GLF Schools’ Aureus School is looking for a new Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum) to join them in January 2025.

We seek to recruit an outstanding leader who will understand, inspire and contribute to the strategic leadership and development of our school.

Your opportunity

As an experienced Deputy Headteacher, or an Assistant Headteacher with a track record of significant impact in school improvement, you will be pivotal in maintaining our high standards of excellence and be committed to championing the needs of our students to support them in achieving their full potential. Working collaboratively as part of the Senior Leadership Team and with a focus on curriculum, you will work at the forefront of modern education, harnessing the power of expert teaching to provide an exceptional learning experience and making a positive impact in the community.

Candidates should be driven by a clear moral purpose and a passion for working with young people. You must act as a role model to staff and students, build teams, and empower others.

At GLF Schools, we strive for an inclusive environment where staff and students are comfortable expressing their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on race, sex, gender reassignment, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion/belief.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large Multi Academy Trust that comprises 42 schools (Primary and Secondary) across the Southeast of England with a large school support team of talented and passionate specialists.

About Aureus School

Aureus School is a co-educational comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 16 years. We firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and our approach is driven by a belief in a comprehensive education centered around high expectations for all. As a community, we believe in creating a learning environment that is both engaging and exciting, with an education that challenges our students to think critically and push boundaries. There is no limit to what our students can achieve, and we provide the necessary support and resources so that everyone can succeed. As a purpose-built school, opened in 2017, Aureus has brand new technology using the latest equipment to enhance the students' learning experience.

Our mission is simple: Cultivating ambition; high standards for all.

We are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment that empowers all of our students to succeed. Our vision and core values of Ambition, Resilience and Respect guide every aspect of our educational journey, ensuring that each student’s experience is marked by excellence, ambition and unwavering high standards.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our school support team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive teaching pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start date: January 2025

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Pay Scale: GLF Leadership Scale 18 - 22 (England and Wales)

Closing Date: 24th September 2024

Shortlisting Date: 25th September 2024

Interview Date: Week commencing 30th September

Contact

We encourage you to visit the school and meet with Kirsty Rogers, Headteacher before applying. Please contact Amy Porter via the school office to arrange this.

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.