Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher

Grove Academy – the first all-through school in Slough

Required January 2024

Salary: Leadership

We offer continuous provision from Reception through Primary and Secondary. This is a unique opportunity for forward-thinking educators to contribute and create a powerful, coherent and inspiring learning environment for our inclusive and diverse community. 

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Assistant Headteacher whose leadership, expertise and vision will drive our growing school. We seek individuals who are able to contribute across the whole school when required. You will be committed to a coherent approach to the development of skills, aptitudes, attainment, and achievement enabling our children and young people to develop as active citizens and future leaders. 

We have moved to our impressive new building and are excited to be fully resourced for a rich and broad curriculum. Grove Academy was delighted to join SEBMAT as a new multi-academy trust member on 1st September and we are excited for our future. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have children and young people at the heart of their practice

• Be familiar with the components of Quality First Teaching

• Be able to lead by example both in the classroom and broader aspects of school life 

·        Be effective at designing and implementing strategies and systems, both academic and pastoral

• Be effective at supporting and developing middle leaders and other colleagues

• Be relentless in pursuit of high standards

• Be able to monitor and analyse performance and plan effectively for progress

• Be open and able to work with various partners including those within the Trust, Slough Local Authority and the Governors 

• Be committed to curriculum development to support 21st Century learning

What we offer:

• An opportunity to make a real difference at this key point of development 

• A brand-new state of the art building

• The opportunity to work with our diverse community 

• A welcoming supportive team 

• A high-quality programme of professional development

·        Working within a highly effective Trust, with a range of successful schools, both primary and secondary

• A laptop 

• On site and remote technical support

If you feel excited about joining our team and are able to commit to our vision then we would love to hear from you. 

Please contact the school if you would like to arrange a meeting to discuss the role further. Visits are warmly welcomed. Email address hr@groveacademy.co.uk

Grove Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Shortlisting to take place as and when applications are received therefore please apply early.