Assistant Headteacher
Robert Blake School
Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- L12-16
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2025
Job overview
Assistant Headteacher
Attendance, Pupil Premium & Recognition
Salary Scale; L12-16
Required for September 2025
We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and dynamic Assistant Headteacher responsible for Attendance, Pupil Premium, Recognition and KS2/3 Primary Transition. This role in the school Leadership Team is a crucial appointment and one that will support someone with aspirations for a higher level of responsibility and long term, headship,
Interviews for the role will be over two days with appropriate panels and activities for the role.
Robert Blake School is a thriving and rapidly growing non-selective school of just under 1100 students. The school is built on strong relationships and in the near future will be joining the United Learning Trust whose mantra is ‘Children First’. It is an exciting and rewarding place to work and our ethos of ‘Aspire|Achieve|Celebrate’ lies at the heart of all we do.
The school is located less than 2 miles from Junction 24 of the M5 in Bridgwater and is in a stunning state of the art facility. We are committed to the continuous professional development of staff and will provide opportunities for you to shine.
Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Interviews: week commencing April 28th April 2025
Please apply by letter and application form, to Mrs D Downton by post or via email: Debra.downton@robertblake.org.uk Application forms are available from the school or on the Robert Blake School website: www.robertblake.org.uk or apply on line at: www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs
This post is subject to a criminal background check via the Vetting and Barring Service.
Attached documents
About Robert Blake School
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Robert Blake School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school in Bridgwater, Somerset. There are currently 975 students aged 11-16 on the school roll.
Robert Blake School is named for a distinguished 17th-century military commander who was born in Bridgwater. The town is located to the west of the Quantocks and has a population of 41,000.
The school is housed in a wonderful building completed in 2012, and boasts fantastic facilities. The school environment provides every opportunity for students to learn and achieve.
Headteacher
Deb Loveridge
Values and vision
At Robert Blake we want every person to be the best version of themselves. Students leave ready to contribute respectfully and positively to society. The school aims to improve the life chances and accelerate the progress for all students regardless of their starting point. We are looking for staff committed to the schools’ ethos of ‘Aspire/Achieve/Celebrate’.
Ofsted report
“Pupils enjoy coming to school. They say they are happy at school and that the teachers care for them. Pupils feel safe. They know that teachers will help if they have a problem”. “Pupils enjoy using the facilities at school. They take part in many clubs and activities and are proud of their achievements”. “Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school”.
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