Assistant Headteacher

Thank you for your interest in the post of Assistant Headteacher within Settle College, with responsibilities either to be aligned with pastoral care or the quality of education,​

 which offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work in this thriving and successful 11-18 rural school. Settle College is a happy school community where innovation, ​creativity, enterprise and a sense of fun and enjoyment is encouraged, valued and celebrated. We recognise each student as an individual and every single student brings their own unique personality, ​skills, talents and interests. Academic success is important but so is our commitment to ensuring ​that students develop the skills that will prepare them for life-long learning in a rapidly changing world; ​confident in their ability to meet any challenges ahead and enabling every student to succeed and achieve their ​full potential. ​

We are looking for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and hard-working Assistant Headteacher, who has a passion for education and the ability to ​contextualise learning, bringing learning to life. The successful candidate will be aspirational in outlook, showing a commitment to leadership across the school. In return we can offer ​

you support from a highly committed and experienced team with a strong and positive ethos, where every student is encouraged to be the best they can be. If appointed, you will have ​

the opportunity to contribute to a professional and hard-working school. Your support and leadership will make a real difference to continue the journey of success of the school.​

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What can we offer you? ​

 Investment in your professional development. ​

 One day off timetable per year for the first 3 years to observe outstanding practice. ​

 North Yorkshire County Council’s ‘Everybody Benefits’ package, including salary sacrifice for childcare, or cycle to work. ​

 A weekly CPD induction plan to establish you in school. ​

We are looking for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and hard-working Assistant Headteacher, who has a passion​ for education, that can inspire and bring learning to the fore. We want our students to be the best they can be​ and it is this same mantra we set for our staff. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a professional​ and hard-working staff body. The health and wellbeing of our community is of the utmost importance to us and we offer superb pastoral care for​ pupils and hold regular updates and sessions for staff to support wellbeing.

Applications from experienced qualified teachers with leadership experience are welcome. To assist with your application, and give further background information on the post, we have included the following details within this document: Details of the leadership package, information about the school, aims of the role (It is to note we are flexible within the SLT and therefore looking at candidates for what they can offer, strengths and areas of their growth), person specification and how to apply for the post. ​

Settle College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and online checks. ​

This pack contains lots of information about the school a If you would like more information, or an informal Teams discussion, please feel free to contact the school by e-mail and we will be more than happy to accommodate your requests, including an in person discussion and tour of the school. Finally, if you are passionate about working with young people and really believe you can join our team in making a difference, then I warmly invite you to apply. This will enable you to take a look at us in more detail and really experience at first hand the friendly and professional environment we have established

Full information can be found on our website;-

www.settlecollege.org.uk/vacancies/