Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher: Behaviour and Attitudes

Permanent

Leadership L7 - L11 ( or non-teacher equivalent scale)

Dependent on experience

'CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, and therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay'.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with complex emotional, social, and mental health needs? Beechcliffe School, part of the esteemed Carlton Academy Trust, is seeking dedicated professionals like you to join our team

Established in 2019, Carlton Academy Trust emerged from the outstanding success of Carlton Bolling, an inner-city Bradford secondary school. Today, we proudly oversee three secondary schools, three primary schools, and two special schools, collectively educating nearly 5000 students.

Beechcliffe School, nestled within this dynamic network, is currently rated as a 'Good' special school by Ofsted. Our focus is on nurturing the potential of every student in Key Stages 3 and 4, providing them with the support they need to thrive. Here, you'll find a dedicated team of skilled professionals who are not only hardworking but deeply committed to the holistic development of each child.

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher who is able to contribute to the development of school as a centre of excellence for the education, care and personal development of young people with social, emotional and mental health and ensure we realise our mission to provide pupils with transformative and life-changing education. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a commitment to education, to the needs and rights of all pupils and to the development of the school's community, with strong, mutually supportive relationships with parents, partner schools and the broader community. They will also need to uphold the school's nurture principles and endorse our commitment to a relational and trauma-informed approach. The school's ethos will be that of achievement, aspiration, commitment, good citizenship and enjoyment within a whole school environment that promotes safety, security, routine, warmth and clear boundaries.

At Beechcliffe Thackley, teamwork is the cornerstone of our approach to supporting pupils develop the attitudes, behaviours and values they need to deal with their present and future challenges and become healthy, happy, successful individuals.

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please complete the Equalities Monitoring Form and the Application Form. No additional supporting statements or CVs will be considered.

Once you have completed both documents, please forward to

We welcome visits to the school; to arrange a convenient time please contact Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager

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Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10th April 2024 at 10.00am