Assistant Headteacher – Parkside AcademyRequired for September 2024Job Reference Code: FET 041/1405Salary: L5 – L7 Parkside Acade.....
Assistant Headteacher – Parkside Academy
Required for September 2024
Job Reference Code: FET 041/1405
Salary: L5 – L7
Parkside Academy is a single form Primary school with approximately 300 students, a Good Ofsted rating and excellent potential for the future. The school is part of the Furness Education Trust, a multi-academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria. Currently comprised of six academies, the Trust aims to develop best practice in each school across the whole Trust, by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child. Being located near the centre of the historic shipbuilding town and close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park, Parkside Academy serves the Furness community.
Due to growth the Trust is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational, Assistant Headteacher to support the Headteacher in the leadership and management of the school.
The successful candidate will:
• Be expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of principled and professional conduct; upholding the ‘Seven Principles of Public Life’; and be fully compliant with the Teachers’ Standards.
• Be an experienced Primary School Teacher with some leadership experience. Key Stage 2 experience would be an advantage.
• Be a skilful communicator with a powerful and persistent focus on the development of excellence in teaching and learning.
• Have a clear vision and passion for influencing, challenging and motivating all members of the Parkside Academy community to share and achieve that vision.
• Be an inspiring, energetic professional looking for their next exciting and impactful role.
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner and an excellent role model to others.
• Have the commitment and determination to make a significant impact on the lives of our children.
We can offer:
• Well-behaved, engaged pupils, who achieve high standards.
• The whole hearted support of Primary Headteachers across the Trust.
• Full support of the Trust Services Managers including HR, Catering, Finance, Marketing and Communication and site.
• A forward thinking school, which is constantly striving for improvement.
• Friendly and experienced staff and Governors.
• Supportive, continuing professional development.
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to develop practice and widen experience.
Parkside Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.
For further information or enquiries regarding this post, please contact the HR Manager on 01229 484277 or via email to hrrecruitment@furnessacademy.co.uk, or alternatively you may download an information package and application form from our website at www.furnesseducationtrust.co.uk. Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.
Visits to the school are highly recommended and are available by prior appointment only. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school directly on 01229 828348.
Closing date: 9am Monday 20th May 2024
Shortlisting: Monday 20th May 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 22nd May 2024
