About our Academy

The Arbours Primary Academy is a vibrant, 2 form entry school located in Northampton.

At The Arbours Primary Academy, we are a happy and skilled close-knit team of teachers and support staff who work together to achieve the best outcomes for our well behaved and enthusiastic pupils. Staff here are all encouraged to be ambitious, develop their careers and we aim to provide personalised, professional development to suit the needs of the individual.

The Arbours Primary Academy is an OUTSTANDING school.

About the role:

The Deputy Headteacher will:

Report and deputise effectively for the Headteacher when required to do so;

Lead the academy in the absence of the Headteacher.

Support the Headteacher in creating, developing and evaluating the aims of the school in partnership with pupils, staff, governors and parents.

Provide clear strategic direction to the academy

Alongside the Headteacher, contributing to the Academy Improvement Plan and Academy Self Evaluation Form.

Leading on all aspects of provision for all children with Special Educational Needs and those students in receipt of the Pupil Premium ensuring children are thriving within the academy.

To have already/be willing to undertake the SENCO qualification or to support the SENCO in school.

To have an excellent track record of teaching. Senior leaders at The Arbours need to be role model for all staff.

To lead and support the current pastoral team. The pastoral team consists of the DSL/DDSL team, family support worker and SENCO.

To be a deputy DSL within the Academy and/or be willing to undertake the relevant safeguarding training.

Support and contribute to the school’s system for a whole curriculum, in accordance with the abilities and needs of the pupils.

Support and contribute to the school’s system for the review and evaluation of teaching and learning.

Be an excellent classroom practitioner who has experience of teaching across the ability range and key stages.

Support staff with monitoring the raising of pupils’ standards of achievement and attainment.

Work in partnership with the Headteacher and the Governing Body to ensure that sound management of finance, personnel and resources enables the school to offer best value for money.

Contribute effectively as a member of the Senior Management Team; play a major role in the professional development of all staff and in the management of INSET.

Lead and support staff in the management and development of their curricular responsibilities to promote high quality teaching and learning.

Foster the development of a positive and supportive ethos for academic and social learning.

Oversee the pastoral care, personal development and general behaviour of the school; and to help promote equality and diversity within the school.

Display a high standard of professional behaviour and integrity at all times.

Act as a team leader in the performance management system.

Promote and develop a partnership with parents which recognises the worth of their contribution to their child’s education.

Assist the Headteacher in the day-to-day running of the school; be involved in the organisation, planning and delivery of assemblies as and when necessary. 

Salary & Benefits

L3 - L8 FTE £54,394 - £61,534 per annum

Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

An excellent provision for your professional development and Leadership Development programme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

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To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button.

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.