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Assistant Headteacher
To start September 2022
Teachers Leadership Scale L11-L15
Salary £54,357 - £59,874
Do you want to make a real difference to the life chances of students and the communities we serve? Do you have the potential to achieve the best possible outcome and highest level of wellbeing for all students? If so we are looking for an Assistant Headteacher to join our forward-thinking Senior Leadership team.
We are looking for someone with vision, drive and strong leadership skills with a proven track record. Responsibilities will be focused on behavior and learning.We are particularly interested in candidates who share our commitment to improving the life chances of young people regardless of background.
This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious senior leader who is heading towards Headship and is ready to take the next step.
We are looking to appoint a colleague who shares our commitment to high standards of professionalism and academic achievement for every one of our students and who will go the extra mile to help them achieve excellence. If you are an outstanding practitioner with a commitment to high standards, we would be delighted to hear from you and look forward to receiving an application.
Opportunities for further progression will be available across the MAT for enthusiastic and ambitious candidates. This is a public facing role, so fluency in English is required.
We are looking for a candidate who:
· Believes that every student, regardless of their background, can make outstanding progress.
· Is rigorous, relentless, determined, creative and inspirational in their style and presence as a leader.
· Utilises a variety of teaching methods to present engaging, academically challenging and thoughtful lessons.
· Is caring and has the drive and passion to continue to develop strong relationships and wellbeing with staff, students, parents, governors and the local community.
· The ideal candidate will be able to display dynamism and determination.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team who truly aim to make a difference, not only to student life chances and successes, but also developing young people who contribute to society with kindness and confidence.
We can offer you:
· Enthusiastic, friendly and talented students
· A dedicated, experienced and hardworking team of staff with a strong sense of collective endeavor
· The opportunity to develop within a school which is supported by a highly effective Trust that is committed to staff wellbeing and development.
You must complete the application form fully and give details of all employment, training and gaps in employment since leaving secondary school to the present day. Any additional information, which you wish to bring to the notice of the selection panel should be included in your letter of application (supporting statement). Please ensure you say why and how you meet the criteria from the person specification in your letter of application. Full job description and person specification can be found at the end of this pack.
Closing Date: Midday 21st May 2022
Interview Date: W/C 23rd May 2022