Assistant Head teacher

Are you an ambitious and inspiring leader who is passionate about teaching and learning? We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Assistant Head Teacher to join our strong and supportive Senior Leadership Team. 

The Genesis Education Trust is an expanding collection of outstanding and good Church of England schools in east London with a fantastic track record of training and progression opportunities.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, who has the ability to share, model and demonstrate the key characteristics of effective teaching and learning. Leading positively, professionally and enthusiastically you will support the school in maintaining high standards across all phases. 

Successful candidates must have previous experience of leading a phase, year group or core subject with demonstrable success. You will be secure in all aspects of the role of Classroom Teacher and have experience of being a role model and coach to others. If you have initiative, enthusiasm and ambition we would encourage you to apply for this post

Our new AHT will need to show:

  Successful teaching experience

  Inspirational leader

  Outstanding creative practitioner

  Enthusiastic and keen to progress 

  Detailed knowledge of teaching and learning and an ability to move the practice of others forward

  Experience of leading teams of staff

  Ability to motivate and inspire colleagues

 Effective communication skills to connect successfully with parents and the wider community  

 Talent to think creatively and imaginatively, anticipating and solving problems

 Support for our Christian ethos and be able to continue the strong links with our churches 

We can offer: 

  A creative, welcoming and supportive team

 Outreach opportunities

  Close links with the church and local community

  Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn

  Hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues. 

  A well informed and supportive governing body who are committed to the development of all staff

  Supportive parents with high aspirations of their children and our school

If you share our vision of delivering a high quality and distinctive education, it would be great if you could come and visit us prior to application. Please contact Miss Alison Brown on alison.brown@genesistrust.net and let us know the dates and times when you can visit. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS. References will be taken up before interviews are offered.

Early application is encouraged as we review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated deadline​. 

Interviews and observations will take place week commencing 17th April