Job Description
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An exciting opportunity has arisen in our school and our Federation. Therefore, we are recruiting for an Assistant Headteacher to work with us as we move forward.Our school community is looking for an inspirational individual who wishes to help shape the future of the management and success of our Federation.
The successful candidate will undertake a range of strategic responsibilities. They will have the opportunity to take the lead on areas of improvement and development, including the leading of our provision for pupils entitled to Pupil Premium funding. In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside the executive team and will be a part of our senior team.
We are looking for an outward facing individual who embraces everything that school life and teaching represents. The successful candidate should be looking to develop leadership skills, be able to think strategically and demonstrate inspirational teaching. We are looking for a great teacher that inspires and motivates pupils and staff alike.
Whilst this may be a challenging role at times, we are committed to supporting our staff to enable them to develop successful career paths.
Are you able to:
- Challenge, motivate and inspire learners, staff and other community members?
- Maintain a commitment to the school and the Federation?
- Hold people to account, if necessary?
- Lead and take responsibility, when needed, across the whole school?
- Embrace change?
- Make decisions that have a positive impact on outcomes, even if they may be challenging decisions?
- Learn and develop?
- Be a part of a team that wants to achieve the very best?
If you would like to visit our school to discuss the role further, please contact the school office. Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an Enhanced DBS check, as well as other pre-appointment checks.
Information about the School
St. Nicholas is a small, friendly Church of England Primary school in Rayleigh that firmly believes that every child has amazing potential and that we need to work together to give all children the best possible education and care.
We are part of a Federation with Canewdon Endowed CofE (VC) Primary School. We value the individuality of each school, whilst we also believe that it is vital that we share expertise and resources effectively in order to survive and thrive as small schools. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across the federation and travel between schools when necessary, such as during shared training sessions.
We are pleased to confirm that we have now joined the Berlesduna Multi-Academy Trust; as our academy conversion finally went ahead on 1st December 2023.
If you believe that this role is for you, then please do get in touch ahead of your application; we'd love to speak to you. We warmly encourage visits. The best way to contact us is via email to admin@rawreth.essex.sch.uk
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an appropriate Enhanced eDBS check, as well as other checks and clearances.