Deputy Headteacher

Millthorpe School has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and dynamic Deputy Headteacher to join our supportive and dedicated team. You will play an integral part in our journey from Good to Outstanding. As Deputy Headteacher at Millthorpe, you will predominantly be focussed on Teaching and Learning and aspects of Quality of Education. However, your skill set and personal attributes are more important than the specific job role, therefore applications are welcomed from candidates with a wide range of experience and expertise, whether you are an experienced Deputy Headteacher, or a current Assistant Headteacher looking for the next step in your career.

You will be a compassionate, enthusiastic and ambitious leader with a successful track record at secondary level. A visible role model, you will inspire high standards of behaviour in others and be able to develop our students and staff to reach their full potential, regardless of background or circumstance.

Millthorpe is a popular and successful school, rooted in its community and close to the heart of the historic city of York. You will be a joining a warm, inclusive and motivated team of over 100 colleagues, led by a dedicated Headteacher and SLT. You will also benefit from the school being part of the South Bank Multi Academy Trust, with access to support from a highly experienced team of School Improvement colleagues.

The Application Process

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Claire Hardware, Headteacher’s PA, on c.hardware@millthorpe.southbank.academy to arrange a visit or an informal conversation with Gemma Greenhalgh, Headteacher, to discuss the role in more detail.

Further details about the school, its ethos and culture and the role are available on the school website: www.millthorpeschool.co.uk

The deadline for applications is midnight on Tuesday 11 October 2022, with the assessment and the selection process expected to take place on 19 and 20 October 2022.

The application pack (containing further details about the role) and application form are available to download from the Trust website: https://southbanktrust.co.uk/careers/

To apply for this vacancy, please submit completed forms electronically to recruitment@southbanktrust.co.uk, for the attention of Gemma Greenhalgh.

South Bank Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

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