Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum and Standards
Full time hours per week
HISP MAT are seeking an exceptional leader to become Deputy Headteacher at Medina College.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a proven track record of leading whole school initiatives, managing change and creating a caring environment that promotes achievement.
- Have clear strategic direction and vision, with an absolute focus on raising educational standards through strong leadership.
- Have experience of leading the curriculum across their school. Drive a consistent and coherent approach to curriculum delivery, blending traditional and digital methods to meet the needs of all learners.
- Develop an equitable learning journey for all.
- Have an infectious passion for learning, inclusion and success.
- Be an ambitious, inspirational and enthusiastic leader who has the ability to motivate others.
- Mentor and develop staff to enhance their teaching practices, particularly in curriculum development and the use of pedagogical technology.
- Be instrumental in setting high expectations for oneself and others with the ability to create, develop and lead high performing teams.
- Have a consistent drive to improve on the quality of outcomes for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and motivate students, staff and other stakeholders.
- Be well informed and solution focused, using initiative and a flexible, creative and good-humoured approach to leadership and teamwork.
- Be an aspiring Headteacher and be able to deputise for the Headteacher.
- Support the Headteacher and Trust to support the Trust’s values of Courage, Ambition, Excellence, Sustainability, Equity and Pupil’s First.
This demanding role is a very exciting opportunity where you are needed to make a difference.
Medina College (inc The Island VI Form) is part of HISP MAT. We believe in building excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential in all of its school communities. There are multiple schools within the Trust, covering the age ranges from nursery to 19 with plans to expand and grow.
Please have a look at our supporting information and watch our video. If you feel you have what it takes to be part of our dedicated, driven and passionate team, or you have any questions, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Safeguarding: HISP MAT are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices also reflect this commitment. Online searches and references will be taken up for those candidates short-listed for interview. The successful candidate will be subject to relevant employment and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
For further information and an application pack, please visit the vacancies page of our website
Please return completed forms to: hr@iow.hispmat.org
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday, 18th April 2025
Interviews: 1st and 2nd May 2025
PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.
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