Deputy Head - Student Engagement and Personal Development
Posted 14 days 20 hours ago by Emat
Establishment: East Midlands Academy Trust
Location: Prince William School
Salary: £72,162.00 - £79,475.00
Department: Senior Leadership Team
Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 25/03/:00
Interview Date: 31/03/2025 - 01/04/2025
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: AYR - All year round
Hours per Week: 27.50
Weeks per Year: 52.143
Pay Grade: Leadership Group L16 - L20
Your career ! We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Headteacher who thinks beyond the classroom. We are an organisation that recognises and values its diverse workforce. Join us at EMAT to be part of a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and impact.
About EMAT
EMAT is an exciting, innovative, and growing organisation where we strive to do things differently, aligned with our core values and purpose: that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated in July 2012 to establish, maintain, manage, and develop academies and free schools as world-class centres of excellence. We are a collaborative partnership that currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle, and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you'll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.
These include:
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
- Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools.
- A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
- A corporate eye care plan.
- Flu jabs for all staff.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including an online GP.
- Access to an employee lifestyle savings platform.
- Generous family leave.
About the School
Prince William School is located in Oundle, within easy commuting distance of Peterborough, Stamford, Kettering, Wellingborough, and Corby. It is a vibrant and friendly school that strives to deliver the challenging and inspirational curriculum our students need to prepare them for the ever-changing world of work. We have high expectations for all, and our aim is simple: to be the best school in Northamptonshire and beyond for every student, no matter what their ability or aspirations.
This is an exciting time for the school as examination results have seen rapid improvement and the school is expanding under the leadership of a new Headteacher. We are really proud of our 2024 exam results, with an estimated progress 8 score of 0.41 for Key Stage 4.
General Roles and Responsibilities:
The Deputy Head - Personal Development is a key role in the development of our Prince William School to realise its potential as an outstanding secondary school, where a sense of pride and belonging is palpable for the whole community, motivational for staff and students, and supports genuine student leadership opportunities at all levels.
This role plays a central role in the Senior Leadership Team of the school, whose vision is to ensure our students have experiences that are rich, accessible, and meaningful inside and outside of the classroom, preparing them for their next steps in life. They play an essential part in helping to implement agreed aims and objectives for the school as a whole and through their leadership of colleagues and students.
For more information or an informal conversation, please contact .
A Note for Recruitment Agencies
We have a team of internal recruiters, and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.
EMAT reserves the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.
EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age.
EMAT encourages a "Speak Up" culture where colleagues are encouraged to raise any concerns relating to risk or wrongdoing. You will be responsible for ensuring that colleagues are supported where necessary to raise concerns without blame or recrimination and should pro-actively raise concerns should they come to your attention.
Related Documents
Recruitment Pack: DHT - PD Application Pack.pdf Download
Safeguarding Information:
East Midlands Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
East Midlands Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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