Associate Head Teacher

The Gallery Trust is hiring an inspirational and dynamic Associate Head Teacher who will work closely with the Head of School to lead Orion Academy through its next crucial stage of rapid improvement.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of an outstanding curriculum that meets the needs and aspirations our pupils, as well as providing leadership for staff and students, focusing on the development of teaching and learning, and improving outcomes for learners. 

 The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate:

• the vision and skills to lead and manage the school on a journey of continuous improvement
• commitment to working in partnership with the CEO, senior leaders and staff at Orion Academy, the Trust’s Executive Teams, and Local Academy Board
• excellent abilities in operational management and strategic thinking
• substantial leadership experience and recent SEND and/or SEMH experience
• a proven track record in school improvement
• dedication to the inclusion of students with SEND/SEMH in education and society as a whole
• a strong grasp of the features needed to deliver an outstanding quality of education and the strategies to achieve this

About the School

Orion Academy currently offers places to 94 students, and the roll of the school will rise steadily over the next three years to cater for 108 students, aged from 10 to 18 years. Students attend from throughout the county, and transfer from our SEND feeder school, Northern House Academy, and from mainstream primary and secondary schools. All students who attend Orion Academy have an Education, Health and Care Plan, which describes their special needs and drives their educational provision. 

Students are taught through a differentiated and bespoke curriculum designed to enhance their personal and social development and academic achievement. We have a strong intent to ensure our students leave with the personal characteristics to thrive in their communities. Classes are taught in stages, not necessarily age, allowing innovation and creative approaches to teaching and learning. The Academy provides support for our students with social and emotional needs through our Academy Community Learning Team, which consists of youth workers, therapeutic and pastoral workers. 

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, and / or to arrange a visit to Orion Academy, please contact Harry Paget Wall Collins via email:

h.paget-wallcollins@thegallerytrust.co.uk

How to Apply:

Full details of the role, school and Gallery Trust can be found on our school website along with the application form. It can also be downloaded from The Gallery Trust website www.thegallerytrust.co.uk.

To apply, please email a fully completed application form to application@thegallerytrust.co.uk. If you are unable to download the application form, please email application@thegallerytrust.co.uk to request one.

If you would like to visit before applying, you will be most welcome.

The deadline for applications is 9:00am 17th April 2023.

A shortlisting exercise will take place on the 17th April and shortlisted candidates will be contacted on the afternoon of 17th April 2023 with an invitation to interview.

A 2-day interview process will be held on 19th and 20th April 2023. 

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.