Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection  

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.   

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity. 

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy. 

 All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.  

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.   

Unity Primary Academy is looking for an inspiring, ambitious and highly motivated Deputy Headteacher or senior leader ready for the next stage of their progression to join our vibrant, inclusive school community. You will be at the heart of our Vision and be the driver of continued development securing great outcomes at every sphere of school life. Our Deputy Headteacher is someone that sees opportunity in each day, supported by outstanding teams delivering the best for our pupils built on strong relational foundations. Our school has made incredible progress over the last few years with an excellent reputation in the local community and our new Deputy Headteacher will be working alongside the Headteacher in delivering our key promise: Giving Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day. We are proud of our nurturing ethos, our high expectations for and of every child, and our belief that education transform lives. As we continue to grow and strengthen our provision, we are seeking a leader who shares our passion for excellence and our commitment to unity, kindness, and ambition.

Why work with us 

There are over 60 schools within the Trust which means we can offer opportunities including: 

▶️Collaboration across other REAch2 schools, both locally and nationally. 
  
▶️ Specialist curriculum support and training from our Trust experts - providing a flightpath for professional development 
  
▶️ A  support package for staff wellbeing 
 
You’ll be working for a Trust with big ambitions for all our schools to be 'great'. We want to be national leaders in sustainability; to transform our teaching and learning through digital transformation and to ensure social justice is at the heart of what we do.