Associate Assistant Headteacher (Head of Science & Whole School Responsibilities)

Salary: Leadership Scale

If you are an aspiring senior leader, with the vision to drive the strategic direction and development of the academy’s pupil attainment and achievement, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to play a key role in the further development of Marsden Heights. The successful candidate must be passionate about improving pupils’ life chances through the provision of the highest quality of education and committed to achieving excellent results for the pupils. You must have a strong work ethic, be a good to outstanding teacher and have high expectations of yourself and others, with the ability to lead staff and pupils in realising those expectations. 

A successful applicant will have three areas of responsibility:  

1. Leading the Science department ensuring excellent outcomes for all pupils.
2. An area of school wide responsibility that aligns with the areas of both interests and strengths of the applicant and the needs of the school.  
3. The general responsibilities associated with a senior leader’s position in our academy  

With regards to the second point, we would work with the successful candidate to ensure there is a meaningful area of school that you will take the lead on. This could be in Teaching & Learning, Curriculum & Assessment, Personal Development or Pastoral.  

Rewards and Benefits:

Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support. 

More pay…

more time…

and more support

•      We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector.

•      Cash towards medical treatment.

•      Generous staff discount scheme.

•      Three extra INSET days for planning.

•      At least one personal day a year.

•      Great training for your career.

•      Exceptional curriculum resources.

•      Expert subject advice.

•      Support for your wellbeing.

 To apply, please visit:

https://ce0374li.webitrent.com/ce0374li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=6102629C2D&VACANCY_ID=996960EQsf

Closing Date: 11th October 2024

United Learning

Marsden Heights Community College is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England.

Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum, and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resources, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.