Assistant Headteacher - Safeguarding & Inclusion (Biddulph High School)

About the Trust

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.

About the 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. The school is an Ofsted graded GOOD.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to lead on Inclusion and Safeguarding, playing a pivotal role in ensuring that every student is known, supported and able to succeed. This role sits at the heart of our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and ambitious environment, where barriers to learning are understood and addressed with clarity and consistency.

Working closely with families, external agencies and the wider community, you will drive a culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and inclusion is embedded in everyday practice. You are a principled and resilient leader who brings both compassion and rigour, and who is relentless in securing the right support, challenge and outcomes for all students.

Responsibilities

As Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion and Safeguarding) you will play a key role in driving school improvement, strengthening the quality of education, and shaping the strategic direction of the school. You will lead initiatives to embed safeguarding and inclusion across all aspects of the school's operation.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and reflective leader with a strong track record of impact, committed to securing the very best outcomes for every pupil. You will be an excellent communicator, an effective team leader, and able to inspire colleagues and pupils alike.

Commitments

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 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 shortlisted candidates. An enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required prior to taking up an appointment with the Trust.