POST-16: RECRUITMENT AND TRANSITION LEAD

Leadership Scale 1-6: £49,781- £56,316*

*Staring point will be determined by current salary and relevant experience

Join a leading school which prides itself on the high quality of education, enrichment and care provided to all and is committed to the wellbeing of students and staff.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an experienced and proven middle leader to take on a significant post-16 leadership brief, working as a member of the post-16 leadership team to make a positive difference to our students and to realise our vision to be a world-class school which is at the heart of our community.

The role will add capacity to our post-16 leadership team as post-16 student numbers continue to grow, exceeding 600 from September 2025. It will entail close collaboration with the Assistant Headteacher: Post-16 and other members of the post-16 leadership team and specific responsibilities will include:

Planning and implementing the post-16 recruitment strategy and addressing identified recruitment priorities each academic year alongside the AHT: Post-16
Ensuring that students make a smooth and successful transition from year 11 into year 12
Working alongside the AHT: Post-16 and post-16 colleagues to plan and deliver the successful running of key high-profile events such as Open Evening, Taster Day, Transition Day and Enrolment in August
Developing and implementing opportunities to positively market Post-16 and also to celebrate success among the school and in the wider community
Working closely with colleagues to ensure students make a smooth transition into year 13 and ensuring maximum retention
Oversight of communication and processes relating to inclusion

Applicants should have at least 2 years’ middle leadership experience, proven impact of outstanding achievement in their substantive leadership role and be ready to make a significant, strategic contribution to Post-16.

Flexibility within this time allowance will also be expected by the post holder to enable meetings and events to take place outside of normal working hours as required, e.g. after school or for any major events seen as critical to the role’s success, alongside A-Level results days and GCSE results/ enrolment week, as per a normal leadership level contract.

The successful candidate will also have very high expectations and an unwavering commitment to all students maximising their potential through outstanding learning, teaching and support.

Ilkley Grammar School is an outstanding, vibrant 11-18 comprehensive, with over a 400-year tradition of serving the local community. We are committed to Personal Best as reflected in our Vision and Values:

“Our vision at Ilkley Grammar School is to provide a world-class, inclusive education and exceptional opportunities which will enrich us both individually and collectively as a community. We will inspire, support and challenge each other to achieve our Personal Best so that we all grow in wisdom and stature. By modelling our Personal Best values and championing equality and diversity, we will make a positive difference to our own lives and the lives of others and will be empowered to lead and influence positive change on a local, regional, national and global scale.”

We are a fantastic learning community, set in one of Yorkshire’s most scenic areas, whose facilities will soon be transformed with a multi-million-pound capital investment from the DfE’s School Rebuilding Programme. Our graded Ofsted inspection of December 2024 once again confirmed us Outstanding in all areas of inspection with inspectors concluding that “Ilkley Grammar School is an amazing school,” where “every pupil gets a chance to shine” and is supported “to fulfil their potential”. Praised for the exceptional quality of education, “fully inclusive” ethos, and “rich curriculum” that ensures “excellent, sustained outcomes,” the school was also celebrated for its “shining” sixth form, “exemplary personal development,” and provision of a “calm environment” where students “flourish” through outstanding support, pastoral care, behaviour, and opportunities.

We are proud to be the founding school of Moorlands Learning Trust and a member of the Red Kite Teaching School Alliance with a firm commitment to school-to-school support and developing highly effective collaborative practices.

We are looking for:

successful middle leadership experience of at least 2 years with proven impact
a proven track record of outstanding secondary school teaching and results, including very high progress levels across the whole ability range and exceptional A level outcomes
meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work
strong post-16 knowledge, skills and experience to command the respect of staff in all contexts
excellent organisation skills in order to plan, coordinate and deliver high-profile events
strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with a range of stakeholders
a dedicated and passionate teacher and leader who has resilience and a strong, positive work ethic
a positive colleague who is inspirational to staff and students and committed to sharing best practice
a strong commitment to personal development and inclusion

In return for your commitment, we can offer:

the opportunity to make a real difference
students with ‘highly positive attitudes to learning’
personalised CPD with a strong commitment to professional growth and developing individual career paths
a commitment to mobile technologies
a very calm and orderly school with high expectations and an ethos of trust and care
a committed and established staff and a supportive leadership team, parents and governors
a location on the edge of Ilkley Moor in beautiful Wharfedale which was judged by The Sunday Times to be the best place to live in the country in 2022 and continues to be listed as one of the best places to live
with good transport links to Leeds and Bradford

Closing date for applications: 8am Monday 3rd March 2025

Provisional interview date: Week commencing w/c 3rd or 10th March 2025

Ilkley Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond school. The school adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safe recruitment. All persons employed by the school, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome. All teaching staff members recruited by the school have their eligibility to teach checked with the DfE.

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