Assistant Headteacher - Full-time

Upton Junior School, Broadstairs

• Ref:KCC886-2523-108L
• Posted:16/03/2018
• Pay:Leadership
• Start Date:Sep 2018
• App Close Date:16/04/2018 at 12:00
• Interviews:Week beg: 23/04/2018

Advert

“Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader…they set out to make a difference. It’s never about the role – always about the goal!”

If this resonates true to you, then read on, as you are exactly the leader Upton needs…

We are looking to appoint an inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join our successful school.

Are you an aspiring Headteacher? We are looking to recruit an ambitious senior leader who would like to develop and hone their leadership skills before taking that courageous step in to Headship.

Applicants do not need to currently be on a Leadership Team but must be able to show that they have proven school leadership experience that has had a significant impact on the whole school. Above anything else, you must have an uncompromising passion for teaching and believe that you can make the necessary contribution to ensuring the best start for every child, both leading teaching yourself and by taking whole school leadership responsibility.

Our Assistant Headteacher will:

• Be a courageous school leader – our pupils deserve a first class educational experience. You must firmly believe this and be prepared to question practices in the school that do not match the high standards we expect from every member of the Upton staff.

• Take a leading role in ensuring all 'Uptonians' flourish and become successful learners

• Be an excellent role model for staff and pupils

• Liaise effectively with parents, staff, governors and the wider community

• Be an inspirational teacher, uncompromising in your belief in our 'One Childhood One Chance' mantra 

• Have excellent interpersonal skills

Our commitment to you:

You can expect:

• 520 talented pupils, each deserving an Assistant Headteacher that will willingly go that extra mile to ensure they succeed.

• Excellent CPD including NPQH or other leadership training for the right candidate

• A supportive school community, that benefits from the 'co-opetition' provided as part of the successful Viking Academy Trust

• A well supported staff team spanning three primary schools - all committed to ensure all pupils achieve their potential

• The challenge and opportunity to take a pivotal role in maintaining our “outstanding status” (Ofsted 2014)

This role will not be class based but will have timetabled teaching responsibility attached.  As an excellent teacher first and foremost, staff will need to see you 'walk the walk and talk the talk!' 

Prospective candidates will be expected to make a visit to the school and meet with the Executive Headteacher, Mrs Lewis and Head of School, Miss Arthur.

For further details please email: eht@vikingacademytrust.com or contact via Upton's school office.

The Viking Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the care and welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to follow this commitment.  Appointment to this post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service records check and references.

Information about the school

The Viking Academy Trust is a primary only, Multi-Academy Trust consisting of three inspirational schools: Upton Junior School, Chilton Primary School and Ramsgate Arts Primary School.

Our One Childhood One Chance philosophy resonates throughout everything we do at the Viking Academy Trust.

The Viking Academy Trust has a dedicated staff team determined in their efforts to ensure all pupils receive a first class educational experience. We combine a broad, challenging, high-quality education with excellent pastoral care and extra-curricular opportunity.

Our aim is to educate our pupils in the broadest sense, offering a firm foundation for life, a challenging but safe environment and a strong community spirit.

Our pupils; staff, parents and governors are proud of their schools - come and see why!

Job Contact Information

• Name:Darci Arthur
• Address:Edge End Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2AH
• Telephone: (01843) 861393
• Email: office@uptonjunior.com

Fax: (01843) 608498

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• VAT Safer Recruitment Policy
• VAT Staff Code of Conduct
• VAT AHT Person Spec
• VAT Assistant Headteacher JD