Deputy Headteacher

We are thrilled to share with you this exciting opportunity to join us as Deputy Headteacher. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader to further contribute to the life chances of our young people. Orchard Park is a highly successful school, proud of its ambitions and diverse community. We pride ourselves on routines, systems and excellence. We are a calm, happy and high achieving school. The successful applicant will be fiercely passionate about the improvement of life chances for our children and committed to continuing to develop the foundations we have already built here at Orchard Park High School. They will also be someone who is great to work with; honest, passionate, supportive, reliable and collaborative. Working in senior leadership at Orchard Park High School takes dedication, resilience and tenacity. The successful applicant must be high performing and obsessive about education. As well as their whole school remit, all senior leaders contribute to the wider leadership of all aspects of daily life at school. This includes taking full part in our priorities for teaching and learning, outcomes, conduct and character and really values leading our community. Main responsibilities:

• support the school in the application of the Trust and school policies, decision-making and strategic planning
• promote and develop excellence in standards of teaching and learning and behaviour
• develop an ethos of extremely high expectations amongst others
• take full responsibility for key areas of the school's work
• manage staff and resources
• monitor progress towards achieving the school's aims
• be a highly visible presence around the school and model expectations at all times
Please download the recruitment pack for further information. Closing date for receipt of applications is 9am Monday 14th October 2024. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.