Assistant Headteacher - Maths Lead

Join a team that’s as ambitious as you are.

South Shore Academy has recently joined the Cidari, A Multi Academy Trust with 13 primary schools across Lancashire, and another secondary academy, St George’s School, Blackpool. One of the highest performing secondaries in Lancashire.

We are at the beginning of our journey to offering high-quality education in a vibrant, traditional learning environment. We are dedicated to nurturing ‘the best from everyone’ and helping every student achieve their full potential in an academic, caring, inclusive community.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Headteacher who shares our vision.

Through modelling and promoting our values of dignity, hope, community, wisdom, humility and kindness; all members of South Shore Academy are encouraged to be aspirational. We empower our students to achieve their goals, fostering a culture of contribution to society.

As a valued colleague and a member of our senior leadership team, you will be instrumental in laying the foundation of excellent standards of education and creating a stimulating and purposeful environment where our students develop a love of learning and can make excellent progress.

Although we are just at the very start of our journey, South Shore is committed to becoming one of Blackpool and Fylde’s best performing schools on 5+ English and Maths and the Progress 8 measures. We believe in delivering a quality academic education combining the heritage of modern ambition built on traditional values.

Cidari is committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within the school and the wider Trust. We expect the kind of exemplary behaviour that allows our teachers to do their jobs as effectively as they can.

If you share our passion for education and want to be part of a team that’s making a difference in the lives of young people, then we want to hear from you. Apply now to join South Shore Academy, where we support every pupil, whatever their background, to make real progress and achieve their full potential.

WHAT WE EXPECT:

● Support the Head in the delivery of the school vision, for all learners

● Lead the school in the absence of the Headteacher for assemblies, management decisions, budget control

● Take ownership of evidencing our improvement of outcomes for all learners

● Manage and motivate the support team, including TAs, lunchtime staff and all support staff

● Work closely with teachers to enrich and improve curriculum planning across all subjects and year groups

WHAT WE OFFER:

● A supportive and dynamic academy with a commitment to high academic standards.

● Enthusiastic and engaged students who are eager to learn and achieve.

● A dedicated and experienced team of staff and governors who work together to create a positive and inclusive environment.

● Strong partnerships within our Trust and the wider community, offering a wealth of shared resources and support.

● Extensive opportunities for both professional and personal development, with a focus on leadership growth.

● A motivated and experienced Governing Body and central Trust team providing robust

support.

● Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).

● Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support.

● Access to a range of health and wellbeing benefits, with a Trust-wide focus on employee wellbeing, including the right to switch off outside working hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

● Employee benefits and rewards through Perkbox.

● Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL:

● Hold as a minimum, a B.ED or B. A & PGCE / PGDE or equivalent & have at least 4 years

experience in teaching or leadership.

● Have a full understanding of processes involving children in care, child protection and

safeguarding and be committed to working in partnership.

● Have an innovative and creative approach.

● Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning and the professional

development of staff.

● Have high expectations that motivate, support and challenge teachers and students alike.

● Have excellent communication skills.

Closing Date: 12pm on 16th October 2024

Proposed Interview Date: 18th October 2024

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are part of Cidari Education - Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.