Assistant Headteacher

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ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

OAKFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL

Pay Range: L4 -8

Start Date: 1st September 2024

Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent

Application Close: Monday 20th May 2024 (midday)

Shortlisting: Monday 20th May 2024

Date of Interview: Thursday 23rd May or Friday 24th May 2024

Oakfield Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic, and forward-thinking Assistant Headteacher who has the drive, creativity and commitment to deliver excellence in all areas of the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the new leadership team to lead Oakfield Primary School on the next exciting phase of their journey.

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher to lead Teaching, Learning and Assessment or to lead Inclusion. Please specify in your application which area you are applying for.

School Vision

Create a school that unlocks the potential of every child.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

· provides innovative opportunities for all children to shine and achieve

· has strong values, high expectations and a proven ability to lead and motivate the whole school community

· has relevant experience teaching and leading in more than one key stage

· will ensure the highest quality teaching and learning across the school

· is visionary, imaginative, flexible, and motivating

· is ambitious for the children and the school

· has a commitment to an inclusive learning environment

· has high expectations of themselves and others

· puts the children at the heart of every decision that they make

We can offer you:

· happy, confident children who enjoy learning

· dedicated and professional teaching and support staff

· supportive parents and Governors

· opportunities to influence and lead as part of the school's Senior Leadership Team

· a commitment to your professional development

Information about the School

At Oakfield Primary School we have high expectations and good outcomes for our children. We pride ourselves on the good education we offer our children and the excellent opportunities we provide through our foundation curriculum and focus on memorable moments.

It is important to us to develop children who are ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We place a high emphasis on the wellbeing of our children and work closely with our families to support us with this.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has proven leadership experience and is ready to join the Oakfield team for the next exciting phase of our journey.

Visits

You are strongly encouraged to visit Oakfield Primary School for a tour with Mrs Lynn Cooney the Headteacher. To make an appointment please contact the office on 01268 734343 or admin@oakfield.essex.sch.uk.

Oakfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

It is important to us to develop children who are ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We place a high emphasis on the well being of our children and work closely with our families to support us with this.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children to join the Oakfield team.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from the whole community regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

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.