Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Assistant Head of Year
Salary: Band8/SO1, SCP 17-25 - £22,612 - £27,184 per annum
37 hours per week, term time only
Vacancy Information
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Head of Year to join Appleton Academy. The person appointed to this post will occupy a key role within the Academy, supporting a cutting-edge learning facility for students and staff. The successful candidate will join an existing team of Assistant Heads of Year and will work closely with the Heads of Year and Senior Leadership Team to manage and improve student behaviour whilst providing pastoral support to students, as and when required.
Appleton Academy is part of the Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of thirteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, an alternative provision academy and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT.
The successful candidate will:
- Be able to address the needs of our students and help them overcome barriers to learning
- Be outstanding, innovative, collaborative and have a passion for working with children and young people
- Be able to demonstrate an awareness of emotional well-being and empathy for children and young people
- Be looking to make a valuable contribution to the Academy’s successful development
- Have a track record of delivering successful outcomes for young people
We can offer:
- A hard-working Leadership team dedicated to the success of our students
- An inclusive approach to learning
- High quality Continuous Professional Development opportunities
- Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- A permanent contract, following a successful 6-month probationary period
- Secure, on-site parking
- Free access to our on-site gym
If you feel you are up to the challenges ahead and would like to share in our continued success, then please visit our website www.appletonacademy.co.uk to download an application pack and find further information about the Academy. Should you wish to discuss this role further or have any queries, please contact us via email at recruitment@appletonacademy.co.uk
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 12th July 2023
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Interview: W/C Monday 17th July 2023
Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Candidates will be subject to related online checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.