Job Ref No. ECC4008-417L Position Type: Deputy Headteacher Pay Range: Leadership 13 - 17
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 09/05/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: To be confirmed  

Job Description

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About the role:

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to contribute to the Ramsey Academy's journey of school improvement. The successful candidate will be joining a Senior Leadership Team led by a newly appointed Executive Headteacher who has previously provided support for the academy on behalf of the Bridge Academy Trust, and which also includes a newly appointed Head of School. The academy was judged to be 'good' for the Quality of Education, Leadership and Management and Personal Development in its 2024 Ofsted inspection. There is a strong foundation for the school's new senior leaders to build on; this is a school with huge potential.

The specific responsibilities of this role will be determined on appointment, taking individual strengths and school needs into consideration. However, the successful candidate must have a minimum of three years' experience at Senior Leadership level with demonstrable proof of impact in the areas of responsibility held.

Tours of the school for prospective candidates will be available on:

Wednesday, 30th April at 9am

Friday, 2nd May at 2pm

Wednesday, 7th May at 11.30am.

Please contact Catherine Downes, P.A., to make an appointment: cdownes@ramseyacademy.com

Alternatively, for an informal conversation about the post, please contact the Executive Headteacher, Julia Mead:jmead@moulshamhigh.org

Work Schedule:

Full time, Permanent

How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to The Ramsey Academy.

Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to office@ramseyacademy.com

Closing Date: Friday, 9th May 2025 at Midnight

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Further details are available from: t: 01787472481 e: office@ramseyaccademy.com w: ramseyacademy.com

Information about the School

The Ramsey Academy is a popular over-subscribed secondary school in the heart of the Halstead community.

Our focus is to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’. We work hard to support students in their educational journey and provide them with the skills and knowledge they need for their future.

The Ramsey Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Mrs Downes
Colne Road, Halstead
Essex, CO9 2HR
Telephone: 01787 472481
Email: cdownes@ramseyacademy.com

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