Establishment: Witton Park Academy Location: Blackburn Salary: £94332.00 Department: Deputy Headteacher Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Closing Date: 07/04/2025 09:00 Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: Leadership | L27 Scale Point: L27
The Role
Role: Senior Deputy Headteacher
Salary: Leadership Pay Range, L27, currently £94,332 FTE salary per annum
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Witton Park Academy, Blackburn
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Interview date: To be confirmed
At Witton Park Academy we firmly believe that every student, regardless of their background deserves an excellent education and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. This vision guides us in creating an environment where every pupil can thrive.
To be considered for this role, you must have the following essential qualifications, experience, skills, and qualities:
* Extensive experience in education
* Proven track record of successful senior leadership roles within a secondary school setting
* Strong understanding of school improvement strategies
* Deep knowledge of evidence-based practices, data-driven decision making, and effective interventions to raise student achievement
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to build strong relationships with school leaders, staff, and stakeholders, providing constructive feedback with sensitivity and respect
* Analytical skills
* Proficiency in data analysis, interpreting complex information, and using data to inform improvement strategies
The following qualifications, experience, skills, and qualities are desirable:
* Experience working in a multi-academy trust
* Experience working in a school with a diverse student body
* Understanding of the local community and its needs
* Experience working with external partners for improvements
In addition to the above, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to the values of both Witton Park Academy and the AtC Trust. The appointment is subject to the current conditions of employment of Leaders contained in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions document and other current educational and employment legislation including that of the Department for Education, and the terms of the Achievement through Collaboration Trust contract of employment.
We look forward to your application, we look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!
If you would like to enquire about the role please contact: Martin Knowles, Headteacher at mknowles@wittonpark.org.uk.
About the School
We are extremely proud of our school; the achievements of our pupils, the expertise, the dedication of our staff, our outstanding facilities and our reputation as a centre of excellence. Our ultra-modern school buildings allow our pupils to flourish in facilities for learning that truly does enable us to trail blaze innovative learning.
Safeguarding Information
AtC Trust and its Schools are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent/unfiltered criminal convictions.
Achievement Through Collaboration 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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