Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum and Achievement

Deputy Headteacher of Curriculum and Achievement

Job start: Required for September 2023 (or earlier subject to availability)

Location: Longcroft School and Sixth Form, Beverley – a popular market town situated between the historic City of York and Kingston Upon Hull

Salary: Competitive salary – subject to skills and experience

Contract Type: Full Time

Contract Term: Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Deputy Headteacher, with proven experience of delivering strategic impact at a whole school level, to join our experienced and supportive Senior Leadership Team. This role will provide an exciting and challenging opportunity for a current Deputy Headteacher or an ambitious Assistant Headteacher looking for the next step in their career. The role will provide leadership and oversight of our Curriculum, and the systems and processes which ensure it is implemented effectively. This will include rigorous evaluation of its impact on pupils and their progress. 

We are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who has:

• clear alignment with our vision and ambition for the young people we serve and whose leadership places children firmly at the centre;
• a thorough understanding of the educational landscape and implications for 11-19 schools;
• the ability to develop and implement plans that will ensure our curriculum is empowering, accessible and meets the needs of all pupils;
• knowledge and experience of curriculum design, assessment and timetabling;
• a track record of delivering excellent levels of achievement as a teacher and leader;
• a detailed understanding of how effective assessment can maximise pupil progress;
• the drive, commitment and personal resilience to make a tangible difference as a Deputy Headteacher in an ambitious and rapidly improving school;
• the integrity, presence and emotional intelligence necessary to inspire confidence from staff, pupils and parents and to reflect at all times our ethos and values.

Longcroft School and Sixth Form is currently working in partnership with the Wolds Learning Partnership Trust

We can offer:

• an exciting, new role with the opportunity to develop and progress within a supportive, hardworking and committed SLT;
• a commitment to high quality professional development;
• a supportive governing body, committed to our young people and to raising standards;
• a school with a strong community ethos, situated at the heart of Beverley, but within commuting distance from the historic City of York, Leeds and Hull;
• motivated staff and students, who take great pride in our school.

Full details and an application form are available at www.Longcroftschool.co.uk

The position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Longcroft School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074. A DBS enhanced disclosure that is satisfactory to us will be a condition of employment.

Closing Date:    Thursday 16th February 2022 @ 12:30pm

Interviews:        w/c 20th February 2022