Deputy Headteacher

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join our Leadership Team as we prepare for the next phase of our development. We are seeking an individual with ambition and dedication to drive tangible improvements in student outcomes, standards, and educational experiences across all key stages.

Your unique skills and experiences are valued here at Huxlow, and we eagerly anticipate what you can bring to our team. We are flexible and willing to tailor individual responsibilities based on your strengths and background.

Furthermore, we are committed to fostering the growth and development of our staff. Training and development opportunities will be readily available, and we actively encourage further study. The Trust is dedicated to supporting staff in obtaining relevant qualifications to enhance their professional journey

If you’re ready to be part of a team that is committed to shaping brighter futures for our young people, we invite you to join us at Huxlow Academy.

Responsible to: Headteacher

Working hours: This is a full time post

Salary: L19-23

Closing date: Friday 10th May 9am

Interview dates: Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th May

CORE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To provide professional vision and leadership for Huxlow Academy which secures its success and improvement, ensuring high quality education and high quality behaviour and attitudes. We will consider your individual strengths and experience and negotiate individual responsibilities. The job description defines the responsibilities of the post holder as being:

• Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher to carry out the professional duties of a school teacher

• To comply with “Health and Safety” at Work legislation

• All teaching staff must adhere to all aspects of the Teachers’ Professional Standards

• A commitment to ensure the effective implementation of the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

• Job descriptions are subject to review and amendment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

General Leadership Team responsibilities include: •

Providing clear strategic vision and leadership for the academy to achieve the highest quality educational provision

• Modelling the highest professional standards to staff and students in all aspects of the role, maintaining a visible presence around the Academy and leading by example

• Ensure that all members of staff are familiar with the school’s aims and objectives

• Being committed to working in a cohesive, supportive and forward-thinking leadership team who share an ambitious vision to transform education at Huxlow Academy

• Ensure effective communication/consultation as appropriate with the school’s students and their parents/carers.

• Liaise effectively and proactively with partner schools and other providers of education, higher education institutions, industry and other relevant external bodies

• Contribute to the academy’s liaison and marketing activities to ensure a positive view of its work to the wider community

• Lead development of links with partner schools and the community, by means of attendance where necessary at liaison events in partner schools and the effective promotion of the academy

• Deputising for the Headteacher in their absence

• Accounting for the standards in your key areas of responsibility to the Headteacher, Governors and external agencies

• Contributing to the formulation and implementation of key sections of the Academy Self Evaluation and Strategic Plan as designated by the Headteacher

• Being prepared to work flexibly, actively supporting the work of other leaders, in order to achieve organisational objectives

• Responding to unplanned situations which arise in the daily running of the academy • Promoting good student discipline and to support staff, especially in dealing with sudden crises and emergencies

• Contributing to academy activities including assemblies; break and lunchtime supervision

• Undertaking effective line management

• Ensuring a safe and healthy environment is maintained within the academy, referring any areas of concern to the Headteacher and Site Team where required

• Attending Leadership Team meetings and other academy management meetings including governor meetings as required

• Meeting the professional duties of all teachers. 

TO APPLY

To apply, please forward a completed application form together with a supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role. Your statement should outline how you satisfy the qualification and experience elements of the Person Specification.

For candidates invited to interview, these responses will be explored further, together with the other elements of the Person Specification.

Please send your completed application to s.earbymartin@huxlow.northants.sch.uk

All applications will be acknowledged

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We will treat all enquiries, formal and informal, in confidence.

If candidates wish to visit Huxlow Academy arrangements can be made by

contacting the Huxlow Academy HR Manager Sonya Earby-Martin.

Please contact Sonya by email at s.earby-martin@huxlow.northants.sch.uk

who will make the necessary arrangements. 

FURTHER INFORMATION

Should you have any queries or issues with the dates outlined above or would like a confidential conversation, then please contact Sonya Earby-Martin, HR Manager on 01933 650496 (s.earby-martin@huxlow.northants.sch.uk)

Tove Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. The trust reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.