About Us: Finch Woods Academy is a specialist school for pupils presenting with social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) and other complex needs. The academy is currently experiencing a challenging period of improvement having gone through significant changes to its leadership team over the past year. Manor Hall Academy Trust are providing high quality and effective support to the academy and this appointment will ensure that the new leadership team has the breadth of expertise and experience to drive the academy forward to become a leading provision of its type in the very near future.

Key Requirements: The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding operational and strategic leadership credentials, with a strong desire to embrace challenge. Knowledge and experience of working with pupils with SEMH would be an advantage to applicants. The Deputy Head will lead by example, and model the skills, attributes and characteristics to build positive relationships with all stakeholders. Applicants with a proven track of leadership are encouraged to apply.

Ambitious, driven and aspirational candidates should contact Michele Brennan at Finch Woods Academy on 0151 271 3288 to arrange visits to the school prior to applying to meet the Headteacher, staff and pupils and find out more information.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit Finch Woods Academy as part of the selection process. This unique opportunity allows candidates to immerse themselves in all areas of the school, gaining valuable insights into our ethos and daily operations.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

The selection process will include an interview and job-related task(s) to be held week commencing 13th May 2024.

Manor Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, including, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.

Please also note that if you are shortlisted for the role, we will conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children, and that we may want to explore with you at interview.