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Assistant Headteacher - Maternity

Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC886-5400-229L
  • Posted:13/09/2019
  • Pay:L12-L16 (plus fringe area allowance)
  • Start Date:October 2019
  • App Close Date:27/09/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:3rd October 2019

Advert

Start date:          October 2019

Contract type:    Full-Time/Maternity Cover up to one year

Salary:                L12-L16 (plus fringe area allowance)

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and inspirational Assistant Head Teacher.  If you are a passionate leader and an excellent teacher with a proven track record of leadership which includes the development of other staff we would be delighted to hear from you.  

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an exceptional leader with a proven track record of success developing teaching and learning as a senior leader. You will be:

  • A creative and strategic thinker
  • Able to lead, challenge, develop and inspire our whole school community
  • Committed to achieving the highest possible standards of teaching and learning
  • A person who shares our vision and high expectations of what our students can achieve

If you happen to also have expertise in the areas of Humanities and DT that would be advantageous, but not essential.

Wilmington Grammar School for Girls is an Outstanding school with a strong track record of achievement.  Our students are encouraged to develop resilience and are supported to become innovative and thoughtful problem solvers via the Endeavour Mindset programme. 

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.  A collaborative approach to improving outcomes for all is a characteristic of all Endeavour MAT staff.

What we can offer you

As well as offering you a competitive salary: excellent facilities: free-parking: and the support of a caring and dedicated staff team, we can also offer you the opportunity to further develop your skills and talents with us.

You will be joining an Academy Trust already established in developing practitioners and nurturing excellent future leaders, with unrivalled opportunities for progression; whatever your aspirations. Our Trust is part of a Teaching School Alliance providing a range of CPD, including NPQML and NPQSL as well as sponsored opportunities to study for Masters’ degree programmes.

The Application process

The deadline for applications is noon on Friday 27 September 2019 with interviews to take place on 3rd October 2019.   Application forms are available on our website (www.wgsg.co.uk) and should be returned to rrai@wgsg.co.uk

Informal visits are welcome, please contact Mrs Raj Rai 01322 226351 to arrange.

We will assess applications as they arrive and reserve the right to close the application process early.

As a Trust we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

Wilmington Grammar School for Girls is an Outstanding school with a strong track record of achievement. Our students are encouraged to develop resilience and are supported to become innovative and thoughtful problem solvers via the Endeavour Mindset programme.

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.

Our WG6, is a joint Sixth Form working with Wilmington Grammar School for Boys.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Barbara Guess
  • Address:Wilmington Grange, Parsons Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BB
  • Telephone: (01322) 250285
  • Email: recruitment@endeavour-mat.co.uk

Fax: 01322 226607

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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.