The Priory Ruskin Academy is seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher with the drive, talent and passion to strategically lead the extensive pastoral teams and systems within the academy.

Emotionally intelligent, proactive and values-driven, our ideal candidate will be committed to improving the life chances of our young people by overcoming barriers to learning and ensuring all students have a rich experience within and beyond the curriculum. Your significant experience and knowledge of pastoral provision will continue to shape the direction of Ruskin, which has an outstanding reputation for its holistic approach to education and superlative pastoral care of our students.

We would actively encourage prospective candidates to visit Ruskin in order to appreciate its warmth, unique energy and sense of a genuinely mutually supportive community. Our forward thinking, highly aspirational and dynamic approach within the academy is underpinned by a strong sense of care from a cohered, committed and highly professional staff.

As a MAT, our size and scale allows for both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development and future pathways. We are determined in our mission to ensure that our students become fully fledged citizens of the world and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All staff benefit from annual appraisals, outstanding CPD opportunities, out Trust Employee Benefit Programme and an excellent HR team.

Keen to find out more?  Please feel free to make an appointment by contacting Mrs A Wilson  awilson@prioryacademies.co.uk or Mrs C Burton ceburton@prioryacademies.co.uk, PAs to Headteacher.  Alternatively, please call the academy on 01476 410410.

The job description and person specification can be found in the attachments.

Please select Apply Online to begin your application. Please note CVs are not accepted.

For expressions of interest, from colleagues within the Trust, please complete the internal application form on the Trust website at The Priory Federation of Academies Trust - Internal Application Form (prioryacademies.co.uk)

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust strictly adheres to UK-GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.