Salary: Leadership L15 - L21 (£66,628 - £77,195 FTE)
The curriculums you design will shape lives, not just lessons.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Leader to help shape the future of the Medeshamstede Academy, taking a focused lead on Quality of Education across the academy.
We’re looking for a exceptional senior leader who:
- has experience of teaching young people with significant and complex Special Educational Needs and is committed to adapting learning to the needs of individuals
- is able to lead the team of professionals working around the students and engage with stakeholders including therapists, the Local Authority and care workers
- is dedicated to providing pupils with the best education possible and has the vision, passion and proven track record in school improvement to ensure significant improvements in performance across the Academy
- Has an effective management style that encourages innovation and confidence and builds upon the positive culture amongst staff
- can build positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents alike
- is able to demonstrate the values that underpin our approach to supporting students
About us:
The Medeshamstede Academy opened in a new building in June 2013 to provide education for students from 4- 16. We are an all through Academy in which our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for communication and interaction with a diagnosis of Autism as their main presenting need. There are currently just over 100 students on roll.
The Academy is on a rapid improvement journey and the new leadership team are working hard to ensure students receive the best education possible.
At Medeshamstede Academy, we understand that no two students will react to one lesson in the same way. So we go the extra mile to develop curriculums that will be absorbing, enthralling and above all life-changing – and that’s where you come in.
As Deputy Principal, you will collaborate with our Principal and senior leadership team to transform the way we think and work. Innovation is our watchword – we want to operate at the forefront of education for autistic pupils, many of whom have cognitive and sensory difficulties.
With fewer than 120 students and classes of between six and ten, each with two teaching assistants, we’re perfectly positioned to transform the way the world approaches autism and open our students’ eyes to their own potential and the opportunities around them.
In shaping their education, we ask one simple question: where do they want to be in ten years’ time and how do we get them there? You’ll do the same for our curriculums, taking a long-term overview whilst remaining resolutely focused on the little details that really matter.
More information on the Academy can be found here: https://www.medeshamstedeacademy.org/
In Return:
You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.
We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
- Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
- Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
- A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Closing Date: Midnight 2 October 2024; Interviews w/c 7 October 2024.