The Potteries Educational Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust, working collaboratively with educational institutions from across Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and beyond, seeking to improve outcomes for all children and young people in the region. The Trust is a vibrant Learning Community working to maintain and develop excellent and innovative teaching and learning. The Trust seeks to deliver high quality parental engagement, pastoral support and the pooling of resources and expertise to achieve an Outstanding learning experience and outcomes for all our children and young people. Institutions work together to foster high quality academic and pastoral support, utilising the best elements of educational research in moving existing strong practice to outstanding in every sense.
Biddulph High school is a popular Academy with just under 800 students on roll, situated in a pleasant residential area on the edge of Knypersley and enjoying an excellent reputation. The Trust is a vibrant learning community, working hard in the areas that we serve to maintain and develop excellent and innovative teaching and learning. The school is an Ofsted graded GOOD.
Are you an ambitious and inspiring leader with a passion for improving outcomes for all pupils?
The Potteries Educational Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team at Biddulph High School and contribute to the next stage of the school’s development. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving school improvement, strengthening the quality of education, and shaping the strategic direction of the school.
We are seeking a highly motivated and reflective leader who has a strong track record of impact and is committed to securing the very best outcomes for every pupil. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, an effective team leader, and someone who can inspire colleagues and pupils alike.
The exact responsibilities of the role will be determined following appointment, allowing us to align the strengths and experience of the successful candidate with those of the existing leadership team. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates who have experience, interest or expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Standards, Teaching & Learning
• Curriculum & Student Experience
• Rewards, Attendance & Behaviour
• Safeguarding & Inclusion
Please indicate within your application which area(s) most closely reflect your experience and professional strengths.
The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be
considered for this role.