Assistant Headteacher – Student behaviour, attitudes and attendance

Ridgeway is a popular and oversubscribed school that was graded Good in all categories in 2024. The governors are seeking to appoint adynamic and inspirational teacher who has the drive and passion to make a difference to students at the school.

The successful applicant will:

• be a well-qualified and experienced teacher, with a successful track record of student outcomes
• be an outstanding leader of people, with a drive to improve the life chances of young people through education
• have a proven track record being able to work with staff, developing and supporting them to be ever-more effective in their roles
• Understand and be respectful of the interplay between the quality of the curriculum, student attitudes to learning and attendance to school and lessons
• be able to teach highly effectively across all abilities at key stages 3 and 4

We are proud to offer the successful candidate:

• a school judged Good in all areas by Ofsted that "staff are proud to work at" (Ofsted, 2024)
• a school that considers staff wellbeing in all major decision-making, as recognised by Investors in People
• enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated students, staff and governors
• a centralised homework strategy that supports students' retrieval practice
• a school day that supports wellbeing and a family-friendly approach (2.35pm finish three days a week)
• a wellbeing charter that offers generous PPA
• a caring, inclusive and supportive environment in which learning thrives
• an ethos of supporting every student to fulfil their aspirations

Applications forms are available to interested candidates from Helen Lynn, Headteacher’s PA, by emailing lynnh@ridgeway.wirral.sch.uk. We are inviting candidates to come and visit to tour our school and meet key staff on Thursday 9th January at 4pm and Friday 10th January at 9am, please contact Helen to be part of one of these tours.

For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact Owen Fields, Deputy Headteacher, by email at fieldso@ridgeway.wirral.sch.uk or by phone on 0151 678 3322.

Completed applications are to be submitted to Helen Lynn no later than 9am Wednesday 15th January 2025. Interviews will take place as soon as possible after this date.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Ridgeway High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of race, sex, age or disability.