Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher – Curriculum Pathway Lead

Permanent Full time Position

Start Date: January 2025

Leadership Scale Range: SCP 12 - 16

The Executive Headteacher & the Governors seek to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and energetic Assistant Headteacher to take on the role of Curriculum Lead. Initially the post holder will be based at Springwood Campus overseeing one of the semi-formal curriculum pathways but this could change in the future as the school develops. 

We are looking for applicants who:

·     Are passionate about teaching and learning.

·     Are committed to consistently demonstrating the school values in their actions and interactions.

·     Are able to inspire, engage and motivate pupils and staff.

·     Are well organized and keen to further develop their skills.

·     Have a creative approach to teaching and learning.

Our bespoke curriculum pathways meet the diverse learning needs of our children and young people, to ensure that each individual has access to a relevant and meaningful curriculum pathway that effectively prepares them for a fulfilling and purposeful adult life.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will have no regular teaching commitment but will be expected to support teachers across the phase, demonstrating exemplar practice & supporting their teaching team to deliver the highest quality learning opportunities.

The successful applicant will:

·     Be a part of the Senior Leadership Team.

·     Play a decisive role in the strategic, operational and policy development of the Vita curriculum through innovative and enterprising leadership.

·     Provide leadership and guidance to classroom-based staff on Safeguarding policy and practice.

·     Have experience of working with pupils with an Autism diagnosis or learning difficulties.

·     Effectively manage individual and team performance across their phase, acting as a role model within the school community.

·     Adapt leadership style to a range of scenarios across the school as a whole.

·     Effectively promote inclusivity and safeguarding.

·     Periodically provide teaching cover for absent teachers.

Linwood School provides:

·     A supportive staff committed to achieving excellence.

·     Opportunities for continued professional development.

·     The opportunity to play a full part in a dynamic, thriving and diverse school community.

  In addition to the benefits provided by BCP Council, Linwood School also provides:

·     An Employee Assistance Programme to support staff wellbeing including free counselling sessions.

·     Easy to access Eyecare Scheme with Asda.

·     Paid after-school training sessions to support staff development.

·     Career development.

·     Long Service Awards.

Linwood School are working in partnership with the mental health charity Mind and we proud to have been awarded a Silver Award for the work we are doing in school to promote positive mental health, support staff and reduce stigma. 

For further information about the school please refer to the following website: http://linwood.bournemouth.sch.uk

For initial enquiries about this role, please contact GemmaTalbot@linwood.bournemouth.sch.uk 

For any enquiries regarding the application process please contact Emma Newsum, HR Manager on EmmaNewsum@linwood.bournemouth.sch.uk or Tel: 01202 636811.

Closing date:  Monday 14th October 2024           

Interviews will take place:   Tuesday 22nd October 2024

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be required to have an enhanced DBS check as well as an overseas criminal records check, if worked or lived outside the UK within the past 10 years. Offers of employment are also subject to satisfactory references, health and right to work checks.

All Linwood School staff are expected to adhere to our policies and procedures in respect of safeguarding and child protection, including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Guidance for adults working with children and young people in an education setting.