Assistant Headteacher - Full-time

Hartsdown Academy, Margate

• Ref:KCC886-4172-300L
• Posted:26/09/2021
• Pay:Leadership
• Start Date:January 2022
• App Close Date:03/10/2021 at 23:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Are you a department leader looking for a leadership role?  Or are you a senior leader looking for a new challenge?

We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher to be responsible for standards in open element and vocational subjects.

The key aspects of the role are:

• Leading progress of open element and vocational subjects 
• Line managing Heads of Department in the open element and vocational subjects
• Leading and developing the Open element and vocational curriculum
• Modelling and promoting the values of the school by being an exemplar of outstanding practice and professional standards
• Innovating and leading on aspects of the school’s future development

You will have:

• Significant experience of improving progress across a subject or groups of subjects
• Experience of line managing and leading middle leaders/heads of department to raise standards
• In-depth, current knowledge of effective pedagogy and coaching
• Experience of the national landscape in terms of vocational subjects and those in the Open element
• Knowledge and understanding of effective strategies for raising the attainment of students
• Highly developed communication and presentation skills applicable to a wide range of groups. 
• The ability to lead developments in academic excellence as a line manager to a teaching department
• Ability to think and work creatively and flexibly whilst working with close attention to detail and under pressure to meet deadlines.

In return we will offer you:

• An exciting environment where you can really make a difference
• Being part of a small local trust that is totally committed to its staff and children
• Significant opportunities for CPD and development
• Rewards, benefits and discounts via Kent Rewards Scheme

Hartsdown Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will need to undertake a DBS Employment Check.

Information about the school

Hartsdown Academy is here to be a great school that builds a stronger and happier community so that people have amazing lives. We look to provide our children with "education for an amazing life".

It is the love and commitment that our staff show our children that enables their success and we promise that staff will be supported, encouraged and respected. We want Hartsdown to be an enjoyable and rewarding place to work.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs C Titherington
• Address:George V Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 5RE
• Telephone: (01843) 227957
• Email: titheringtonc@hartsdown.org

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