Assistant Headteacher i/c of Learning & Teaching

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

i/c OF LEARNING & TEACHING

Responsible to: DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Salary range: L13 – L18

An exciting opportunity has arisen as we are looking to appoint to our Senior Leadership Team an experienced and talented leader with a commitment to excellence within education and a passion for achievement for all.

For an April/September 2023 start the successful applicant will be an inspirational role model with substantial experience of teaching. It is a wonderful opportunity to join an experienced and established senior team in an Ofsted Outstanding school.

The role is varied and includes leadership of learning & teaching, quality assurance, leadership of appraisal, the line management of subject areas and non-teaching colleagues.

Claremont High School is supportive, creative and close-knit community, where student behaviour is excellent and staff retention is high. 

You will need to have the potential to become an outstanding senior leader with relevant experience and a proven track record of driving strategy for continuous improvement.

You will have demonstrable success in Learning & Teaching and you will have a passion and commitment to ensuring that all students, regardless of background, are successful.

The successful candidate should expect to lead in the following areas:

•       Learning & Teaching strategic development (to include assessment for learning and homework)

•       Pedagogical practitioner research

•       Coordinating sharing of best practise

•       Lead quality assurance across the school

•       Lead Appraisal for teaching and non-teaching staff across the school

•       Line-management of subject areas

The successful candidate will be able to evidence:

•       An infectious passion for ensuring all students, regardless of background, receive a high-quality educational experience

•       Leadership skills and energy that motivate and inspire staff

•       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills/dynamism with excellent interpersonal and team building skills

•       The highest level of personal and professional standards

•       A problem-solving approach

•       Effective change management

•       A good understanding of the current educational landscape

•       Personal warmth and humour, coupled with resilience

Prospective applicants are invited to visit the Academy. Please contact the Ms Panchal to make an appointment.

To apply please refer to the job description on the school’s website www.claremont-high.org.uk

1. Complete the school’s application form.

2. Submit a written personal statement (not more than 2 sides of A4) detailing how your experience, qualifications and skills meet the requirements of this role. 

PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL FAO:-

Daxa Panchal (PA to Executive Headteacher)

Email: recruitment@claremont-high.org.uk / admin@claremont-high.org.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 26th January 2023 by 12pm

Note: The job you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.

If you are invited to interview you will be required to complete a “Disclosure of Criminal Record” form and bring the completed form to interview.

Chrysalis Multi Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including publicly available online checks in accordance with KCSIE guidance, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. We expect all adults who work for the Trust to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our schools’ community.

We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the deadline.