Deputy Headteacher

The Ferrers School is a mainstream secondary academy for children aged 11-18. It is situated in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, and there are just under 1,000 pupils on its roll.

We care passionately about our staff, their well-being and their professional development and this is reflected in the fact that we are an enthusiastic team, committed to working collaboratively and sharing the very best practice.  We are seeking ambitious candidates who are keen to develop further and, as such, are committed to providing excellent CPD for the development of staff.  We are striving for the very best for our students and we are focussed on and passionate about learning.

This is an exciting time to be joining  the the school.  We have secured improving  outcomes over the last 3 years which were validated in our recent Ofsted report (July 2021) where The Ferrers School was found to be Good in all areas. These five areas are: ‘The Quality of Education’, ‘Behaviour and Attitudes’, ‘Personal Development’, ‘Leadership and Management’, and ‘Sixth Form Provision’.

Principal

Angela Smith

The Ferrers School is part of the Meridian Trust, a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

Values and vision

The Ferrers School motto is “Aspire, Achieve, Acclaim” and it is on these three values that its ethos is based. The school strives to instil the highest aspirations in each individual pupil and to help them gain confidence in themselves and their abilities. Teachers believe that all children can achieve their very best with the help and guidance of the school. Pupils are encourage to celebrate their achievements and those of their peers.

The secondary school hopes to send its pupils into the world as well-rounded individuals who are aspirational and high-achieving. The Ferrers School places value on learning, respect, punctuality, aspiration, celebration and success.

Why teach at The Ferrers School?

The Ferrers School offers you:

We care passionately about our staff, their well-being and their professional development and this is reflected in the fact that we are an enthusiastic team, committed to working collaboratively and sharing the very best practice.

We can offer you:

· a dedicated Senior Leadership Team who want to see their staff progress and flourish in their career

· a post with the potential for future progression both within this role and the wider trust.  Support from the wider trust including numerous CPD opportunities.

· A full induction programme alongside weekly training sessions and staff meetings to ensure effective communication.

· a successful teaching school within the CMAT trust and with a strong track record of staff development

· Employee Assistance Programme to help support you in everyday life as well as career decisions

· a strong team environment that takes staff well-being seriously

· ample on-site car parking.

Ofsted report

“Leaders have high expectations and ambitions for the school and have created an environment where students achieve well. The school’s focus on students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good and students are being well prepared for their futures and for life in modern Britain. Students behave well. They are smartly dressed and look after the school’s buildings and grounds. Attendance is above average.”

View The Ferrer School’s latest Ofsted report