Job Description

About us

WHY THE FERMAIN ACADEMY IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

At The Fermain Academy, we are proud to offer a supportive and innovative working environment where staff can make a real difference to the lives of young people. As an outstanding alternative provision school, we specialise in re-engaging students aged 13-16 who may have struggled in mainstream education. Our focus is on providing personalised learning, promoting positive behaviour, and ensuring every student has the skills and confidence to succeed in education and beyond. We value collaboration, professional development, and creating a culture where staff and students can thrive.

As part of this role, you will lead and develop our Skills Centre, delivering high-quality vocational and practical learning. This includes subjects such as Construction, Design Technology, Hair and Beauty, Art, Child Development, and Textiles, equipping students with real-world skills, qualifications, and experiences. The Skills Centre is an exceptional, purpose-built facility that forms the heart of our student-focused curriculum, offering the opportunity to build strong links with local employers and training providers. This is a chance to create engaging, purposeful learning experiences that have a tangible impact on students' futures, helping them progress confidently into employment, apprenticeships, or further education.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the outcomes for young people.



ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Priorities?

Support the strategic vision and direction of the Academy Support strategic leadership and management to staff within the Academy Support with securing and sustaining effective teaching and learning throughout the school Undertake Performance Management and Line Management responsibilities for a group of teachers and other staff in the school Deploy staff and resources efficiently and effectively to meet specific objectives in line with the school's strategic plans. Ensure effective pastoral care and behaviour support throughout the school To be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management when the Headteacher, or Deputy Headteacher are not in the Academy
Teaching and Learning?

The Assistant Headteacher will help secure and sustain effective teaching and learning throughout the Academy, monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and standards of students' achievement, and use benchmarks to track set targets for improvements.? He/she will:?

Contribute to the teaching of their specialist subject throughout the school as required Support and maintain an environment and a code of behaviour for learning which promotes and secures good teaching, effective learning and high standards of achievement Help organise the curriculum and its assessment; work with the Headteacher and other Senior Leaders to monitor and evaluate it in order to identify areas for improvement Ensure that the curriculum and assessments meet the Academy's curriculum requirements Ensure that improvements in literacy, numeracy and information technology are priority targets for all students
Leading and Managing Staff?

The Assistant Headteacher will help motivate, support, challenge and develop staff to help secure improvement.? He/she will:?

Maximise the contribution of staff to improving the quality of education provided and the standards achieved and ensure that constructive working relationships are formed between staff and students in the Academy?

Ensure that equal opportunities and inclusion policies are reflected in practice Work with the Senior Leadership Team to implement and sustain effective systems for the management of staff performance, incorporating appraisal, threshold and targets for teachers, including targets relating to professional practice and students' progress and achievement Specifically motivate and enable all staff in the Academy to carry out their respective roles to the highest standard, through high quality continuing professional development based on assessment of needs Line manage staff members as directed by the Headteacher Lead, support and co-ordinate the provision of high-quality professional development Sustain their own motivation and that of other staff Ensure that professional duties are fulfilled, as specified in the Terms and Conditions of Service of Teachers
Partnership Working?

Support in establishing a culture and curriculum which fulfils the aims and requirements of the wider community as set out in the vision Seek opportunities to invite parents and carers, community figures, businesses and other organisations into the Academy to enrich student experience and to promote the Academy's value to the wider community Collaborate with local schools, the local authority and other agencies to promote inclusion and the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional and cultural well-being of students and their families Represent the Academy at relevant meetings, as and when required

Health and Safety/Child Protection

To help ensure that health and safety standards meet statutory requirements, monitoring health and safety matters within the school, particularly ensuring that members of the staff take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others To help ensure that Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures and Department of Health assessments of Children in Need are rigorously complied with, and that the welfare and health and safety of students are of prime consideration To promote the safety and well-being of students and staff To ensure good order and discipline of students and staff
Trust collaboration and CPD?

