Deputy Headteacher

Are you a passionate, experienced, qualified and enthusiastic teacher, who places students at the heart of everything you do? Adcote School is a 6 – 19 school and part of the IQ Education Group. We invite applications who share our vision for delivering World Class education.

This is an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate to take a pivotal role in driving the future of our School. Thesuccessful candidatewill have enjoyed a range of experiences to date that will have preparedthemfor this role.They will be an outstandingteacher, who can demonstrate a track record of raising standardsand importantly,being child centered andable to inspire young people to be the best that they can be.The successful candidate will have the highestexpectations for both the young people, staff and our wider community, underpinned by our school ethos and mission and aligned with ourvalues.

If you want to workin a School where you can make arealdifference to young people,whilst working within apartnership of Schools, committed to cooperation and collaboration to unlock talent and fulfil potential,then this post is just right for you. In return you will be supported and encouraged to develop further and enjoy a long and rewarding career working at Adcote School.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has vision, energy and enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Is proactive, innovative and focused on student outcomes
• Has a proven track record of delivering and shaping high quality outcomes for young people
• Is an inspirational, ambitious teacher with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is an advocate of partnership working and community engagement
• Is a highly effective classroom practitioner with excellent student outcomes and high expectations of all learners
• Has an appreciation for and commitment to broadening the experiences of young people
• A commitment to your own professional development

In return we can offer:

• The support and shared purpose of SLT and IQE
• The opportunity to work inan excellent School with a talented and committed team of staff
• A dynamic and thriving student body who deserve the best
• A competitive salary
• Excellent career opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of professional learning and development
• National networking opportunities

If youwould like aninformal conversation about this opportunityand / orto arrangea visit,please contact Lucy Capener on schoolsecretary@adcoteschool.co.uk .An application form for this postisavailableontheSchoolwebsite: Job Vacancies | Day & Boarding School Shropshire | Adcote School For Girls (Teaching Staff). It would be helpful if the letter in support of your application is no more than 2 sides of A4. Completed application forms should be returned to schoolsecretary@adcoteschool.co.uk by 9am on Wednesday 1st May 2024.

Adcote School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. Applicants should note that, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023), it is the applicant’s responsibility to have made any necessary registrations relevant at the time of making this application which is required for people working or volunteering with children.Accordingly, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of enhanced checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Employer Access Online (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).Furthermore, since 1st September 2022 Keeping Children Safe in Education requires us to conduct online searches.