Assistant Head Teacher, Standards, Achievement & Curriculum - Full-time

Stone Lodge School, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-9865-1L
• Posted:18/01/2019
• Pay:L13 – L17
• Start Date:Sep 2019
• App Close Date:04/02/2019 at 12:00
• Interviews:W/C 11th February 2019

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Background

The Assistant Head Teacher will be responsible for leading on curriculum design and innovation and supporting other leaders to ensure laser sharp practice with regards to rigorous assessment methods and quality assurance processes. They will have oversight of the timetable and ensure cost effective and robust solutions are found to guarantee budget constraints do not impact on the quality of education for our students.

It is essential that applicants have excellent teaching skills as they will be responsible for ensuring Heads of Department are using data to implement appropriate interventions for students. The post holder will be the Raising Standards Leader and will have oversight of data at whole school level.

Job Title                                Assistant Head Teacher- Standards, Achievement and Curriculum

Salary                                   L13 – L17

Responsible to:                      Head Teacher

Overall Job Purpose

To ensure achievement is exceptional and that the structure of the timetable, data analysis and curriculum design assist all staff in achieving this aim. As Assistant Head Teacher, the post-holder will lead the school in the Head Teacher’s absence.

A key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the appointee will play a major role in contributing to the school improvement plan, with a special emphasis on ensuring assessment data is robust and accurate and curriculum design is forward thinking and maximises student success.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The specific nature and balance of the key tasks and responsibilities will vary according to the needs of the school and the strengths of the post holder.

In general, an Assistant Head Teacher is expected to:

•  Contribute to the internal organisation, management and control of the school
•  Play a decisive and key role in determining the strategic direction of the school
•  Deliver highly effective personal Teaching and Learning and develop staff to secure the same
•  Lead and manage middle leaders
•  Quality assure Departments
•  Contribute to relationship building within the local community and especially across the Trust with partner schools
•  Present to Governors, as required, on areas of specific responsibility
•  Deputise, when necessary for the Head Teacher

Information about the school

Stone Lodge School is one of four schools which together form Endeavour MAT. Whilst the school first opened in September 2019 with just four forms in year 7. As of September 2023, we have over 900 students including a growing 6th Form and an eight -form entry year 7 cohort.

We are part of the Endeavour MAT family of schools, and we pride ourselves on setting consistently high expectations, securing outstanding outcomes and delivering exceptional standards of teaching and learning for all.

Stone Lodge School offers a vibrant, inspirational environment for its students and staff alike. Stakeholder feedback has been universally positive with great enthusiasm and support for the school’s vision voiced by students, parents and carers and the Department for Education.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Leonie Verbeke-Cain
• Address:Stone Lodge School, Stone Lodge Road, Stone, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6FY
• Telephone: 01322250340
• Email: recruitment@stonelodgeschool.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Applicant information pack