Deputy Headteacher - Quality of Education

Do you share our determination to give the most vulnerable children and young people the best chances to succeed and thrive in their adult lives?

Do you share our determination to ensure that the students' needs are fully understood and the appropriate interventions are provided?

We are looking for a transformational senior leader who will play a vital part in our academy to help us improve the lives of young people who have faced multiple barriers to learning. Someone who will lead by example and challenge us to deliver the very best learning opportunities for our pupils.  

The successful candidate will:   

• work closely with the Headteacher to share our strategic vision with staff, pupils, parents/carers and key stakeholders in the community and help make our ambitious plans for the academy a reality   
• demonstrate a high level of understanding of what constitutes an outstanding quality of education 
• demonstrate the highest quality of teaching, learning and assessment in your own practice – inspiring both our staff and pupils  
• have significant experience of, and a deep passion for, inclusive practice  
• take responsibility for one site in our provision daily   
• set high expectations - champion best practice and demand ambitious standards for our pupils, ensuring that we positively improve their live chances   
• be a transformational leader who can coach teachers - motivating our staff to develop dynamic and reflective practice.

At Olive Academies we can offer you:    

• the opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within an organisation which is values driven and has children and young people at the centre of everything we do     
• a bespoke programme of professional development designed to support career development and progress within Olive, including high quality CPD opportunities and leadership coaching    
• a close and supportive team in a working environment where your wellbeing is a priority    
•  the freedom to lead and take ownership of significant school leadership and development priorities, in partnership with and on behalf of the Headteacher   
• membership of Perkbox benefits, the discounts and rewards platform   
• free access to the Employee Assistant Programme offering a 24-hr confidential helpline  providing support with any personal or work-related issues 

For more information please follow this link: 

https://oliveacademies.org.uk/vacancies/deputy-headteacher

The full job description and person specification for the role can be found in the Job Pack.

We always welcome a visit from potential applicants; please get in touch with Kim Abson, Office Manager (kim.abson@oliveacademies.org.uk) T: 01449 613931 if you would like to arrange a visit or an informal discussion. 

Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 11th February

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 16th February, 2022

Olive Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. We will implement robust recruitment procedures and checks for appointing staff and volunteers to ensure that reasonable steps are taken not to appoint a person who is unsuitable to work with children, or who is disqualified from working with children, or does not have the suitable skills and experience for the role.