Assistant Head of Sixth Form at Derby Moor Spencer Academy

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About this Role

Derby Moor is a vibrant and exciting place towork and to learn as both a student and a member of staff. Our school motto of'Together We Succeed' captures our approach to life and learning at the academyand also reflects the diversity and aspiration of our school community. Ourmotto is underpinned by our four core values:

Achievement - We believe that everyone canachieve, regardless of background or personal circumstance.

Aspiration - We believe our students and staffcan be the best in their chosen field. Our renowned employability curriculumgives our students the knowledge, skills-base and experiences they need to aimfor greatness and to aspire to be the best they can be. For staff, our bespokecpd offer ensures they have developmental opportunities and are supported tobecome expert practitioners.

High Expectations - We believe highexpectations are the foundations of success and expect the highest standardsfrom our community. This is in terms of their conduct, communication andcommitment to their own development. We are preparing students for life and theworld of work, as such, we will not settle for anything less than excellence.

Community - We believe that the community atDerby Moor is unique and is key in preparing our young people for life inmodern Britain. Our community is diverse and we all embrace the rich variety offaiths, cultures and backgrounds that exist here, working together to ensureeveryone feels valued, safe and fulfilled.

AtDerby Moor Spencer Academy, we take great pride in the facilities that we offerour students. Our school was re-built in 2013 and now features a welcomingentrance plaza, state of the art technology and a diverse range of learningspaces and sports facilities.

The Sixth Form leadership team are acollegiate and hardworking team of staff who care passionately about studentwelfare and attainment. Sixth Form academic and vocational provision hasdeveloped significantly over the past three years and we have a trend ofrapidly improving outcomes. Subjects are delivered by highly skilled, dedicatedand supportive practitioners who are passionate about their subject area. As aschool we have a strong focus on promoting employability skills and creatinglife-long learners.

The post holder will support the Head of SixthForm with the operational running of the Sixth Form. This will include therecruitment, induction, retention and academic monitoring of all Sixth Formstudents. They will provide teaching andlearning support to secure excellent standards of achievement, attendance,punctuality and standards while supporting the enrichment, personal developmentand wellbeing of all. They will supportstudents in their progression to Post 18 pathways, liaising with appropriatebodies and organising events to maximise student progression from Post 16 tothe next phase. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play an integralrole in an ever expanding andcompetitive Sixth Form.

We areseeking to appoint an individual who:

• Hasthe ability and desire to contribute positively to the wider school community.
• Hasexcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire others.
• Isan excellent teacher in their specialist subject and can deliver high qualitylearning experiences.
• Canlead assemblies and parental events, setting an ethos of high expectations andaspiration
• Willalways go the extra mile to support our students to succeed.
• Hasthe potential and ambition to become a Senior Leader.

Inreturn, as part of the Spencer Academies Trust, we can offer you:

• A GOOD school (OFSTED 2012, 2017, 2022)
• A friendly, supportive and professional teamof staff
• A commitment to provide ContinuingProfessional Development
• An excellent support programme for new staff

If youwould like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please contact the HR teamon 01332 772706 or email hr@derbymoorspencer.org.uk

Early application is strongly encouraged as wereserve the right to close theadvert and interview ahead of the stated closing date.

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyoneto share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records withBarred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and thecompletion of Level 2 Safeguarding training.

It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barredfrom engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the roleinvolves this type of regulated activity).

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equalityand diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure thatstudents, parents, governors, employees,contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trustcommunity are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless ofProtected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is aDisability Confident Committed Employer.