Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral)
Sir John Leman High School
Beccles, Suffolk
- New
- Salary:
- L22 - L27
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April / September 2025
- Apply by:
- 28 January 2025
Job overview
Sir John Leman High School and Sixth Form, a beacon of academic excellence in Beccles, Suffolk, is thrilled to invite applications for the position of Deputy Headteacher, to promote and support the wider educational progress of all students and take a lead on pastoral care and Safeguarding.
Sir John Leman High School is a distinguished educational institution with a rich history of academic excellence, innovative teaching practices, and a commitment to fostering a love for learning. Nestled in the heart of Beccles, our school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inspiring environment for both students and staff.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape of our school.
We require an outstanding individual to recognise and build on current strengths while improving areas that will take Sir John Leman High from ‘Good’ to ‘Great’.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Dynamic and well-resourced departments
- A high level of induction and support for newly appointed colleagues
- A school which is proud of the exceptional progress and achievement of its young people
- A school rated as ‘Good’ by OFSTED
- A school committed to the well-being and professional development of staff
How to Apply:
If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Neil Massie at Academicis, our recruitment partner, on nmassie@academicis.co.uk or by phone on 07818 875514 / 01223 907979
Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust, a group of seven schools in Suffolk and Norfolk. Our mission is to provide exceptional education for our pupils. Newly formed in February 2024, the trust is on a journey of improvement, with Sir John Leman leading the way. As well as the opportunity to be a major influence within school, there will be opportunities to develop within the trust. We provide excellent opportunities for continuous professional development. Other benefits include:
· Access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College
· Pension scheme (TPS) with generous employer contribution
· Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
· Shopping and leisure discounts
· Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
· Affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. A full application must be submitted, CVs alone can not be accepted.
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About Sir John Leman High School
Sir John Leman High School is a co-educational 11–18 secondary school with academy status serving part of the Waveney region in north Suffolk. The pupil roll is around 1,400, with some 160 of these students moving on to the school’s sixth form.
Sir John Leman High School was established in 1631. It has been on its present site for over 100 years. In 1914 the school became the County mixed grammar school and in 1971 a comprehensive high school. In recent years building work has gone on to expand the school and improve its facilities.
The school’s sixth form offers a wide choice of 30 advanced level courses, and a range of different routes for those on a one-year programme of study.
Values and vision
Sir John Leman High School focuses on four key areas: achievement, ethos and values, opportunities and relationships. It aims to create a friendly, purposeful environment characterised by high expectations and exemplary standards of behaviour.
Every student is valued as an individual and helped to develop confidence and self-esteem and to achieve in all areas of school life. Creativity is encouraged, as is risk-taking in a caring and supportive environment. The school aspires to create excellent relationships, shared aspirations and an ethos of co-operation and respect.
Ofsted
“Leaders have created a highly aspirational culture. The broad and balanced curriculum combines with an impressive range of extra- curricular activities to raise achievement. Pupils are prepared exceptionally well for the next stage in their education. “
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