Assistant Headteacher

£68,583 - £74,702 (L8 -L12)

Required for January 2025

Are you ambitious?....... Do you like to make a difference?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and visionary Assistant Headteacher to join our exceptional leadership team. In this role, you will drive ambitious initiatives, enhance our educational practices, and contribute to a thriving learning community. You will be a key player in implementing forward-thinking strategies in a collaborative team environment.

About Us

At Gifford we are committed to making a real difference in the lives of our pupils. We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking school that embraces innovation and values a "have-a-go" attitude. Our dynamic environment offers a platform for ambitious professionals who are eager to shape the future of education and lead our school to new heights.

The Role

• Lead with enthusiasm, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
• Drive academic and personal development across the school.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment that inspires all pupils.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and the wider community to enhance the school's vision.

Are you:

• Ambitious?
• An inspirational teacher?
• Passionate about making a difference?
• Someone who really cares about children?
• Continually looking for ways to improve your practice?
• A positive team player?
• Someone with a can-do attitude?
• Excited by a challenge and full of great ideas?

If this is you, then Gifford is the place for you!

How to apply

Visits to the school are essential. To arrange a visit please contact the HR team on 020 8845 4661 or email HR@gifford.ealing.sch.uk.

Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website.

All completed applications should be emailed to HR@gifford.ealing.sch.uk

Please note we do not accept CVs, and these will not be shortlisted.

Closing date: application forms to be submitted to the school by 12.00pm on Monday 30th September 2024.

Selection process: w/c 30th September 2024.

Interview date: TBC

Gifford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found here.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.