Deputy Headteacher

Potter Street Academy is an inspiring place to work and learn and like all academies within The PCLC Trust, demonstrates a strong commitment to the cooperative values. PCLC Trust is a successful and highly collaborative partnership of local schools committed to raising the educational ambitions of the communities which it serves.

In the role of Deputy Headteacher you will be responsible for ensuring that the highest standards of teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment are provided across the whole school. You will play an integral, key role alongside the Executive Heateacher and the Head of School to inspire, motivate and influence colleagues and children, in securing the highest quality of education. This is a key role within our Senior Leadership Team at Potter Street Academy; a fantastic opportunity for someone with drive, enthusiasm and high aspirations to work in partnership in the school and across the trust to make a real difference to our young people and their families. Our trust has a proud record of developing leaders and providing career pathways that have the opportunities to progress. So if you are looking to make a huge difference in our academy with a view to further progression within the trust in the medium term we are the school for you and would welcome you.

This role does have a class based teaching commitment of 2 days per week.

We will offer the successful candidate:

• Amazing children who have great learning behaviours .
• Friendly and committed staff who are supportive, open to new ideas and keen to continue to develop professionally.
• Ongoing high quality professional development opportunities for leadership growth.
• Opportunities to engage with experienced colleagues across our trust, which will influence school practice and the wider educational landscape in the trust.
• Regular coaching sessions from the executive Headteacher and other executive leaders from across the trust
• Supportive and committed governance at all levels.
• A commitment to your well being, including regular opportunities to work from home
• A trust well being programme that supports all staff - including access to our staff Well being hub, gym access and salary sacrifice schemes

Visits to Potter Street Academy are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school reception, 01279 866504.

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 24th April 2024

Interviews: Week beginning 29th April 2024

To apply, please submit your completed application and personal statement to Miss Tunai Musa; hr@pclc.co.uk

'PCLC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Criminal Records Bureau'