Deputy Headteacher

We are seeking to appoint a committed and hard-working Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team.

In addition to the Conditions of Employment for Headteachers laid down in the most recent version of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document this role will be responsible for:

• Working with the Valley Park Leadership Group and Governors (individual and collective), to provide strategic leadership and hold overall accountability for direction, standards achieved and quality of education within Valley Park School and, as time progresses, other schools as the Trust grows;
• Providing leadership and management which enables the school to give every student high quality education and which promotes the highest possible standards of achievement and well-being;
• Securing the long-term success of the school/s by maximising the skills and resources across Valley Park School;
• Contributing to system-wide leadership capacity at all levels.

We are looking for:

• an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious school leader with a track record of success at secondary level;
• a motivated and inspirational leader with high expectations of staff and students;
• a confident leader who is able to communicate a clear vision for the school with our existing leadership group;
• a leader who is able to develop students and staff to reach their full potential.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found attached.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.

If you are interested in this role, please read the attached information carefully, and send your completed application to recruitment@valleypark.viat.org.uk