Assistant Headteacher

Job Description

The Sandon School is an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive of around 1260 students with an excellent reputation in the local area. We have superb facilities and view ourselves as an innovative teaching and learning community. The school is situated close to the A12 on the east side of Chelmsford within easy reach of Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend and Brentwood and has good public transport links.

We are seeking to appoint a key member of staff to join the Senior Leadership Team from September 2020. Applications are invited from someone who has a track record of effective middle or senior leadership experience and who can think and act strategically. A key area of responsibility for this post will be to lead the pastoral team in securing good behaviour and wellbeing within the student community. This will include the line management of our Heads of Lower, Middle and Upper School. There will also be curriculum area line management responsibilities in common with other Leadership Team members. The successful applicant will have high expectations of students' achievement and behaviour and have the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire staff and students to achieve their best. Candidates will also contribute to the shared responsibility of being a member of the Leadership Team.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments will be subject to references and enhanced DBS checks.

Please contact Mrs J Hampton for an application pack on 01245 241141 or by email jhm@sandon.essex.sch.uk or see the school website for further information and an application form.

Completed applications should be returned to Jo Hampton, Headteacher's PA, The Sandon School, Molrams Lane, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 7AQ or via email to jhm@sandon.essex.sch.uk with an accompanying letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role.

Information about the School

The Sandon School is a popular 11-18 mixed comprehensive of 1275 students with an excellent reputation in the local area. We have superb facilities and view ourselves as an innovative teaching and learning community. The school is situated close to the A12 on the east side of Chelmsford within easy reach of Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend and Brentwood and has good public transport links.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.