Warning - This Vacancy is now Closed!

Assistant Headteacher - Full-time

Willesborough Junior School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-5226-131L
  • Posted:10/02/2017
  • Pay:L5-L9
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:03/03/2017 at 12:00
  • Interviews:tba

Advert

Are you:

  • an exceptional KS2 Teacher with successful leadership experience?
  • looking for a challenge and the next step in your career?
  • looking for a role where you can make a real difference in a good school?
  • wanting to be part of a happy, friendly team? 

If so, we have just the role for you!

We are looking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher to replace our longstanding Assistant Headteacher who is retiring.  The successful candidate will be able to take a lead in strengthening teaching and learning across the school, including the coaching of teachers and teaching assistants.  As a valued member of our Senior Leadership Team you will play a strong role in maintaining our school's vision and values.   

You will need to:-

  • use your outstanding classroom teaching expertise, passion and enthusiasm to accelerate progress and raise attainment
  • be a team player with a good sense of humour, have good communications skills and be willing to share ideas with the whole school team
  • deliver and model consistently good and outstanding practice across Key Stage 2
  • be part of a team in managing, leading and developing the school to attain high standards of pupil progress and achievement for all
  • provide guidance and support to other members of staff, with the support of coaching, in achieving and maintaining a good quality of teaching acress the school
  • support and develop assessment to enable consistency and identify gaps within children's learning across all years, highlighting areas for future development.
  • encourage positive behaviour and support social development for all children
  • promote the school's vision, values and aims.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate your leadership and work in a school where you will be appreciated for making a real difference.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact Mrs Russell in the school office to make an appointment.

We are looking for someone to start in September 2017.  

Information about the school

The Willesborough Schools are federated infant and junior schools. We have high expectations for our children and are passionate about developing their aspirations for the future. We are committed to the community spirit of children, staff, governors and parents who as a great Willesborough team. Within our school context there are opportunities to work and gain experience across the EYFS, KS1 and KS2 phases.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01233) 638744

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.