Assistant Headteacher - Curriculum & Student Experience (Biddulph High School)

Overview

The Potteries Educational Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust, working collaboratively with educational institutions from across Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and beyond, seeking to improve outcomes for all children and young people in the region. The Trust is a vibrant Learning Community working to maintain and develop excellent and innovative teaching and learning. It seeks to deliver high quality parental engagement, pastoral support and pooling of resources and expertise to achieve an Outstanding learning experience and outcomes for all our children and young people. Institutions work together to foster high quality academic and pastoral support, utilising the best elements of educational research in moving existing strong practice to outstanding in every sense.

School

Biddulph High School is a popular Academy with just under 800 students on roll, situated in a pleasant residential area on the edge of Knypersley and enjoys an excellent reputation. It is an Ofsted graded GOOD.

Position Summary

Are you an ambitious and inspiring leader with a passion for improving outcomes for all pupils? The Potteries Educational Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to lead the continued development of our 14-19 MyFutures curriculum-an ambitious and evolving offer designed to connect education meaningfully with the world beyond the classroom. This role is central to shaping a curriculum that is both academically rigorous and deeply rooted in the context of our community, working in partnership with employers, stakeholders and families to broaden opportunity and raise aspiration. We are looking for a committed curriculum leader who is driven by the belief that education should open doors, and who has the vision and determination to build a coherent, relevant and transformative experience for every student.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving school improvement, strengthening the quality of education, and shaping the strategic direction of the school. We are seeking a highly motivated and reflective leader who has a strong track record of impact and is committed to securing the very best outcomes for every pupil. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, an effective team leader, and someone who can inspire colleagues and pupils alike.

Equal Opportunities

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be conducted as part of our due diligence checks on all short listed candidates. An enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required prior to taking up an appointment with the Trust.

Application Notice

Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Further Details

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