Assistant Headteacher

It is an exciting time for the trust as we seek to build leadership capacity across a number of our secondary schools. We are looking to recruit Assistant Headteachers who have the skills and experience to support and enhance the operational running of an academy as well as the ability to contribute to the delivery of key strategic priorities. Posts are available at Royds Hall Academy, Thornhill Community Academy and Whitcliffe Mount School. This is an opportunity to join a highly successful trust, with a track record of transforming schools for the better and improving outcomes for all pupils. We pride ourselves on our values, which are rooted in doing the right thing for our pupils and staff.

We are seeking Assistant Headteachers to strategically develop the Quality of Education and our Inclusion offer.

All of our academies are well located, no more than thirty minutes apart, all are based within the Kirklees district.

The trust prides itself on the outstanding professional and career development opportunities available across its schools. As the lead partner for the Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub we are committed to high quality professional development. In addition to National Professional Qualifications and mentoring opportunities, we offer high-quality, in-house professional development programmes to prepare you for future career progression within our trust. Whatever your ambitions, we can help you achieve them.

We know our success depends upon our colleagues. We recruit and retain the best staff by offering first class training and support, as well as highly competitive terms and conditions, including salary sacrifice schemes such as ‘cycle to work’ and ‘tech scheme’. We also offer well-being support and benefits including a free and confidential employee assistance programme.

The idea candidate will:

• Have a proven track record at whole-school or middle leadership level, able to evidence an impact on raising standards;
• Be naturally focused and driven, with energy, resilience and warmth to fit with the ethos of the trust;
• Be keen to be a hands-on member of our team, willing to work hard to be visible and supportive every single day to the benefit of students and staff alike.

At the trust we aim to:

• Equip our staff to deliver their best every day; our belief is ‘Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best’ is the key;
• Encourage all our pupils to go beyond what they think they can achieve, to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives;
• Ensure our staff are happy at work, taking pride in pupils’ progress and development;
• Never stop improving, developing and sharing our practice with others;
• Deliver training and guidance relevant to the job role so that expectations are understood and staff feel motivated;
• Provide first class developmental opportunities for all staff.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Please download the application pack from the trust website and return to tracy.dickens@sharemat.co.uk

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Closing date: 9.00am on 30th January 2023.

Interview date: Wednesday 8th February 2023.

SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post.

SHARE MAT comprises of Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support.