Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

L18-22

Start date: August 2024

Full- time, permanent

We are delighted that you are interested in applying for this leadership role at Ibstock Community College, a successful and inclusive school of over 800 students, with a strong track record and exciting plans for the future, located in the heart of the National Forest. In 2025 Ibstock celebrates its 100th birthday with exciting plans for a rebrand and major site developments, creating an environment where students and staff are able to thrive.

This is a challenging and rewarding appointment and we are looking for a highly capable and experienced senior or middle leader to fill the post. You will be passionate about teaching and improving outcomes for children and young people and have a good understanding of the role that behaviour for learning and personal development can play. You will have practical knowledge of systems and processes in one or more secondary schools and understand how to develop expertise in others, developing a positive culture where students are happy and feel safe, leading to success at GCSE. A good knowledge of Key Stage 4 qualifications and accountability measures is essential. You will be an excellent communicator who has experience of building strong, effective teams and effective partnerships beyond the school and in the community. You will be resilient, enthusiastic and energetic, plan effectively, listen to and involve people at every step of any changes. 

In return, we offer an exciting opportunity to shape and influence the college improvement work and future direction of Ibstock Community College; to innovate and lead change in this successful school that is committed to high expectations and success for all; to work with a supportive Headteacher, governors and dedicated, skilled staff; and the chance to make a very real difference to the lives of our students. You will become part of the LiFE MAT senior collaboration groups, seeing your role within our trust as integral to your success.

Please see the Applicant Information pack for further information. If this role sounds like the ideal next career step for you, we hope you will feel encouraged to apply. We advise you to look at our website for further information.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the college prior to making an application.

The following dates have been assigned for an informal visit:

Thursday 16 May 2024 1.30pm

Friday 17 May 10.00am

Please email the school to book onto one of the visits: principalspa@ibstockcollege.co.uk

To apply please fill in the attached application form together with a letter of application to Sophie Williams, Headteacher, no more than 4 sides A4 font size 12, to address the following:

• Why you feel you are ready to take on a senior leadership role
• How your experience to date has prepared you for this role
• Your knowledge of current education and assessment research and practice at whole college and individual student level, and how you might apply this in the role
• Your initial thoughts on how you might approach the role and any ideas you would want to develop.

Please return your application form and covering letter to principalspa@ibstockcollege.co.uk

The closing time and date for this post is 10.00 am on Monday 20 May 2024

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 May 2024.

‘’LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.’’

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.