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We are a welcoming and caring community where our core values of Limitless Potential, Intentional Excellence, Mutual Respect, Genuine Integrity and Amazing Grace, based on Christian values, run through all we do. It is central to our ethos, day-to-day curriculum, extra-curricular activities and pastoral structures.

Here at Grace Academy, we not only focus on the academic excellence of students but also work with students to support them to be the best human beings they can be.

We have high expectations for all those involved in the education of children. All students leaving Grace Academy must have the qualifications they need to follow the path they have chosen; that students do not limit themselves, and that staff and parents support them in raising their expectations and aspirations.

We pride ourselves on our caring ethos with a strong and genuine focus on staff wellbeing, putting development and wellbeing at the heart of our work. We work hard to look after our pool of talented staff who are encouraged to grow, develop and work collaboratively.

The Trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve its local community. Academies within the Trust collaborate to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our students.

Due to expansion, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly effective Assistant Head of Key Stage to support the Heads of Year to lead the pastoral and academic performance of our students in order to achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes. This is a non-teaching role working term-time only.

We offer:

• A friendly, innovative, and exciting community in which to work.
• A vibrant learning environment where students are ready and focused on learning.
• Professional development led by our 'Cultivating Excellence' structure to support a coaching culture across the Trust to enable staff to be the best they can be.
• Opportunities for training and development through the teaching school based at Sponne School.
• Access to an internal market for promotions within the growing group of TLT academies.
• Pension schemes for both teaching and support staff;
• Medicash Health Plan which provides employees with access to a range of healthcare expenses covered within the Level 1 Policy (policies can be upgraded at your discretion);
• Use of the onsite gym and sporting facilities.
• Free lunch when undertaking a duty.
• Free refreshments in the staffroom to access throughout the day.
• Staff wellbeing/workload committees who help to support staff wellbeing and organise social events.
• Employee Assistance programme which provides free counselling and wellbeing packages.
• Free eye care vouchers and annual flu vaccinations.
• Free work laptop and use of up-to-date IT equipment.
• Plenty of on-site parking.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and will have experience working with and supporting young people

How to apply:

Please read through the information in the pack carefully, and please do not hesitate to contact the Academy if you would like to arrange a pre-application visit – we strongly welcome this. If you cannot visit, then please feel free to phone us to talk about the post.

Visits to the school or an informal confidential discussion can be arranged via Sarah McAdam (Principal’s PA) at sarahmcadam@graceacademy.org.uk or on 02476 589 000.

You should ensure that you have completed all sections of the application form. Please submit your letter of application with no more than two A4 sides.

plus your application form to Sarah McAdam via email at sarahmcadam@graceacademy.org.uk by Friday, 17th April 2026.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check and will be required to disclose any previous spent convictions or cautions.

In line with the recommendation in KCSIE 2022, Tove Learning Trust adopts the policy of requiring all new staff who join to have a DBS check and immediately become a member of the update service. This requirement is a contractual obligation, and further information will be provided to successful applicants.