Deputy Head Primary
Atlantic Academy Portland
Portland
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- L6 - L11
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2018
Job overview
Deputy Head Primary
Salary Scale L7 – L11 (£45,743 - £50,476)
(negotiable for an exceptional candidate)
Looking to be part of an amazing journey? Needing an exciting new challenge?
Thank you for considering Atlantic Academy Portland for your next appointment. We are looking for an outstanding leader to make a difference in our exciting Academy. Atlantic Academy Portland is a new Reception to Year 11 Academy, and has already made great waves in transforming the education of the students of Portland, leading the way in the highest standards of education for the students of Weymouth and Portland. We are looking for somebody to join our amazing journey and be proud of the substantial impact they make to the outcomes and aspirations for our students. Atlantic Academy is part of an outstanding Multi Academy Trust and has a dynamic, flexible and hard-working team who enjoy being involved in the decision making process.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented senior leader who has successful primary school experience in a leadership role and is an outstanding teacher. Applicants will bring a proven track record of raising educational standards; be a strategic thinker, good communicator, effective time manager and work well under pressure.
The role
Through outstanding teaching and leadership, ensure that all of our pupils succeed, despite potential barriers.
Promote the values and conditions of the Aspirations Academy Trust.
Lead and manage key aspects of the academy such as assessment.
Support the Head of Primary in the strategic leadership of the academy.
Develop outstanding teaching and learning practice across both Key Stage one and two.
Full member of the whole Academy Senior Leadership Team
We will offer you:
Enthusiastic, hardworking and well behaved children.
A supportive Staff and Governing Body.
A progressive, forward thinking Academy Trust.
A commitment to your professional development. Opportunities for CPD and sharing good practice across three districts.
Visits to the Academy are welcomed, so come along and meet the Principal and see all the opportunities available to both staff and pupils. Please contact Atlantic Academy 01305 820262 or office@atlantic-aspirations.org to arrange a visit.
How to Apply
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 21st May 2018. Early applications appreciated.
Interviews will be scheduled for 23rd/24th May 2018
If you would like to take your career to a very different level then please complete the application form via the TES.
For further information, please contact Melissa Heppell, Vice Principal - Head of Primary mheppell@atlantic-aspirations.org
Learn more about Aspirations Academies at: www.aspirationsacademies.org
Atlantic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.
Attached documents
About Atlantic Academy Portland
- Atlantic Academy Portland
- Maritime House, Southwell Business Park, Portland
- Dorset
- DT5 2NA
- United Kingdom
Our Academy
Atlantic Academy is an all-through school based in Portland, and has already made great waves in transforming the education of students in Portland in the last 4 years, leading the way in the highest standards of education as well as disruption free learning. Atlantic Academy is gaining a local and national reputation for rapid sustained improvement.
At Atlantic we are passionate about excellence in all aspects of a child’s life, giving students the very best start possible. We have high aspirations, and believe students should:
- Believe in themselves
- Be actively engaged in their learning
- See the connection in what they want to become and what they are doing
- Have disruption free learning
- Have access to a challenging academic curriculum offer
- Not dwell on barriers but seek solutions
Our success so far
We have witnessed a remarkable turnaround in all aspects of the Academy, with the expectations having immediately raised outcomes. The calm and purposeful atmosphere supports all aspects of learning, the mantra of Work Hard, Be Kind permeates throughout the buildings and into the community. The success and recognition has created growing numbers on roll. We have year groups of 60 in Primary and 120 in Secondary which helps promote the unique and supportive atmosphere at the Academy.
We have several further mantras that support our vision:
‘100% Every day. No Shortcuts’
‘Excellence is a habit’
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