About the job

Key information

• Full time, permanent
• Pay Scale: LS 15-20
• From: January 2025
• Closing date: 5pm on 11 October 2024 (interviews 22 and 23 October) (Please note that interviews will be held during the school day and cannot be rearranged)

Following the recent growth of the school we are looking to appoint a talented and experienced pastoral leader to the position of Deputy Headteacher at Axe Valley.

What will I be doing?

You will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of behaviour across the school, securing strong rates of attendance for all students and will have responsibility for continuing our rigorous approach to Safeguarding. You will also be supported by an Associate Assistant Headteacher (Designated Safeguarding Lead) which will allow you to focus on the strategic leadership of Safeguarding across the school.

What is in it for me?

Axe Valley is a wonderful school to work in, with brilliant students who deserve the best from staff. We are proud of our recent Ofsted Good judgement but have the vision to drive for even greater things in the future. Axe Valley is well respected in the local community.

We have higher than national average numbers of students on the SEND register as a result of a strong SEND provision and we pride ourselves on the high standards of behaviour that are in place across the school. The success of vulnerable students is at the heart of our self evaluation. We are excited to continue to improve and are looking for a dedicated leader who is passionate about improving the life chances of vulnerable students.

One of the ten schools within the Blackdown Education Partnership, Axe Valley currently has approximately 700 students in Years 7–11. The Academy is located in East Devon, in the beautiful market town of Axminster, which is set on the River Axe. Axminster is just a few miles inland from the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site but has excellent rail links to London and Exeter.

This is a really exciting post for a candidate who wants to make a difference to our students.

We can offer:

• A supportive team, both in the school and the wider trust
• Access to networking events across the wider trust
• Opportunities for training and development
• Staff wellbeing offer, including access to counselling
• Cycle to work scheme

Supporting documents and information

We would very much encourage potential candidates to come and see Axe Valley and have a tour around the school. Please get in touch with Liz Heron (PA to Headteacher and HR Co-ordinator) to arrange a visit.

Telephone: 01297 32146
Email: admin@axevalley.bep.ac

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offer is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding checks. The Trusts Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can we found on our website

Recruitment Pack

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