The Stephen Longfellow Academy is seeking to appoint an exceptional and ambitious colleague to the role of General teacher & Leader of Upper School. This is a key leadership position within the academy and an exciting opportunity for an accomplished practitioner to make a significant impact on student outcomes, curriculum development and whole-school improvement.

We are looking for an inspirational leader who combines excellent classroom practice with a proven ability to drive improvement. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for upper school, ensuring that all students benefit from an ambitious curriculum, excellent teaching and the highest standards of support, challenge and aspiration.

Working closely with senior leaders, you will lead and develop Curriculum Leaders and wider staff teams, championing a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. You will play a crucial role in raising achievement, improving attendance and behaviour, and ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their full potential and progress successfully into further education, employment or training.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong track record of securing excellent outcomes for students.
• Has successful leadership experience and the ability to inspire, support and challenge colleagues.
• Can analyse performance information effectively and use it to drive improvement.
• Has a detailed understanding of curriculum development, teaching, learning and assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and ensuring all students can succeed.
• Has the vision, determination and leadership skills to make a substantial contribution to academy improvement.
• Shares our unwavering belief that every child can achieve highly, regardless of background or circumstance.

Applicants should also have:

• A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the effective use of the Pupil Premium.
• The ability to put vision into practice