Head of Academy

Could you be Eastborough Academy’s next Head of Academy? We’re looking for a visionary leader to build your team to be a valued school at the heart of the local community, to join us at Easter 2025 (although we may be flexible around this), on a full time, permanent basis.

We’re keen to hear from you whether you’re an experienced or aspiring Head of Academy, who aligns with our mission and values! 

What can I expect as a Head of Academy within Delta Academies Trust? 

·        Joining a successful Multi Academy Trust, who are transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England.

·        You’ll receive individual support as a Leader from our successful team of Executive Principals, and support from our Directors of Learning to ensure teaching and learning is delivered effectively.

·        You’ll join a large network of our other Heads of Academy and Principals across the Trust, meaning lots of collaboration and peer support

·        You’ll have access to ongoing CPD (both internally and externally) with opportunity to further develop your skills and career alike 

What can I expect as Head of Academy at Eastborough Academy? 

·        You’ll be leading a Primary Academy who serve a diverse and multicultural community, for which we have received a national inclusivity award.

·        You’ll be leading a team of staff who are incredibly committed to raising academic standards and aim to achieve this by providing a safe, structured and nurturing environment and curriculum.

·        You’ll be leading an Academy who value the contribution made by our parents and encourage them to play an active role in the education of their children

·        You’ll be based in our Grade II listed building with close transport links, within easy-reach of the M62 and M1.

·        You’ll be leading an Academy with approx. 225 pupils on roll, offering education from part time Nursery places up to Year 6, and our pupils speak over 16 different languages.  

If all this aligns with what you’re looking for as the next step in your career, we welcome visits to our Academy so you can find out more about us first-hand. Please contact our central recruitment team on 03451960095 or email recruitment@deltatrust.org.uk to arrange. 

We are hoping to interview for this position on Thursday 19th December, with a closing date for your application on Friday 13th December.   

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area… 

Financial Wellbeing:

·        Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme

·        Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*

·        Access to an extensive discounts platform 

Physical Wellbeing:

·        24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household

·        Gym & fitness discounts

·        Cycle to Work scheme*

·        Free annual flu jab

·        Private Medical Cover (Individual cover only for permanent posts) with the option to add family members via a personal salary deduction.

Mental Wellbeing:

·        Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme

·        Menopause Support Service

·        Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Delta Academies Trust undertake to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences.

Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability.