Deputy Headteacher (behaviour and inclusion)

We set the bar high in terms of our expectations of student attendance, behaviour and academic achievement while ensuring that our young people are given all of the support they need to reach those ambitious standards. As a result, Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is now one of the highest performing schools in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Behaviour is a particular strength of the school, reflected by the calm and purposeful atmosphere in our classrooms and corridors. It is a genuine privilege to work with our young people.

We are looking to appoint a driven, compassionate and resilient Deputy Headteacher with a high level of moral purpose and the ability to motivate and develop trust in others. The focus of the role will be to enhance our high standards of behaviour, strengthen the sense of belonging felt by all students and build on our culture of respect and inclusivity. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to provide strategic leadership towards the school’s 2030 vision of an exceptional education for all.

In return we offer:

• A competitive salary

• A full and varied CPD programme offering teaching and leadership development for our staff

• An opportunity to work in a supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow

• Wider opportunities to be involved across the Futura Learning Partnership

• An energised and professional working environment

• Benefits include; pension scheme, discounted sports centre/gym membership, free wellbeing support & medical cover, free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme and EV car scheme.

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is part of the Futura Learning Partnership, a partnership of schools which span 5 local authority areas: Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Working together to provide a high quality educational experience for all students in their care and be a truly inclusive provider of 3-18 education in the area. We are a mixed MAT, comprising 6 secondary, 21 primary and a special school. We work in partnership with the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which brings considerable benefit to all our schools.

The closing date for applications is: 23:59 on Sunday, 21 April, 2024. Interviews will be held during week beginning 29 April 2024.

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, online searches and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.