Deputy Headteacher
Carleton High School
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership 18-22 £59,857 - £66,017
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2018
Job overview
Do you have high expectations for all children and the belief that every child can achieve?
Have you a proven track record of success and transformation in more than one school?
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust comprising of eight schools: six primaries and two 11-16 schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Students are drawn from the local community that includes a mix of different catchment areas.
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader to join the leadership team at Carleton Community High School from September 2018 (or sooner).
The successful candidate will be an innovative leader with energy, drive and a proven track record of raising standards. You will have an expert knowledge about the process of learning, the ability to make a difference, and the capability to drive high-quality learning and teaching to stretch and challenge all our learners to reach their potential.
You will be joining a Trust which is striving to move forward and embrace change. The Trust has recently appointed James Franklin-Smith as Executive Director of Secondary Education to lead the support, challenge and improvement of the Trust’s secondary academies.
The Trustees are very supportive of the School and our ethos, whilst providing the necessary challenge to secure excellence.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post with Julian Appleyard OBE, CEO of the Trust, contact Lisa Dodgson Human Resources Manager on 01977 707342.
If you feel you have the ability and qualities required to fulfil this exciting role, further details are available as detailed below:
To obtain an application pack:
Visit the Trust’s website: www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk
Email: recruitment@patrust.org.uk
Telephone: 01977 707342
Completed application, declaration and teacher results forms should be returned either by post to Lisa Dodgson, Human Resources Manager, Pontefract Academies Trust, C/O St Mary’s Community Centre, The Circle, Chequerfield, Pontefract WF8 2AY or by emailing recruitment@patrust.org.uk no later than 9am Thursday 24th May 2018.
Interviews are scheduled to take place Friday 25th May 2018.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and any satisfactory pre-employment checks. Successful applicants will also be asked to provide criminal conviction information.
Attached documents
About Carleton High School
- Carleton High School
- Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract
- West Yorkshire
- WF8 3NW
- United Kingdom
About Carleton High School
Carleton High School has a vision to provide a first-class education to all students so that they make outstanding progress and get the chances in life they deserve.
We have an achievement focused culture where we do not put a ceiling on what our students can accomplish. This really matters; academic results open doors for our young people. We aim to be consistent in our approach to everything that we do, never compromising on our high standards so that all our students, no matter what their starting point or circumstance, thrive and achieve their absolute best.
We live and breathe our student values of respect, responsibility, determination and excellence. These values reiterate positive attitudes to build character and support our students to develop into well rounded citizens, who are well prepared for their next steps in life.
Carleton High School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, has been named the most improved school in the North of England, according to the Fairer Secondary Schools Index, published by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership.
Ofsted
“We are now on a trajectory to becoming an Ofsted Outstanding school and I firmly believe we will achieve this at our next inspection.”
“Leaders have significantly improved the school since the previous inspection.”
“Accountability for improving pupil achievement is a golden thread that runs through the work of the school.”
“Behaviour routines are well embedded and conducive to learning throughout the school.”
“Pupils feel safe in school.”
“Pupils are courteous, polite and welcoming.”
“The quality of teacher explanation and questioning are strong.”
“Pupils take a real pride in their school.”
“There is a wealth of emotional and academic support.”
“The school pervades an air of calm and orderliness.”
“Leaders and managers have shown a steadfast determination to improve the school. Leaders have built a climate in which consistently high expectations for both staff and pupils are now the norm.”
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