Howden School is excited to invite applications for an exceptional Deputy Headteacher (Quality of Education) to join our ambitious and forward-thinking leadership team.  Howden School is part of The Consortium Academy Trust. We are ambitious about the future – creating learning environments and excellence in teaching and learning that provide our children and young people with the best chance at a successful future. Coupled with this is the commitment, care and investment in our people, who we believe are our greatest asset. If you are a passionate, strategic, and collaborative leader ready to make a lasting impact, this is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your leadership journey.

About the Role

As Deputy Headteacher – Quality of Education, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational direction of the school. You will provide inspirational and highly effective leadership, with responsibility for:

• ·         Driving the development, implementation, and evaluation of a high-quality curriculum
• ·         Overseeing assessment strategies that secure excellent outcomes for all students
• ·         Leading and supporting staff to deliver consistently outstanding teaching and learning
• ·         Contributing fully to whole-school leadership and strategic decision-making
• ·         Deputising for the Headteacher when required

This role offers the opportunity to influence school improvement at the highest level while working closely with a committed and supportive Leadership Team

We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious, and experienced leader who is a good team player to be instrumental in our drive to enhance the curriculum for our students.  As a key member of the Leadership Team, the post-holder will actively support the vision and values of the School and Trust, and will deputise for the Headteacher as required.

About You

It is crucial that the successful candidate will have a real passion for curriculum development and will possess a number of qualities including a relentless drive for continued school improvement. A track record of successfully implementing whole school initiatives is imperative as is the ability to cultivate and maintain good working relationships with staff, students and parents.

What WE can Offer YOU

In return for your skills and experience, we provide a supportive and friendly environment to develop and thrive. We offer all staff access to an excellent pension (TPS); an excellent new staff induction programme; a commitment to high quality continued professional development; and free onsite car parking.

For an informal discussion about this post, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Dawn Mumby, Operations Manager via 01430 430448.  For further information and how to apply for this position please visit the School website www.howdenschool.net

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact our People Services team via vacancies@consortiumtrust.co.uk

You can complete the “Additional Requirements” section of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process.

The Consortium Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure, in line with the usual terms and conditions of employment at The Consortium Academy Trust.