Assistant Headteacher - Safeguarding (Full time / Remote / UK)

Do you have the drive to ensure all students can access the highest quality education in an environment suitable for them, regardless of their personal circumstances?

MVA is an award-winning online independent school for students aged 11 - 18. Founded in December 2020, we have become the fastest-growing independent school in the UK and have won multiple awards including the National Business Award for Best Business in the UK with under 50 Staff in 2022.

Explore our website (https://www.minervavirtual.com/) to learn all about us, including our Four Pillars, Teachers, recent news and pupil/parent testimonials. You can also see an introductory video here.

We have an opportunity for a well-qualified, insightful, and committed Assistant Headteacher, Safeguarding.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of best practices in education, knowledge, experience, and the drive to remain fully up to date with safeguarding policy and practices to support the well-being of children. They will possess strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, alongside an innovative and forward-thinking mindset, the ability to approach problems creatively, and the desire to contribute to an ambitious, innovative, nurturing online school where pupils can thrive. 

Minerva's Virtual Academy is a rapidly growing educational institution and there are significant opportunities for the successful candidate to make their mark as we continue to develop. The job description attached outlines major areas of responsibility but should be viewed as a guide rather than a definitive list of duties. 

Please feel free to explore our website, which includes recent news and pupil/parent testimonials. If you have any questions relating to this opportunity please direct these to recruitment@minervavirtual.com.

Job Description:

We are excited to appoint a new senior leader to join us in championing and overseeing the safeguarding of our students and help us ensure all students achieve their potential during their time at Minerva’s Virtual Academy.

Minerva’s Virtual Academy is at an exciting time in its evolution having grown to over 600 students in three years.. We are a continually developing fast-paced online school in pursuit of even better outcomes. To achieve this we are now seeking an incredibly engaged and highly motivated leader to join us in our next phase with a sharp focus on safeguarding.

An outward-facing, active approach is required for this role,  along with being an excellent communicator to confidently work with staff, students and families to ensure the safeguarding of our community. You will have an unstinting belief that every young person, whatever their starting point or circumstances, feels safe learning at MVA and that our purpose is to make positive differences to the lives of our young people.

As an Assistant Headteacher your responsibilities are multifaceted and crucial for the safety and well-being of all students. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly ambitious team of staff and make a positive impact on our students’ lives. 

Each Assistant Headteacher has their own specific responsibility and leads strategically in the area for which they are responsible. The successful candidate will be responsible for Safeguarding with their principal responsibilities to include overseeing all safeguarding and child protection issues, promoting the well-being and safety of all pupils, taking overall responsibility for the safeguarding provision for all pupils and to ensure that policies, procedures, and protocols are properly understood and followed consistently. We shall appoint a leader who has vision and is not afraid of always looking for ways in which the School can improve. They will be an outstanding teacher, in any discipline, who can analyse educational developments, determine what is appropriate for our pupils and staff, and successfully implement change.

As an Assistant Headteacher for Safeguarding, your role is critical in ensuring the safety and well-being of students and adults within the school community.

For more information and to read the full job description and person specifications, please see the attached document.