conducive to excellence in learning and teaching.
* Promoting the ethos of the school through participation in the construction and implementation of the school development plan.
* Driving rapid improvements.
Under the direction of the Headteacher, the Deputy Headteacher will:
* Deputise for the Headteacher in their absence.
* Represent and promote the school and GLT to its stakeholders and partners.
* Maintain and develop an effective partnership with parents and carers to support students’
achievements and personal development.
* Create and review an organisational structure which reflects the values of the school and enables
management systems, structures and processes to work effectively in line with legal requirements.
* Produce and implement clear, evidence-based improvement plans and policies for the
development of the school and its facilities.
* Manage the schools financial and human resources effectively and efficiently to achieve the
school’s educational goals.
* Recruit, retain and deploy dedicated and able staff and manage their workload to achieve the vision of the school.
* Collaborate with other agencies to tackle the barriers to learning, to safeguard the health and happiness of every student and to promote positive strategies for challenging prejudice.
* Manage and organise the school environment efficiently and effusively to ensure that it meets the needs of the curriculum and health and safety regulations.
* Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students in the school.
* Proactively develop among all staff the effective professional relationships, the good order and high morale and the understanding of accountability that lead to the best possible student outcomes.
* Create an environment that encourages ideas and contributions from staff and values the achievements of individuals and teams.
* Ensure that the systems for induction, performance management and professional development lead to the maintenance of high standards, to a professional learning culture for all staff and to the identification of the potential for leadership.
* Lead in the recruitment and selection of all staff.
* Lead on identified whole school remits.
* Manage the effective deployment of all staff within the school, recognising issues related to work-life balance.
* Manage the work of the leadership team, promoting autonomy and delegating appropriate tasks and ensuring the support needed for each member’s development is in place.
* Identify emerging talents, coaching current and aspiring leaders in a climate where excellence is the standard, leading to clear succession planning.
* Support the work of the GLT through the strategic deployment of staff where appropriate.
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 7th February 2025.
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.