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Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Orchards Academy, Swanley

  • Ref:KCC886-4031-169L
  • Posted:28/01/2022
  • Pay:L13 - L17 Fringe
  • Start Date:1st September 2022
  • App Close Date:03/02/2022 at 15:00
  • Interviews:w/c 07/02/22

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Deputy Headteacher

Salary/ salary range: L13 – L17

Closing Date: Thursday 3rd February 2022

Interview Date: 7th February 2022                                       Start Date: 1st September 2022

We are delighted to introduce you to Orchards Academy, a secondary school that is at the heart of the local community. At Orchards we aim to provide a caring yet challenging curriculum and environment in which the talents of each student are nurtured and enabled to flourish. Where there is a relentless drive to enable students to achieve their full potential.

Following the recent news that Orchards Academy has been awarded a new build by the Government we are very excited to be recruiting a Deputy Headteacher to expand our leadership team. We are looking for an individual with passion and the drive to develop their area of responsibility as well as the whole school. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment, the ability to reflect and a personal desire to improve and develop. A track record of strong academic progress and success at a whole school level is essential to this role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for curriculum, assessment and data and have experience of making a positive contribution and impact on curriculum in their current setting. For the right applicant there will be extensive opportunities to develop the attributes required to be a truly outstanding Deputy Headteacher.

Amongst other things this individual must;

-          Be a resilient leader, committed to personal development.

-          Be able to demonstrate they have led on academic improvements across at least key       stage

-          A strong academic background

-          A robust and up to date understanding of improving Teaching and Learning

-          Be committed to working with students, parents and staff to raise standards.

-          Have an understanding of the secondary curriculum.

-          Be able to demonstrate change management at a whole school level

-          Have the drive to make a real difference to the lives of students.

-          Be able to challenge and motivate others to achieve outstanding practice.

Please read the job description for more information about the role and responsibilities.  

For any questions or to book an informal conversation about this position please contact Mrs Angela Jones via email to: angela.jones@orchards-tkat.org  or Tel: 01322 616136

Information about the school

Orchards Academy aims to provide a caring yet challenging curriculum and environment in which the talents of each student are nurtured and enabled to flourish.

As a small school we quickly develop a strong sense of belonging. This strong sense of community allows students to grow personally and academically as they trust and feel supported by a staff body that knows them well. This results in a calm, orderly and purposeful atmosphere where students enjoy their learning, make good progress and feel safe.

We aim to work with students, parents and the wider community to provide a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment where high expectations and levels of challenge enable our students to achieve academically, socially and emotionally so they can make a positive contribution to society.

Working for TKAT: Leadership within TKAT schools require passion, understanding, empathy and above all, a genuine love for the profession. Our role is to support you by giving you the flexibility to work how and when you need to; to open up opportunities to develop your career; to take care of your wellbeing at work; to enable you to flourish as an individual and to offer the kind of rewards you can only find from improving the prospects and life chances for literally thousands of children and young people.

Equal Opportunities: TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part time or on a flexible basis.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Angela Jones
  • Address:St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TE
  • Telephone: 01322 665231
  • Email: ajones@orchards-tkat.org

Fax: 01322 661006

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.