Deputy Headteacher

Beckfoot Oakbank School are seeking to appoint an outward looking, visionary teacher to the role of Deputy Headteacher from September 2019. They will join a highly motivated positive community determined to create a great example of comprehensive education.  The Deputy Head will initially have responsibility for overseeing the development of teaching quality across our school but should have an interest in all aspects of school improvement. They need to be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills as well as a clear vision for the role. 

Applicants must have a strong academic track record, experience of effective management and leadership, the ability to lead and be capable of building good working relationships with staff, students and parents. The role will suit an experienced senior leader with an aspiration to ultimately progress to headship.  We want to appoint someone who wants to be shaped into a great leader, is a team player and is in it for the long term.

Beckfoot Oakbank is an 11-18 co-ed school with approximately 1550 students. It is located in Keighley. It joined the Beckfoot Multi Academy Trust in September 2016. It did so because of its ambition to create a great school and improve rapidly. The school moved into a brand new £30m purpose built campus at Easter 2018. The Headteacher has been in post since June 2018.

Beckfoot Trust consists of 10 Bradford schools, all comprehensive in character that cross mainstream secondary/ primary and special sectors. The Trust is already having significant impact with a number of outstanding schools and we are excited about the potential of a school led model to transform learning environments across our group of schools so that all of our young people and staff will flourish. The Trust has a Teaching School that sits at the heart of the organisation.

We pride ourselves on our professional development programmes and care for colleagues. 

We hope the further particulars will give you a clear picture of the journey we are on and encourage you to apply for this key post at a very exciting stage in the school’s development.

Visits to the school and Trust are warmly welcomed by appointment, please contact Ann Christmas via email recruitment@oakbank.org.uk to arrange and for any further information.  Closing date for applications is Thursday 4th April 2019 9am. It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th April 2019.

We are committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required

Please note: CVs will not be accepted

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