Deputy Headteacher
Moreton School
Wolverhampton
- Expired
- Salary:
- L21 – L25
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2021
- Apply by:
- 14 May 2021
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit a Deputy Headteacher with the skills, expertise and passion to play a critical part in supporting our young people to achieve their very best. This is a new role and provides an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.
Reporting to: Headteacher
Responsibility: To be determined in light of the experience and needs of SLT on appointment
Moreton School is a vibrant and successful 11-18 comprehensive school. In February 2020 Ofsted visited and confirmed that we are a good school. Please take a look at the full report on our website www.moreton.aatrust.co.uk.
We are a popular school about to begin an expansion programme to increase our intake to 210. This includes an exciting programme of building and refurbishment to include additional classrooms, science laboratories, PE facilities and a new dining space.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be passionate about the power of education to change lives.
- Have quality of education leadership experience underpinned by a relentless focus on the highest expectations for all.
- Encourage, motivate and inspire young people.
- Be able to work well collaboratively in terms of strategy, planning, preparation and development.
- Be committed to our vision.
- Play a pivotal role in moving the school from good to great.
Moreton will offer you:
- A welcoming environment which promotes learning.
- Students who show respect to each other and other adults in the school.
- A structured and personalised induction programme supported by a range of development opportunities.
- A great location which is easily accessible from J2 of the M54
Candidates are very welcome to visit the school in advance of applying to meet with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher.
If you are ready for this challenge and wish join our dynamic, growing
trust please complete an application form and return to Stephanie Garbett (PA
to Headteacher and SLT) at Sgarbett@aatrust.co.uk.
Closing Date: Friday 14th May, 12 noon
Interviews: WC 17th May
We are committed to the safeguarding of students; the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and the required pre-employment checks
Attached documents
About Moreton School
- Moreton School
- Old Fallings Lane, Bushbury, Wolverhampton
- West Midlands
- WV10 8BY
- United Kingdom
We are proud to be a part of the Amethyst Academies Trust having joined in March 2017. Our aim is to provide the very best educational experience for the children of Wolverhampton, which will enable them to become well-rounded individuals who are well prepared for future employment. To achieve this aim we will be working together as a team alongside families, local primary schools and the wider community.
In our school, every pupil matters. Every single one deserves the very best education so that they can take their place in the world with confidence and success. We believe that our knowledge rich curriculum is the essential tool in achieving this and it is at the heart of everything that we do.
Our curriculum is designed to ensure that it is:
- Challenging and knowledge-rich
- Creative and engaging
- Meaningful and purposeful
Academic success is key to increasing the life chances of our students. We work hard to ensure that all children reach their academic potential in a safe and supportive environment. In addition, we provide many opportunities for our students to develop as well rounded individuals by taking part in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities ranging from music and sporting activities to experiencing Japanese culture, improving gaming skills, debating or learning chess. Our extensive offer takes place before, during and after the school day and is a hugely important part of life here at Moreton. In addition, numerous residential trips occur throughout the year; Paris, Barcelona and Whitemoor Lakes are regular favourites amongst the students and staff!
Please see our Twitter feed for further insights into daily life at Moreton. I would be very pleased to welcome you to our school to watch ‘Team Moreton’ in action and see for yourself how we bring ‘education to life’.
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