Are you passionate about making a difference and leading a KS3 team in a setting where every young person matters? Aspire Academy, an Alternative Provision dedicated to re-engaging students who’ve struggled in mainstream education, is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Head of Key Stage 3 to join our supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.

At Aspire, our ethos is to develop the individual, build resilience and independence, and nurture confident young minds. We are a community founded on mutual trust, where every student is valued, supported and encouraged to thrive. Our core values of Inclusive Community, Courage and Empathy guide everything we do – from personalised curriculum design to building meaningful relationships with students and colleagues alike.

As Head of KS3, you will play a key role in shaping a curriculum and culture that meets the unique needs of our learners, fosters engagement, and supports academic and personal growth. You will have the opportunity to lead with heart and purpose, helping students to overcome barriers, build confidence and prepare for future success in education and beyond.

If you are an inspiring leader with a commitment to inclusive practice and a drive to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What we can offer: 

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

• Occupational Health

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free on site Parking

Job Details

Additional Responsibility in addition to current hours.

Hours of Work: 1 FTE

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Assistant Vice Principal 

Travel Required:  Occasional

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.  You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process.  Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.