Deputy Head: Director of Character Development and Personal Development

This is an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our forward looking, ambitious and happy school.  The position has become available due to promotion of the Deputy Headteacher to the post of Principal within another Academy Trust for September 2024. We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Head who has high expectations of themselves, colleagues and students and with the energy and determination to make a difference. The successful candidate will be strategic, reflective and positive; someone who motivates and inspires confidence; a clear communicator who is collaborative and builds strong relationships. We are looking for a colleague who will share our positive, hardworking ethos and be committed to developing students.

It is an exciting time for an ambitious individual to be joining the Senior Leadership Team with the appointment of a new Headteacher for September 2024.

We welcome applications from successful Senior Leaders with experiences that will enable them to advance character education and personal development. There is some flexibility regarding the specific responsibilities of the role depending on the experience, skills and strengths of the successful applicant. We do not have any preference regarding your subject specialism. 

The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552. Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”. 

Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five non-selective academies. Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background. 

The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above. The academies receive back office central support services including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.

Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years. 

We are offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a thriving school with passionate and enthusiastic students who are dedicated to their learning and as part of committed and supportive staff. This is a fabulous community which is full of character; proud of our history and tradition whilst being forward thinking and creative.  Staff and students thrive on extremely positive relationships underpinned by our expectations that everyone in our community should strive to be their best. We are committed to excellent teaching and learning in an environment where students relish the opportunities they are given to master the subjects they are studying, are willing to take risks and enjoy the intellectual challenges this brings. We develop staff and students who have the desire and courage, combined with the emotional, intellectual and practical capacities to change the world in ways that might be great or small but are always for the better. We are a happy and caring school which values and takes pride in diversity and celebrates individuality.  

If our vision, ethos and ambition match your own philosophy, please read the applicant pack and information on our website to find out more about the role and the school and how you can fit with our vision and values. Visits are welcomed at specified times and can be arranged by contacting the Head’s PA, Mrs S Harvey.

In order to submit an application, please complete the Academy Trust application form including the names and addresses of two referees, to the Headmistress, Miss C Berry. CVs will not be accepted.   Your application should include a statement, of no more than two sides of A4, addressing your reasons for applying for this post, address the requirements of the job description and person specification to outline your professional experiences, skills and strengths and how they are suited to the demands of this role.

King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will have to meet the requirements of the person specification including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Closing date: Monday 13th May at 9am

Interview date: Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st May 2024

 The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting eleven schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

CHARITY NUMBER: 529051