Deputy Headteacher - Secondary Achievement and Standards

‘This is an excellent opportunity for future school leaders particularly those preparing for headship.’

Appleton Academy is an ‘all-through’ school educating children and young people from 3-16 years old.  We are proud that we are a community that works together to inspire, nurture and develop one another. 

“an inclusive and friendly school, where overall pupils are happy and say that they feel safe”.

“Pupils enjoy learning here. As a result, pupils are achieving well in a wide range of subjects”

Pupils 'physical and mental health are well supported by staff”

(OfSTED November 2021)

The secondary phase has approximately 180 pupils in each year group from year 7 to year 11. We have planned a broad, balanced and rich curriculum experience that is designed to inspire enthusiasm for learning, ensure achievement and to support pupil well-being and happiness. It enables us to build strong relationships, celebrate diversity, encourage respect and build a sense of community. It provides and acknowledges success for all children, in all aspects of their development and it recognises, encourages and celebrates all types of talent.   

As a member of the secondary phase you will be joining a strong and supportive team of staff who are driven to ensure that our pupils achieve the highest possible standards.  As a school, we all work together. The ability to collaborate and be open to development is essential and we aim to maximise potential within each member of staff.  

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of the development of a high quality, relevant and inspiring KS4 curriculum offer to give every pupil a high-quality education and to promote the highest possible standards of achievement.  You will provide the strategic overview of the qualifications and examinations processes and lead the strategic use of the school information management system including the preparation of data returns such as the school census and qualifications audit. You will lead the management of all school assessment data, including collating, analysing and interpreting attainment and achievement data and sharing this with relevant stakeholders.

The successful candidate should be aspirational, have high standards and be excited about making a difference to the education of all children and young people. If you value support and want to be the best that you can be, we would encourage you to apply.  

The successful applicant will have

·       Recent successful experience of significant success as Leader or Assistant Headteacher of a school

·       An outstanding and proven track record of leading school improvement initiatives

·       Successful and varied teaching experience

·       Experience of driving and delivering transformational and cultural change

·       Experience of managing resources effectively

We can offer:

·       A committed staff team

·       Opportunities for innovative ways of working

·       Excellent CPD with access to nationally recognised programmes including NPQML, NPQSL

·       An opportunity to build and further develop good practice

·       High quality professional development opportunities

Appleton Academy is part of the Exceed Academies Trust which is a highly successful group of school based largely in Bradford. Exceed Academies Trust also has a SCITT, provides support and training across the region and now has the Bradford Teaching School Hub leading school improvement across the city. Exceed Academies Trust believes that successful schools develop their own identity and individuality whilst working in partnership to develop and share best practice. 

If you feel you are up to the challenges ahead and would like to share in our continued success, then please contact our recruitment partner Paula Read at Hays Education for an application pack and further details.  Telephone 07966403947 or email paula.read@hays.com

The closing date for completed applications is Friday 3rd May at 9am

Interviews to be held week on 10th May

Appleton Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Candidates will be subject to related online checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022.