Assistant Headteacher (KS3) Behaviour, Attitudes & Personal Development

The Brian Clarke CE Academy is looking to appoint an experienced, strategic, and creative leader and manager to work with the Headteacher and founding team of staff to support the leadership of our new11-16 Church of England comprehensive school. The school opened with a founding team of staff in September 2022 to 240 young people and continues to grow annually to a pupil body of 1200 by 2026. The post of Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour, Attitudes and Personal Development KS3) at a new school is an opportunity that education professionals dream about, leading a talented and committed staff that is growing a school from Year 7 up; supporting the development of its ethos and embedding that in the community of the school and having the benefit of a brand-new building with all new facilities and supported by a local, successful and experienced Trust. In brief we are looking for:

• A leader committed to ambition, excellence and community who will work with the senior leadership team to drive the growth and development of The Brian Clarke CE Academy to become an outstanding provider for young people and a school where staff, who are committed and ambitious for young people, take pride in and enjoy their work.
• An inspiring informed educationalist with a clear understanding of what makes outstanding pastoral provision for all and the ability, understanding and experience to lead, develop and manage a staff team to achieve this.
• Someone who will go the extra mile for pupils, not because they are asked to but because they want to; someone who will do their utmost to ensure that all of our pupils progress to the future destinations of their choice.
• Someone who will inspire pupils and the staff they work with and build strong relationships with our parents, carers and community partners.
We are recruiting to add to our founding group of exceptional staff in order to achieve our vision and work together to create a genuinely outstanding school. As Assistant Headteacher you will shape the totality of the Brian Clarke experience for our young people as they move into KS4. Working for The Brian Clarke CE Academy means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.


• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• Teachers career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Central Oldham location close to good transport networks
Further details about the role Closing date for applications: Thursday 9th January 9am Interviews: Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th January 2025 Start Date: September 2025 The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.
• The successful candidate must be available for new staff induction days on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th August.
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