We are now recruiting for SLT Secondment September 2026 – August 2027

Humberston Academy is an oversubscribed ‘outstanding’ academy located in an affluent area of North East Lincolnshire. With Ofsted recognising the outstanding practice in place for Behaviour and Attitudes, Safeguarding and Personal Development, our students are in safe hands with regards to expert support.  Humberston Academy achieved ‘World Class Schools’ status in December 2019 and re-accredited in 2022. Humberston Academy continues to deliver incredible opportunities to young people with a specific focus on STEM enrichment and favourable links to the apprenticeships industry as well as traditional route towards higher education.

Humberston Academy has also been appointed as the Teaching School Hub for the local region which will allow all colleagues to access leading edge career professional development in order to enhance the standard of teaching as well as the opportunity to deliver CPD to colleagues locally in our profession.

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop their character and learn. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts as well as engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become active and purposeful global citizens.

At Humberston Academy we are committed to equality, inclusion and diversity. We are incredibly proud to have been awarded the Rainbow Flag award in 2022 and successfully re-accredited in 2025. In addition to this Humberston Academy prides itself on sharing important environmental values with all our stakeholders. This has allowed us to achieve Eco School Status since 2021. The successful applicant will be expected to be aligned to our ethos and culture as a member of Team Humberston.

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

You will be joining a hard-working, friendly and supportive team community at a very exciting time as our academy goes from strength to strength.

About the role

·         Provide a role model for the academy in setting professional standards and showcasing relational practice

·         To be pro-active with regards to safeguarding within the Academy

·         To line manage a Head of Year and quality assure systems for a specific year group

·         Be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of a key group of students

·         Promote high expectations of student behaviour

·         Ensure training supports priorities within the academy

·         Lead and co-ordinate the systems and responsibilities assigned

·         Use data to inform the strategic deployment of areas responsible for

·         Set appropriate challenging targets for all colleagues’ line managed

·         Support your HOY with the delivery of assemblies, line-ups, events as required

·         Review areas of responsibilities within the Academy Improvement Plan

·         Prepare for and attend all review meetings with the Principal/ Vice Principal

·         Support and lead relevant school events within the academic year as applicable.

·         Support the management of behaviour for all students (particularly in your year group assigned)

·         Ensure a positive climate for learning is promoted throughout the Academy.

·         Lead on a whole school area for improvement giving evidence of impact and outcomes which mutually meets the needs of the applicant and Humberston Academy.

·         Review all policies and procedures that you are responsible for.

·         Provide and support effective communication with stakeholders (including parents/ carers, governors, external agencies).

·         To proactive on your leadership duties at break and lunch times for your assigned areas.

Salary

• TLR 2.1 £3527.00

Who we are looking for

Ability to act as a positive role model to staff and students

Well motivated, enthusiastic and can-do attitude

Honesty and integrity

Good organisation and time management skills.

Be flexible and resilient in response to a changing educational environment

A commitment to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive co-operative environment in which all students and individuals working for and on behalf of the organisation feel respected and able to give their best. 

Apply now

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 Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.