Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum, Teaching and Staff Development

Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum, Teaching and Staff Development at Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent. I am delighted that you are interested in joining us at such a crucial point in our evolution. This role has arisen because of the promotion of the current exceptional incumbent to Headship at another of our Trust academies. This is a rare opportunity to take on the role of Deputy Headteacher and have a real impact on the life chances of our community. With a PAN of 270 in each year group, we are a large secondary academy serving Tunstall in the north of Stoke-on-Trent. We are routinely over subscribed and the school of choice for our community. This really matters. As a founder member of the Co op Academies Trust our mission is to work in the service of making sure our community has the very best academy, so that our young people can overcome disadvantage to achieve success.

Working with the Headteacher, the Deputy Headteacher Curriculum, Teaching and Staff Development will be the key strategic lead for delivering the highest standards of pedagogy, practice and staff development; the postholder will be accountable for ensuring the Academy is well positioned to be judged at least at the "strong standard" in this area. The post holder will be expected to contribute substantially to strategic planning, whole Academy evaluation, quality assurance, and ensure there is a proactive response to emerging needs and priorities. Equally, the post holder will be expected to scan the horizon and position the Academy successfully to manage both statutory changes and evolutions in sector thinking. Furthermore, the post holder will be the strategic lead for all areas of staff development and improvement, both teaching and support staff. This role will ensure students receive an education, and leave the Academy with exceptional outcomes and best positioned to succeed in their future learning.

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

Our employee benefits package includes:

• You'll get being a Co op member, you'll get a Co op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co op Food stores.
• Co operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
• Co operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans

And More!

For more information about the Co op Academies Trust, please visit:

The Co op Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust.

Co op Academies Trust is a working name of The Co operative Academies Trust, which is a multi academy trust.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Co op Academy Stoke-on-Trent Shane Richardson

Westport Road Tunstall
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST6 4LD

Co op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co operative values and principles.