Deputy Headteacher
Aureus School
Didcot
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- L18 - 22
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 21 October 2019
Job overview
Deputy Headteacher required for a state of the art comprehensive 11-16 school in Didcot, part of a flourishing Multi Academy Trust
GLF Schools is looking for an exceptional, ambitious, and self-motivated Deputy Headteacher to provide the vision and strategic leadership for Aureus School in Didcot, as it grows year on year, since opening in September 2017.
You will join a team of ambitious senior leaders who are committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for all students.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic and visionary individual with character, determination and integrity, a leader who actively looks to inspire others to give their best.
This role will suit an ambitious school leader seeking to work with colleagues to build and develop a school that is growing year on year. The Deputy Headteacher will lead on curriculum development, learning and teaching; the job description provides further detail of the scope of the role.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner
• Has a successful proven record, particularly in relation to improving the quality of learning and teaching, leading the curriculum and/or building exceptional systems and structures
• Understands how to lead cultural change and embrace a growth mindset
• Can work effectively as a team
• Has the ability to lead, inspire and develop colleagues and students
• Has high expectations of self and others
• Has the ability to operate at a strategic level including effective use of data, self-evaluation and quality assurance processes
• Is ambitious to become a Headteacher
• Can help us build and grow the school to outstanding by any external measure.
For the successful applicant we offer:
• The opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team
• Development through CPD and career management within GLF Schools
• Recognition for commitment and achievement
• A range of staff benefits that includes generous pension and childcare vouchers
• Onsite parking and excellent public transport links.
Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in line with the school's policies and procedures.
A satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role.
Closing date: Midday 21st October
Interview Date: 24th October
Start Date: ASAP (January 2020)
Salary: L18 – 22
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities.We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
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About Aureus School
Welcome to Aureus School, Didcot's only co-educational 11-16 comprehensive school. We opened our £19 million state of the art building in September 2017 in the Great Western Park and have been expanding our team each year.
Aureus School is a highly ambitious secondary school with a rigorous approach to academic standards. We are ambitious for educational success for all our learners. We collaborate with local stakeholders, such as Oxford University, Culham Science Centre and the Harwell Innovation Centre, creating choice for the wider community in Southern Oxfordshire.
Our mission is simple: We will instil courage, ambition and resilience in every student to empower them to achieve greatness as a global citizen through a combined drive for excellence.
Why work at Aureus School?
Our Town
Whatever your job, the environment you are in makes a massive difference to the quality of your life. Didcot town is known for its railway museum and power stations, and is the gateway town to the Science Vale: three large science and technology centres in surrounding villages including Milton Park, Culham Science Centre and Harwell Science and Innovation Campus which includes the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. The UK government named Didcot a garden town in 2015, the first existing town to gain this status, providing funding to support sustainable and environmentally friendly town development over the coming 15 years.
Didcot is noted for its railway heritage and has excellent links to Oxford, Reading and London. With it’s growing population, fantastic transport links and accessibility to the science centres, Didcot is a great place to work.
Our closest city, Oxford, has one of the fastest growing populations in the UK and remains the most ethnically diverse area in Oxfordshire county. The influx of migrant labour to the car plants and hospitals, recent immigration from south Asia, and a large student population, have given Oxford a notably cosmopolitan character and it is one of the most diverse small cities in Britain.
Our School
We are a growing community and career prospects at Aureus are exciting. We currently have several professional development opportunities taken up by staff at all stages of their careers. Examples of the type of professional development include working towards Lead Practitioner, NPQSL and NPQH status. Subject specific professional development is a high priority and staff are encouraged to look outwards towards best practice.
Through the GLF Schools Teaching School Alliance we also have regular opportunities for collaboration, professional learning, leadership development and national accreditation.
Staff at Aureus enjoy coming to work and it is truly welcoming and cheerful here, the quality of relationships with colleagues is a very attractive feature of the school. We are passionate about creating a culture of wellbeing where all staff and students are valued and supported so that we can all ‘Grow, Learn and Flourish’.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
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