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Required: January 2020
Salary: Leadership Scale
Location: Southend on Sea, Essex
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
This successful and oversubscribed school is seeking to appoint a highly motivated leader to join its Senior Leadership Team. We seek a creative and ambitious Assistant Head Teacher who will be able to have a significant impact on the development of teaching and learning at the school. The role includes leadership of the school's Sixth Form, along with similar duties held by other members of the Senior Leadership Team. Responsibilities can change over time, as the senior team evolves.
We are:
- Situated in Southend over-looking the Estuary; with excellent rail and transport links into London and Essex.
- A safe and happy school with very high standards; where young people thrive and enjoy their educational experiences both inside and beyond the classroom.
- A school which plays an active part within the local community.
The successful applicant will:
- be a well-qualified graduate with proven leadership skills.
- be passionate about teaching and learning.
- enjoy working with young people and have a determination to achieve the best for every student.
- be an outstanding teacher.
- be focused on student achievement and progress.
- care about the life chances of every young person.
If you would like the chance to join a dynamic team in a happy and successful school, please visit our website for further information: www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk/vacancies.
The school welcomes applications from Teachers of all faiths or of none.
Closing date for applications: Monday 30 September 2019, 9.00am
Interviews: Monday 14 October 2019
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. St Bernard's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.