Are you an inspiring leader who, through leading by example, will promote high expectations and support the delivery of high attainment and pastoral care for all students?

You will be joining the SLT team at Broadoak Academy at an exciting time, with a new Principal and Vice Principal this is a chance to implement positive ways of working with our wider SLT team. At Broadoak we have a high proportion of PP & SEN pupils, and this role would suit someone with experience with this mix of pupils.

As a senior member of the academy Senior Leadership Team this role will implement priorities for academy improvement that support the achievement of excellent outcomes. Working with the leadership team to predominantly lead on the operational delivery of one or more of the academy’s strategic aims which might include raising standards, teaching and learning, curriculum, progress and exams, behaviour and ethos, attendance, safeguarding and pastoral support, EDI or personal development.

About you:  

You will:  

be a qualified teacher. 
have professional knowledge of what constitutes high quality and standards in teaching and learning.  
have the ability to write reports, keep accurate records and communicate effectively  
have proven ability as an excellent classroom teacher  
thrive as an experienced leader in an aspect of whole school development  
enjoy leading and managing a team.  
understand clearly the curriculum and assessment of pupil progress

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.  

About Broadoak Academy:

Broadoak Academy is an ever-growing secondary school located in Weston-super-Mare and is quickly becoming the school of choice for parents in the town. We are very proud to be an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school. We have a strong sense of belonging and community, and as such, we work together to offer students a well-balanced, happy and successful education. Our community is assured of Broadoak’s pivotal role in their children’s education, wellbeing and futures.

Why work at CLF?  

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:  

Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.  
Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.   
Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.  
Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.  
Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.    
Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.  
A collaborative culture which supports workload.  
Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.  
Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.  
A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.  
Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!

Recruitment timeline:  

Closing Date: 14 May 2026 @ 11:59pm

Shortlisting Date: 15 May 2026

Interviews: 22 May 2026

Please note: If selected to attend an interview, candidates will be asked to identify one area of school improvement that you believe would have the greatest impact on the school at this point in time and create a 10 minute presentation to be delivered on the interview day.

Your choice will be based on:

*Your professional experience

*Your understanding of current educational priorities

*Your initial research into the school’s context (e.g. published information, outcomes, curriculum intent, community context)

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school prior to interview in order to develop a more authentic and informed understanding of the school’s context. Please contact Debbie Gully, PA to the Principal and SLT

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs, a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.   

Please note we are able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.   

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist. 

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