Head of School
Lightcliffe Academy
Calderdale
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 13 April 2015
Job overview
Abbey Multi Academy Trust
Lightcliffe Academy
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious senior leader looking to play a pivotal role in a new Academy at the start of its improvement journey.
Lightcliffe Academy launched in March 2015, part of the Abbey Multi Academy Trust. Located in Halifax, in the Calder Valley, the academy serves 1,500 students between the age of 11 and 18.
The predecessor school was rated “inadequate” by Ofsted in 2014 and was placed into special measures. Improvement was too slow and the young people who attend Lightcliffe Academy deserve more. So, our vision is clear: rapid improvement to take us to “good” within 18 months, and then beyond towards a judgement of “outstanding”.
The building blocks for this change are already in place. As a new academy within the Abbey Multi Academy Trust we are fortunate to be able to draw on the capacity from founder school, Abbey Grange CofE Academy, Leeds. Combining their skills, systems and expertise with the talented staff in Lightcliffe Academy, we now have a powerful formula for improvement.
The challenge for our new Head of School is to lead us on that journey and ensure we are successful.
This is a flexible role, and we’ll look to shape a portfolio that fits your specific skills and expertise. What is fixed though is that you’ll have an overall remit for leading improvements in teaching and learning across Lightcliffe Academy. This is an exciting strategic role.
We’ll ensure you have a fantastic support network around you, so you’ll have the opportunity to make your mark in a professionally supportive, challenging and caring environment. You’ll work directly to, and be coached by, Executive Principal Carol Kitson.
This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious leader, probably an existing Deputy Headteacher or Vice Principal looking for a step into a broader leadership post.
To find out more visit www.joinabbeymat.co.uk/lightcliffe/hos or call James Sturdy or Charlie Wiffen at Navigate on 0844 800 5300.
Closing date: Monday 13th April 2015.
About Lightcliffe Academy
- Lightcliffe Academy
- Stoney Lane, Lightcliffe, Halifax
- West Yorkshire
- HX3 8TL
- United Kingdom
Lightcliffe Academy is a mixed, mainstream, non-denominational school located in Halifax, West Yorkshire. The school has a sixth form and admits students aged 11-16. Currently 1,100 students attend the school.
The Lightcliffe Academy is part of the Abbey Multi Academy Trust, which was established in 2014. The trust strives to cultivate schools that excel individually and strengthen the partnership by sharing best practice.
Paul Cooper, Head of School - Lightcliffe Academy
Values and vision
Lightcliffe Academy aims to develop the whole child by focusing on the values of Respect, Endeavour, Dignity Service and Aspiration. High standards of teaching and relevant challenges reflect its commitment to cultivating students who work hard and can take responsibility.
The caring nature of the school helps to instil self-confidence and empower students to work together and grow together.
The Academy has a dedicated and talented team who are committed to achieving the best for our students. We are working hard to unlock the potential in Lightcliffe Academy as well as further developing our capacity through the appointment of new members of staff.
Joining us at this exciting time presents a career defining opportunity. We have begun our improvement journey that will take us to “good”, which will be an incredibly rewarding experience for everyone at Lightcliffe. All staff will benefit from opportunities to work closely with other partners in the Abbey Multi Academy Trust and, most importantly, our students will flourish.
If you are seeking a truly distinctive role within a unique environment, please come and visit us and see what Lightcliffe Academy and Abbey MAT have to offer.
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