DEPUTY PRINCIPAL/HEADTEACHER (Attendance and Behaviour)

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, resourceful and strategic Deputy Principal to join our existing forward thinking and innovative Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for behaviour and attendance including student welfare and safeguarding, together with supporting our alternative provisions. The successful candidate will ensure that all students in school excel, regardless of their starting point and will be committed to facilitating the ambition of the students of our school and that all children are provided with the opportunity to exceed their own expectations.

The postholder will have the ability to lead from the front, develop leadership within others and effect sustainable change in raising the standards of student attainment and personal development.  This role will be both operational and strategic in nature.

As a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, the successful candidate will have had significant leadership and cross-curricular experience and will demonstrate resilience, stamina and optimism. A professional, creative approach with exacting standards and the ability to take people with them through the medium of coaching are essential.

Our central belief is that great schools recruit and retain great teachers and leaders. You will be joining an ambitious, vibrant, and supportive working environment. You will be working with outstanding colleagues who are passionate about their subject specialism and pedagogy and who show extraordinary commitment and dedication to the young people in their care, as well as being hugely supportive of each other.

The successful candidate will

·      Have a proven track record of raising standards of behaviour, attendance, engagement and inclusive practice.

·      A passion for recognising students and making them feel valued.

·      A belief in our core values of Inspiring, Individual and Inclusive

·      Provide effective leadership in raising standards of behaviour and student welfare

·      Have the ability to work with all stakeholders in setting the highest expectations of behaviour and conduct

·      Be able to motivate staff that are fully engaged in the goal of supporting our students in achieving their own personal best

We offer:

·      The opportunity to assist in leading a successful, over-subscribed 11 – 18 mixed comprehensive school with a flourishing Sixth Form, supported by a dedicated leadership team

·      Impressive, modern subject facilities

·      A vibrant, supportive community with friendly colleagues and students

·      Situated in Cambridge – a centre of excellence

·      Cross trust developmental opportunities

This is an exciting time to consider joining our outstanding learning community and we look forward to receiving your application. Please also feel welcome to visit our school prior to your application to see the school in action and to me our Principal.

To apply for this position please complete the application process via MY NEW TERM https://www.mynewterm.com/jobs/142035/EDV-2023-NSC-09767 If you have any difficulties accessing this or indeed require further information please do contact our HR team on hr@netherhallschool.org

Application deadline – Monday 12th April 2023 at noon

Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and staff in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and a barred list check. Certificates of Good Conduct and other checks may be requested if applicable.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org

We welcome applications from all irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

Flexible Working will be considered.