Deputy Headteacher

This is an exceptional time to join a young but growing and ambitious trust, whose aim is to transform the lives of some of the most vulnerable pupils in the region. As a trust we are not only growing in terms of the number of schools, students, staff and parents but also in the depth and breadth of experience, knowledge and expertise we have across our schools. 

 We are seeking a talented and credible professional who will support the Executive Headteacher to ensure that our school is provided with the highest quality support, challenge and intervention. This role will primarily be based in Cheshire East / Macclesfield.  

We believe that The Fermain Academy and Skills Centre can reengage those students (age 12 – 16) who have become disconnected with not only mainstream education but with their own dreams and aspirations. We want to help students to recognise their achievements, and by delivering a personalised curriculum that will allow them to sit a minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent). We will prepare them for a world where they can truly realise their full potential. Designed to encourage all students to be respectful of, and generate their own alternative viewpoints and ideas, we’ll deliver a complete academic, social and emotional learning experience by placing students in smaller working groups led by adult role models that our students trust.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Yours sincerely 

Simon Cotterill

Executive Headteacher

Purpose of the Role:

The Deputy Head Teacher at Fermain Academy plays a major role in supporting the Executive Head Teacher with the day-to-day management of the academy as well as taking a lead role in the strategic direction of the school. The Deputy Head Teacher will be required to deputise and assume full responsibility for the school in the absence of the Headteacher. 

 As a member of the leadership team, the Deputy Head Teacher will play a major role in formulating the culture, vision, aims and objectives of the school, establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved, managing staff and resources to achieve the aims and objectives and monitor and evaluate progress towards their achievement. 

 Duties and responsibilities

 In addition to the professional duties as given in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document, the Deputy Headteacher will have the following specific roles and responsibilities: 

·         To be non-class based but there will be a small timetabled teaching responsibility

·         To lead on behaviour’s and attitudes towards learning, academy culture and ethos.

·         To lead on teaching and learning throughout the school including the curriculum

·         To lead a system and culture of continual improvement and high standards in teaching through coaching, team-teaching, and demonstrating excellence

·         To lead on all matters pertaining to statutory assessment and testing.

·         To lead on induction, admissions and transitions with home schools and local authority placements.

·         To take a major role in monitoring and evaluating school provision related to raising standards and achievement.

·         To take a leading role in the pastoral care of all children in the school including behaviour management, child protection and safeguarding. 

·         To take a leading role in the safeguarding and attendance of students.

·         To support the Headteacher in the day-to-day management of the school by taking specific responsibility for exclusions, suspensions, rewards and enrichment.

·         To provide occasional support across the multi-academy trust as directed by the Chief Executive and to attend relevant network meetings.