Assistant Headteacher with teaching responsibilities in Year 3, and subject and/or pastoral leadership responsibilities to be negotiated

Assistant Headteacher with teaching responsibilities in Year 3, and subject and/or pastoral leadership responsibilities to be negotiated

Apply by: 10am on Monday 19th February 2024

Interview date: w/b Monday 4th March 2024

Job start September 2024 (with earlier planning, training and induction)

Salary: Inner London Teaching Leadership Scale range 1-5

Location: Stratford, Newham

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Permanent, subject to an enhanced DBS check (part-time and job share opportunities possible) 

School 360 offers pupils a holistic education of the Head, Heart and Hand. We pay attention to each learner as a rounded human being, their happiness and self-awareness, their knowledge and understanding, and their skills and experiences. As well as a focus on crucial literacy and maths skills, we develop a range of skills across the curriculum, both creative, scientific and academic. At the heart of our curriculum is a focus on social justice, both locally and globally, enabled through strong partnerships with the community around us and supported through contact with experts in their fields. 

The successful candidate might be an experienced leader, but might also be someone who is an enthusiastic new leader. What matters is the mindset. We are looking for someone who can bring something special to the new school. Someone who has the courage to innovate in their practice, who is itching to change the way schools approach the curriculum and teaching and learning; someone constantly curious, self-reflective, eager to explore collaborations with potential for pupils, and to experiment with teaching and learning.  

School 360 is a different kind of place in which to work. We empower staff to find their voice and their creativity. We offer a teacher enquiry model of professional development, that engages teachers as researchers of their own practice, using approaches like lesson study and action research. The growing school will offer multiple leadership and development opportunities. We believe strongly in developing the full potential of all staff through collaborative learning experiences, supported by external experts from diverse fields. As well as being an exciting team, we are a very happy team who love working and learning together.

Our aim is for children to develop as rounded human beings, and for them to find their own learning pathways. In order to achieve this, the school focuses on:

Oracy: Supported by the work of Voice 21, a partnership project with Cambridge University, School 360 focuses on teaching pupils how to speak with clarity and conviction, how to listen carefully and engage in productive and powerful conversations. Talk infuses every aspect of the school curriculum, from role play to storytelling, from performances to community listening projects. For us, talk is as important a skill to secure as maths, science, reading and writing skills.

Projects and problem solving: We believe that knowledge is connected and organic, and that the best way to teach this is through exciting projects in which pupils work in collaborative teams alongside outside experts to explore themes that motivate and are relevant to them. Each of these projects has a social justice focus, enabling pupils to learn about what matters, and to understand how to effect real change in their school, their community and the world. We help pupils realise their goals through producing beautiful work as project outcomes.  

Play: We believe that play is not just for playtime. Our learners learn through intelligent structured play in the lower years, and will experience playful learning in the upper years. We see play as a vital tool for building relationships, being healthy in body and mind, developing imagination and problem-solving skills and encouraging creativity. Much of our playful experiences support pupils to experience life through the eyes of experts in their field.

Wellbeing: Our curriculum teaches pupils techniques to be well in mind and body, and to build happy relationships with others within the school and the wider community. We use mindfulness as an approach to wellbeing, and work to develop emotional intelligence and collaboration skills. As the school grows, pupils will connect in cross-age families, sharing meals and conversations, supporting each other’s learning. We will connect pupils with nature through a Forest Schools approach in our carefully designed outdoor areas, and through the use of natural learning resources. We care about staff wellbeing and work hard to make sure teachers are happy and thrive.

The successful candidate will be: 

● Passionate about and skilled at enabling learning through play 

● A collaborative team player, able to work effectively with colleagues, parents and other community partners 

● Experienced in implementing an innovative and creative curriculum 

● Interested in developing the whole child – head, heart and hand 

● Experienced in dealing with complex pastoral challenges and working effectively with families to maximise pupil progress 

● Experienced in developing secure positive relationships and classroom culture 

● Successful experience in leading a team, and improving practice, for example through leading professional development or coaching/mentoring 

● Experience in line management of diverse teams, enabling each member to feel included and to achieve the best possible outcomes 

● Understanding of the importance of working with teams to set the vision and develop strategic plans, and the practical implementation of planned school improvement goals 

● Experience of successfully leading an are of whole school practice, and impacting positively on learning for pupils 

● Strong understanding of best practice in SEND teaching and learning, and pastoral care ● Successful completion of national SENDCo qualification, or willingness to undertake this 

● Secure understanding of best practice in safeguarding leadership, policy and practices 

WE WILL OFFER:

• Outstanding career development possibilities and personalised professional development
• Exciting leadership possibilities as the school grows and expands
• The chance to network with outstanding practitioners and learn from the best across the Big Education family of schools and beyond
• A strong and supportive wellbeing and feedback culture so that teachers can develop and thrive in areas of their practice that are important to them
• Opportunities to shape the vision and direction of the new school

For more information, please read the job pack and see: https://bigeducation.org/school360/ or to have a chat about the role email:

hr@school360.org.uk

To apply please complete this online application form.

School 360 is an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from ethnic minority communities, especially those that reflect the make-up of the local community. The school is committed to safeguarding children.