Assistant Headteacher

What is your leadership passion?  Raising Standards?  Teaching and Learning? Assessment? Literacy? 

We are looking for a highly motivated and driven leader who role model an unrelenting commitment to achieving high standards in everything they do through a strong resilient work ethic. You will have a drive for self-improvement and understand strategic development, underpinned by a strong moral purpose that puts the needs of children and young people first and foremost. You will need to understand the challenges of senior leadership in a highly diverse environment and be able to lead and manage change to bring cohesivity to the school community. 

You will be visible, aspirational, inclusive and motivated. We want someone who is not afraid to challenge traditional orthodoxies and who uses their intellect and research to put new ideas forward. Our new Assistant Head will enjoy, and show knowledge of, changing and evolving pedagogical development and strategies in the areas in which they lead. They will have the capacity to challenge, support and inspire. 

We welcome applicants from any specialist subject area. You must be a strong and knowledgeable classroom teacher and be able to teach outside your subject area as directed. 

In return we offer an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and driven team, with a supportive and collegiate ethos. We are on the next stage of our journey in pursuing excellence in every area of school life. 

We value leadership for all and thus ensure that Senior Leaders have opportunities to grow and develop a successful career through a range of CPD. We are participants of the Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, and we are actively involved in Redbridge groups and networking. 

We are justifiably proud of our ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement (June 2022) which recognised our positive learning environment and caring community. Our high aspirations for all students were recognised by Ofsted through our commitment to provide an exceptional education for all of our students. We believe that every student has the potential to succeed, and we work hard to create an environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth. 

We are a values-driven community that upholds five core values as part of The Caterham Way: Believe, Connect, Innovate, Persevere, and Excel. These values serve as a guiding force for both staff and students, shaping the culture and environment of the school.  

A key strength of Caterham High is our community. As an East London school, we celebrate our diversity rigorously promoting inclusivity and equality. We believe that every student should feel valued and supported, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels safe and comfortable. Our students “conduct themselves in a calm and orderly manner around school and behave well in lessons” (Ofsted, June 2022).  

Caterham High School is well-equipped and has good facilities. We continually invest in technology and resources. We have excellent sports facilities, music rooms, and art studios; and classroom environments and staff areas are continually improved. We have two Provisions: one for Deaf children and one for children with Autism. We have new innovate Curriculum Pathways to enable curriculum access and support students’ academic achievements. We believe that our facilities are an essential component of our students' education, and we take pride in maintaining them to a high standard.  

Our staff are well known as friendly and welcoming. The senior team seeks to support good health and wellbeing for all staff. There are staff activities such as football, swimming, badminton and textiles club. Staff have free access to our fitness suite and free parking. 

Have we caught your attention?  

If so, please contact Debby Venner (HR Manager) for more information and an application pack or see the TES or our website.  

We welcome an informal visit or telephone conversation, with the Headteacher, prior to application. Please email Debby Venner on d.venner@ecaterham.net to request this. 

Completed application forms should be e-mailed to recruitment@ecaterham.net  by 10.00 am Monday 30th September 2024.  

Please note, the school will assess applications on receipt and may arrange to interview successful applicants before the deadline.   

Formal interviews for shortlisted candidates will be scheduled during the week beginning Monday 7th October 2024.  

We endeavour to reply to all applicants but if you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date please assume you have not been shortlisted.        

References may be taken up for shortlisted candidates prior to interview unless you indicate on your application form that you do not wish your current employer to be approached prior to interview.       

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.  Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.  

In accordance with KCSiE, Safer Recruitment Guidelines and Data Protection Guidelines, we reserve the right to use social media as part of our recruitment processes. Further details are available from the LGA guidance note. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact the school.