Vacancies

Permanent, full-time to start as soon as possible. 

Salary: Leadership main scale LPS6-LPS10 per annum + Health Cash Plan and Benefits package 

Merchants’ Academy is a 3-18 Academy sponsored by the Society of Merchant Venturers and the University of Bristol. This is an exciting time to join us as the Academy grows and standards continue to rise.  The Academy is very well resourced, where staff and their development is a priority.

We are currently recruiting for an inspirational, conscientious, highly professional Assistant Head to join the executive team at Merchants’ Academy. The successful candidate will have led in a responsive and strategic safeguarding and attendance context with extensive experience, knowledge and a track record that demonstrates impact. You will have a proven ability to support, develop and coach others, as well as the ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities whilst maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, diplomacy and conduct. 

We are looking for a leader who:

• is inspired and motivated by the Trust core values, and the Academy itself

• is a well-grounded and inspirational individual with recent experience of senior leadership in education

• has an impressive leadership career history with clear evidence of developing teams and implementing whole school strategies to improve and maintain student safety and attendance

• has presence and visibility with the ability to inspire, motivate and empower others whilst holding them to account

• has a proven track record of ensuring the highest standards of safety are fully embedded within the school culture

• has high expectations for all pupils so they develop a love of learning, curiosity, aspirations and a belief they can achieve more than they ever thought possible.

• has a detailed understanding of strategic safeguarding, child protection and student attendance supported by evidence, to raise standards and deliver positive outcomes for all children

• is passionate about the opportunities the PSHE curriculum can bring to all children

• demonstrates behaviours consistent with the trust’s values

• is flexible and versatile to cope with diverse needs, changing priorities and meet the needs of the Trust

We particularly welcome applications from under- represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Closing Date: Tuesday 18th April 2023 at 9:00               Interviews: w/c 24th April 2023

Merchants’ Academy is part of Venturers Trust and is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all staff.