Assistant Headteacher

The Schelwood Multi-Academy Trust is an exciting and innovative partnership of two coeducational secondary schools located in Slough, Berkshire. Herschel Grammar is a selective school and Beechwood a community school both founding partners.

Our aim is for our students to have a great and memorable educational experience via access to a curriculum that supports outstanding learning, development and achievement in both academia and personal development. Our school communities are diverse academically, socially, culturally in every dimension and we celebrate this.

All staff, students, governors, trustees and members share a commitment to the values and ethos of the Trust and this ensures we put our young people at the very heart of every decision that is made. We ensure that our young people develop the skills, qualities and attributes to enable them to pursue and enjoy successful and fulfilling lives, both professionally and personally. Our young people’s happiness and success is what drives us.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and to ensure that all members of the Trust school community experience an ethos of fairness, justice and dignity.

We recognise, welcome and respect diversity. In addition, we understand the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we proudly offer flexible working arrangements. If you are enthusiastic about education and are excited about

the prospect of working with us, we invite your application.

Assistant Headteacher – Beechwood

Leadership range L12 – L17 (fringe) - Required for post May half term or September 2024

Due to the expansion of the existing team, we are seeking to appoint two colleagues to join the Senior Leadership Team at Beechwood contributing to the ongoing development and improvement in all that we do. Ambition, vision, imagination, the ability to be innovative and show drive and determination will be key characteristics of the colleague we are looking for. We are committed to ensuring the success of our students and colleagues and you will be willing to go the extra mile to help them achieve the very best.

You will be able to think strategically, analytically and creatively working with a range of people to enthuse students and colleagues to achieve the very best of outcomes.   You will have the personal authority, communication and organisational skills to lead and manage effectively with impact. You will have the ability to challenge and support staff to improve outcomes for all.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior leader who is looking to secure Deputy Headship/Headship in the future.

We welcome interest from applicants with experience of:

• Teaching, Learning and Assessment and staff CPD.
• Character curriculum, whole school behaviour and attendance.

Specific key responsibilities will be discussed at interview and will be matched to experience, strengths and development needs.

Opportunities for further progression is available across the MAT for enthusiastic and ambitious candidates.

For further details and an application pack please contact Jyoti Kumar, Trust HR Officer on 01753 520473 or via email to j.kumar@beechwood.slough.sch.uk. Informal discussions and visits to the school in advance of application are welcome.

Deadline for applications:          Applications to be received by noon Monday 22 April 2024.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date for an exceptional candidate.

The Schelwood Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

An enhanced DBS is required for this post. CVs are not acceptable.