Assistant Headteacher

SCH-PAT-0119

Required for September 2022

We are looking for a talented and passionate leader to join our senior leadership team as an Assistant Headteacher at Carleton High School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust. This is an extremely exciting time to be joining our incredible team of staff and an opportunity to further enhance our SLT, as we continue on our journey to becoming an outstanding school.

You will see that the job description for this role is deliberately generic, as what matters is appointing ‘the right person’. Someone who shares the same ethos and values, and who will be the perfect fit to join our highly successful senior leadership team. In particular, we are seeking an individual who is:

• A dedicated professional with a strong moral purpose.
• Fully aligned to our vision and values.
• An outstanding leader who is unwavering in their commitment to promoting the highest standards.
• A dynamic and proactive leader who will not be satisfied until all students receive a first-class education so they get the chances in life they deserve.        
• A reflective individual that is continually looking to further develop as a leader.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

As an employee of Pontefract Academies Trust, you will benefit from:

• A supportive Trust as your employer.
• High quality professional development.
• Opportunity to work with high performing senior leaders at the school and collaborate with other like-minded leaders across the Trust.
• A tailored induction programme to meet your needs and ongoing support from an experienced senior leadership team.
• Opportunity to complete professional leadership qualifications: NPQSL/ NPQH.
• Hardworking, motivated staff and students who want to do well.

We believe that Carleton High School is a very special place to work, we were awarded ‘The Most Improved Secondary School in the North of England’ by the Fairer Schools index and are in the top 1% of most improved schools in the country for pupil progress. This is testament to the hard work and commitment of our students and staff and puts us firmly on our journey to Outstanding.

We are working to create something exceptional for the young people at Carleton High School, and if this ambition appeals to you, we look forward to reading your application from exceptional individuals, who have an unwavering focus on achievement to ensure our young people receive the absolute best and get the chances in life they deserve.

Please click here to view the Trust strategic plan.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mrs S Shariff, Headteacher as of September 2022 via Mrs L O’Brien, PA to SLT at lo'brien@carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk.

Completed application forms should be submitted online via Face-Ed (www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies) before the closing date of Monday 25th April 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. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.