Develop and plan their own CPD to support the Academy's strategic development plan Actively work with colleagues across the Trust to seek improvements to the curriculum, personal and social development, and general processes and procedures across the school.
Benefits

LOOKING AFTER OUR TEAM

At the Yes Trust, we believe our aims and vision for our students and their carers are best achieved through supported and valued team members. We offer the following benefits to all Trust employees from their first day with us:

Access and support with training and CPD including further professional qualifications. Specialist training where required Cycle to work scheme Flexible and supportive approach to work Free lunch at school Free parking Nursery benefits Education Mutual - access to free face to face counselling, physiotherapy, nurse help-line, prescription service whenever you need it Perkbox A huge range of discounts, free gifts, perks including shopping, eating out, holidays The wellness Hub - access to a variety of practical and useful resources Medical - on-line GP appointments, prescriptions, and advice at a time convenient to you
Desired Criteria

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications/Education

Graduate Status Recognised leadership / behaviour / curriculum / SEMH qualification Qualification in School Leadership

Skills and Experience

Involved in the implementation of the new national Curriculum Experience of leading Personal, Social Development (PSD) projects Experience in leading Vocational subjects

Teaching Experience - expectations for all teachers

Evidence of having led whole school learning and teaching strategy Demonstration of high expectations Success with students who are below expected levels Successful experience of teaching Design Technology, Construction, Engineering or related vocational subjects Proven track record of securing positive outcomes for students, particularly those with additional needs or in alternative provision Experience of designing and delivering engaging, practical and purposeful vocational learning Understanding of assessment and accreditation routes within vocational and technical education Experience of managing health and safety requitements in workshop or practical settings

Leadership and Management

Proven ability in leading a staff team Experience of recruiting and inducting staff Effective liaison with Governors and a good understanding of their role Evidence of leading CPD for staff, Governors and Parents Ability to develop and maintain a high-performing vocational team Experience of curriculum design and implementation at a strategic level Ability to translate whole-school vision into effective practice Clear understanding of quality assurance processes and school improvement

Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge and experience of current good practice and development in special education provision

Knowledge of successful practice in teaching hard to reach students

Knowledge of how to promote independence for young people with complex needs

Behaviour for learning training

Strong understanding of vocational and technical education and its role in reengaging young people

Awareness of SEND and SEMH needs and effective strategies to support engagement and progress

Knowledge of health and safety requirements in DT and construction-based learning environments

Understanding of how to prepare students effectively for employment apprenticeships and further education
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Essential Criteria

Essential Criteria

Qualified Teacher Status A degree or equivalent Evidence of further professional development

Skills and Experience

Working alongside other school and external professionals to ensure robust procedures and sharing of good practice Helping raise standards of literacy and numeracy in tandem with other staff by implementing appropriate interventions Using class support strategies and monitoring the impact Application of the need to delegate responsibility with accountability for area of responsibility Analysis of data for impact and to target support areas Rigorous tracking providing detailed and accurate information to underpin and ensure a planned programme of professional development for all staff to ensure they meet the needs of individual students Inspiring staff to promote a love of learning to all students including those who struggle with formal education Resolve conflict through active listening and negotiation Demonstrate a flexible approach and a willingness to listen to others Provide advice and guidance to parents and carers in a positive and clear manner Remain calm when working under pressure. Evidence of: Training and understanding of child protection

Teaching Experience - expectations for all teachers

Proven ability to:?

Set high expectation which inspire, motivate and challenge students Promote good progress and outcomes by students Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge Plan and teach well-structured lessons Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment Fulfil wider professional responsibilities Communicate and work effectively in a multi-disciplinary school team including parents/guardians and other external agencies Commitment to school-wide focus on student attainment

Leadership and Management

Evidence of successful experience in a middle or senior leadership/management role Evidence of successful experience in developing initiatives and managing change Evidence of effective contribution to the School Development Plan Evidence of effective delegation to staff and effective follow-up to ensure tasks are complete to a high standard Ability to analyse situations, prioritise and help to implement realistic solutions Ability to establish and develop good relationships with all involved in the school Commitment to the school's wider community

Knowledge and Understanding

Demonstrate a good level and understanding of ICT Knowledge of how to deal with safeguarding issues in school. Knowledge of OFSTED Framework Thorough knowledge of current educational issues, including SEN legislation, guidance, code of practice and developments Awareness of current developments in education and the implications of these Understanding the planning of the National Curriculum and its application in a school, including assessment, recording and reporting, and be able to adapt as per the school's curriculum plan Know how to use a school's data to identify strengths and areas of development Understand how to plan appropriate interventions Behaviour management techniques for groups and individuals Know how to develop effective rapport with students, this being based on high expectations and establish a purposeful learning environment

Other

Demonstrate and communicate clear vision Expectation of high achievement of all students Evidence and understanding and commitment to equality of opportunity Respect for students' individual difference Commitment to parental partnership in education and developing links between school, home and the community An ability to establish and maintain positive partnerships with parents, students and communities Awareness of the need to develop a school culture responsive to the nature of the school's communities Positive recommendation from present employer Satisfactory attendance record Safer Recruitment criteria met For internal candidates, proven track record in own setting
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 54,393.00-61,534.00 per year

Work Location: In person