Deputy Headteacher

Leadership Scale L21 - L25 + Lift Schools Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Lift Schools Benefits 

Permanent, Full Time 

January 2025 Start 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our rapidly growing, successful school as a Deputy Headteacher. We pride ourselves on positive relationships based on mutual respect and demand nothing but the best when it comes to aspirations, outcomes and behaviour. You will lead on Quality of Education within the School, with a focus on Teaching and Learning. We will consider candidates with different areas of expertise.

New Rickstones Academy is graded ‘Good’ (November 2023) and has a state of the art building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff. Over the last 8 years the academy has seen a huge increase in student numbers, with the number of students on roll more than doubling. The academy is a popular choice in the local area, is oversubscribed, and has added another new building to meet this demand. 

New Rickstones Academy is a great place to work with a friendly and supportive team. Staff numbers have also increased and the academy is proud to boast high retention rates. Development is a priority with an extensive and successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff. 

Every member of the team is a vital part of our committed and ambitious team and we have been very successful at developing teachers and leaders with progression both within, and beyond the academy. 

Our “Curriculum Drivers” run through all that we do as we encourage students to be safe, happy, the best they can be, and be proud.

Mastery: delivering excellent teaching & learning and developing excellent students who are ambitious and committed.

Character: developing students into well rounded young people who we can be confident in to “do the right thing when no-one is looking”.

Perspective: how our students fit into the world around them, how they appropriately challenge wrongs, and promote what is right. Students are open minded, compassionate and promote the differences found in all of us.

We are looking for someone inspirational, to provide professional vision and leadership for the Academy. You will drive and secure success, ensure high quality outcomes, and embed the highest of standards while also continually promoting a positive culture.

If this advert, our website, and the job description sound of interest to you, please contact us to find out more and to arrange a tour - msmalley@newrickstonesacademy.org  / 01376 515 756 x230.

Closing date : 25th September 2024

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

1. We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
2. With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
3. We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

We offer you:

Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.

Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.

Generous Benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.

Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

 Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

 We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.