Assistant Headteacher – Key Stage 3
Prendergast Ladywell School
Lewisham
- £73,933 - £80,655 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Inner London Leadership Scale L14 – L18
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 19 February 2024
Job overview
We wish to appoint an inspirational and experienced teacher to the post of Assistant Headteacher from September 2024. The successful candidate will have a track record of outstanding classroom practice and the ability to lead improvement in academic standards and student outcomes. As a member of our Headship Team, you will play an important role in the overall leadership and management of the school, working closely with the Headteacher to lead and develop outstanding teaching and learning across the school.
The successful candidate will be responsible for raising attainment and leading the development of Key Stage 3 education within the school. You will have:
- the knowledge and skills to lead on raising attainment and the development of KS3;
- a track record of achievement in raising educational standards;
- significant relevant experience of contributing to whole school issues;
- proven ability to lead and motivate students and staff;
- the ability to raise expectations and aspirations of students of all abilities to achieve beyond their expectations;
- an ability to analyse data to effectively monitor student progression.
Prendergast Ladywell School is part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools; we believe that all our students can achieve excellence and that they deserve the very best teachers and resources to reach their potential. Our caring environment values achievement and we insist on tolerance and mutual respect.
You will have the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking school leadership team. We provide a comprehensive and supportive induction programme for all new members of staff. You will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and across the Federation.
If you are someone who puts students first and is prepared to go the extra mile for every one of our students, then we want to hear from you.
Visits to the school are welcome; please contact Fatima Gordon, PA to Headteacher on email F.Gordon@prendergast-ladywell.com or telephone 0208 690 1114 ext 1006 to arrange.
We are dedicated to creating a work environment that our colleagues can enjoy, our students can benefit from, and where work complements life. For this reason, we encourage everyone to discuss their flexible working requirements with us during the recruitment process so that we can find the best working solution for them and their role.
To apply, please click here.
Closing Date: 9:30am on Monday 19 February 2024
Interviews: Thursday 22 February 2024
Please note CVs are not accepted.
The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.
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About Prendergast Ladywell School
Prendergast Ladywell School is a coeducational 4-16 school where young people in our local community are provided with an excellent education that enables them to achieve outstanding outcomes in a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. We are a school that CARES; where Community, Ambition, Resilience, Effort, and Success are valued. Our students are led by reflective and committed teachers and support staff.
We believe that all our students can Achieve Excellence; it is the motto written on the badge of every student in the school. Prendergast Ladywell School provides high-quality teaching and an enjoyable and challenging curriculum, complemented by a wide range of enrichment activities. Our reflective and kind students are encouraged to make positive contributions to our school and our community and to be healthy, happy, and engaged citizens.
Our school ethos is underpinned by the relationships that the members of our community have with each other. These relationships are built on the foundation of compassion, equity, and mutual respect, so that members of our community have a sense of belonging and are free to develop into the best versions of themselves.
We are Stronger Together; we contribute to and benefit from the collaboration and support of the Leathersellers' Federation Vision and Values
We look forward to working with you.
Niall Hand
Headteacher
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