Headteacher

This is an incredible opportunity to lead one of the best comprehensive schools in the North West of England and the most improved academy in Oldham. We are proud that our quality of education at The Oldham Academy North is world class, leading to GCSE outcomes that are well above average. We’re looking for an existing proven Headteacher to take this thriving and ambitious Academy to the next level. Are you a Headteacher who can provide outstanding educational vision, leadership and direction for the Academy, ensuring great pupil outcomes are achieved sustainably, and annual performance targets are met?

You will have core responsibility for: teaching and learning, curriculum development, developing teaching staff and creating a culture of safety and happiness within the academy. The opportunity to work closely with other E-ACT academies within the region and Trust, to enable and support the sharing of good practice within the Trust, with a strong focus on the quality of teaching and learning. The Headteacher is accountable to E-ACT’s Trustees and is responsible for creating a productive learning environment which reflects E-ACT’s ethos.

In return you will be joining a driven, committed and passionate team who put the academy mission statement at the heart of everything they do.

Key Responsibilities include:

Teaching and Learning:

• Ensure that there is fantastic teaching, in every classroom, for every child.
• Ensure that every teacher in the academy is developing their practice to becoming outstanding teachers.
• Ensure that every teacher within the academy prepares their lessons well, delivers in an inspiring way and feeds back to children appropriately to ensure that great progress is made by every student
• Ensure that every teacher is properly appraised, with quality discussion around strengths, weaknesses and with full objectives and planned support/development for the year ahead

Curriculum Development:

• Ensure that 100% of assessments are completed with integrity and fully compliant to examination body requirements – at all key stages
• Ensure effective internal and external moderation arrangements are in place in your academy
• Demand ambitious standards for all students, overcoming disadvantage and advancing equality, instilling a strong sense of accountability in staff for the impact of their work on students’ outcomes
• Identify emerging talents, coaching current and aspiring leaders in a climate where excellence is the standard, leading to clear succession planning

Culture:

• Ensure that you and all teaching staff within the academy think big, do the right thing and develop and nurture a positive team spirit
• Ensure that there is a safe and happy culture within your academy, adhering to outstanding safeguarding practice, pupil behaviour and attendance
• Develop effective relationships with fellow professionals and colleagues within the Trust and in other public services to improve academic and social outcomes for all children

Standard Operating Procedures:

• Manage all educational risks within your academy effectively, ensuring that all required mitigations are in place
• Be responsible for safeguarding within the Academy, and working with RODs to ensure that Safer Recruitment procedures are adhered to for every appointment.
• Work effectively with your Regional Operations Director to ensure that the educational requirements of the academy can be financially met

For a full description of the role, see the job description and job specification.

We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.

The Oldham Academy North is an ambitious, inclusive 11-16 academy in Oldham. We set high expectations for our students in all areas and encourage them to become ambassadors of their community. We continue to be a 'Good' school, whilst leading to excellent student progress and putting us in the top 20% of schools nationally. To find out more about us, please visit: https://theoldhamacademynorth.e-act.org.uk/

What the trust offers in return

• Competitive local Government Pension Scheme
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Market leading Personal Development and Training plans to further your career
• Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme
• 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and over 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.