Deputy Headteacher - Head of School

Excellent salary with benefits L20-24 

1.0fte, Permanent

Required for 1st September 2023

We are excited to have the opportunity to grow our excellent leadership team with the addition of a Deputy Headteacher - Head of School, a person with a proven track record in leadership and the energy and ambition to move to Headship in the future.

We are a dynamic, vibrant 11-18, 1460 student strong school with a collegiate and happy supportive staff, focused on building on our strengths for our students. This is the start of a new era for the school and you will be pivotal in our path to continuous improvement and outcomes, as we continue to provide a strong education for the community of the market town of Oswestry in idyllic rural Shropshire.

To be successful, you will:

• be an outstanding practitioner with a proven record of imaginative, successful leadership.
• be a strong communicator, able to inspire and motivate students and adults.
• be a strategic thinker, contributing to the strategic direction of the school.
• have a strong vision with the ability to manage others, ensuring day to day logistics are in place.
• value culture, ethos, high behaviour and attitudes to ensure our vision and values come to life every day.

We know our school is a special place, our staff wellbeing survey tells us staff love working here because of the relationships between staff, departments and students and we would love to meet you so you can see this in practice.  

The Marches is a thriving school, dedicated to ensuring students feel fully supported in all that they do. Learning radiates well beyond the classroom, with a vast array of extra-curricular activities, trips and educational visits taking place each term. Facilities at the school are exceptional, providing students with access to state of the art ICT equipment, extensive sports facilities and fully equipped classrooms.

As the founder school for the Marches Academy Trust, leaders have opportunities to work cross Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in a growing community of 10 schools.

At The Marches School we can offer:

·       An ‘Outstanding’ curriculum

·       A full extra-curricular programme with opportunities for enrichment activities for all

·       Excellent CPD and support at every stage in your career with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway

·       Career development opportunities including funded NPQ qualifications

·       A laptop for every teacher for work and personal use

·       Admin support

·       Excellent resources and facilities

·       An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents and governors

·       Teaching opportunities through to A Level

·       A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice

·       Year-round free membership to our state-of-the-art fitness suite

·       Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support and a car purchase scheme

The Marches School is a successful, forward-thinking 11-18 Academy, with 1,460 students currently on roll. Located in the attractive border town of Oswestry, the school enjoys a semi-rural location, within walking distance of the town centre. In 2013, The Marches opened its doors to the school's first ever Sixth Formers and now delivers a broad range of A Levels to current students and those joining from other local 11-16 schools. The school boasts modern, spacious Sixth Form Facilities and excellent outcomes.

We strongly encourage candidates to come and visit our school. To arrange this, please contact the Headteacher’s PA at: claire.mason@mar.mmat.co.uk

Our school website is a good starting point to see what we are all about.

For further information or to apply for the post please visit our online recruitment site via the school’s website www.marchesschool.co.uk (Please note we do not accept CVs).

Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 17th April 2023.

Interviews will be held over 2 days on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st April 2023.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.