Leader of Alternative Provision

Leader of Alternative Provision

Permanent 37 hours per week

Term time including 2 days INSET

Band H £31,099 - £33,820 (£26,912 - £29,267 Pro Rata)

Required for an immediate start

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy for an exceptional Leader of Alternative Provision to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, ambitious and talented professional to assist in the leadership of the Alternative Provision at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy.

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Academy vision ‘to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives’. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.

A visit to the Academy, so you can meet the Principal and key Middle and Senior Leaders is warmly welcomed, to enable you to discuss the post in more detail.

The ideal candidate will:

• be committed to Maltby Learning Trust's Vision and Values and the Academy's Key Drivers.
• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards.
• have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.
• have good knowledge of partnership working with external agencies.
• have the skills and personal qualities to lead the Alternative Provision within the Academy
• be an excellent professional with high expectations of all learners and staff within the team.
• be a team player and work closely with other professionals to develop and implement effective strategies to break down barriers and maximise achievement and to ensure systems and processes are rigorously adhered to.
• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Sir Thomas Wharton Academy operates.

In return we offer:

• a Trust and Academy staff body that is fully aligned to deliver our Vison: Delivering exceptional learning experiences that enable all students to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives.
• excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of personalised ‘Professional Learning and Development’ (PLD) at leadership level.
• an excellent induction programme with dynamic, driven and supportive staff, including mentoring and support from an experienced leadership team.
• dedicated office space which inspires outstanding performance.
• an opportunity to work collaboratively within a multi academy Trust.

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore, if successful, you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

For further information please contact Mr McDonald, the Principal, directly at m.mcdonald@stwacademy.com

The 'Application Form', 'Role Description' and 'Person Specification' can be accessed from this link: Maltby Learning Trust - careers

Closing Date: Monday 5th December 2022 at 9:00 am