Associate Deputy Head, Raising Standards Leader

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated leader to contribute positively to the school. You will have the potential to become an outstanding practitioner and able to demonstrate the professional and personal qualities necessary to inspire our students.

• Someone to facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• A professional who can lead the raising standards of student attainment and progress. You will also share and support the college’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

We can offer an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in our school, working alongside an enthusiastic and supportive staff team who are committed to achieving excellence for all of our students.

The successful candidate will:

• Have the potential to become an outstanding teacher in any subject area.
• Have a genuine belief in the potential in every child
• Have high expectations for all pupils through our PRIDE values
• Have a flexible ‘can do’ attitude
• Be a strong team player

This is an exciting time for the school as we are in the process of settling into our newly refurbished building. Astley Sports College is an 11-16 inclusive co-educational college that is co-located with the Outstanding Cromwell High School.

Application packs can be downloaded from our website at www.astley.tameside.sch.uk/vacancies. Completed application forms to be emailed to t.bolt@astley.tameside.sch.uk. We would encourage interested applicants to contact us and arrange for a look round the school and to discuss the roles further.

Closing Date: 9:00am – Wednesday 1st April 2015.
Interviews will take place: Thursday/Friday 23rd/24th April 2015.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Astley Sports College is striving to be an effective Equal Opportunities Employer. All employees are recruited, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, the requirements of the job and similar objective, relevant criteria.

SAFEGUARDING

Astley Sports College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offer is subject to DBS checks and satisfactory references.

ASTLEY SPORTS COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, Tameside SK16 5BL
Tel: 0161 338 2374/6872 Fax: 0161 304 9251
Email: t.bolt@astley.tameside.sch.uk
11 – 16 Mixed Comprehensive NOR - 568
Headteacher: Mr. E. Murphy