Assistant Head Teacher – Quality of Education

This post would be ideal for an experienced leader who wants to continue to motivate and develop the existing staff team, build on the existing strengths of the academy, and ensure even better academic outcomes for pupils. The successful candidate will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner, have a strong understanding of current research into what constitutes effective teaching and learning, and have good knowledge of KS2 curriculum and pedagogy.

The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and raise the standards of learning for all of the students with whom they are required to work.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust, was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. We welcomed three further secondary schools in Derby to the Trust in 2021 and opened Bluecoat Trent Academy, a secondary Free School in Nottingham, in September 2021.

The Trust comprises Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Community School, Alvaston Moor Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training).

The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust make this an excellent opportunity to join us as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

In return, we can offer: 

• Archway benefits, to include shopping discounts and competitions.
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice.
• Access to teachers’ pensions.
• Access to discounted travel schemes.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Comprehensive training and support.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• Eyecare voucher scheme.
• Free flu vaccine.
• Access to e-learning and development.

How to find out more

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit our website via the apply button.

We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Closing date: 9am on Monday, 13th May 2024.

Interview date: Friday, 17th May 2024.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.