Post ref: SCH-PAT-0050

Required for September 2022

Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust comprising of eight schools, six primaries and two 11 - 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Pupils are drawn from the local community that includes a mix of different catchment areas.

We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Teaching, Learning and Assessment to Orchard Head Junior, Infant and Nursery School. The successful candidate will either be an experienced leader, or someone who has the appropriate skills and ambition to take the next step into leadership.

In this role you will have the ability to make a positive impact upon the learning and progress of pupils across the whole school, as well as making a positive contribution to the school community.

Our teachers and leaders are passionate about teaching and learning, and the successful candidate will share our rigorously high expectations for the academic, social and personal development of every pupil in our Trust. We can offer a fantastic working environment, leadership coaching to develop and enhance your skills in leading learning, and extensive CPD opportunities.

This is a very exciting time to join our Trust, with development opportunities available for the right candidate through effective and rewarding collaborative working. The Trust’s leadership team are committed to ensuring this school becomes an outstanding school, and while there are lots of strengths at the school, there are plenty of opportunities for someone to be accountable for significant impact in their area of responsibility.

If you are ambitious and excited by learning, please contact us for further information or to arrange a visit at 01977 723495.

To apply for this role please visit our website at www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies and submit an online application before the closing date of 02^nd March 2022 at 10:00am.

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from everyone. Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and any satisfactory pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide criminal conviction information.