Assistant Head of School
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Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
19 April 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 March 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Spine 1-5
Additional allowances
It would be desirable for the candidate to have an interest in the area of Inclusion and Special Educational Needs. Highlees are committed to CPD and would support and provide an opportunity for the post holder to acquire the Senco award.
Assistant Head of School job summary
Highlees Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic KS1/KS2 teacher to join our leadership team in the post of Assistant Head of School, including a teaching responsibility. This position provides the opportunity to support the leadership team to implement and lead initiatives for school improvement and to make a positive contribution to the improved learning of our children.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher with high expectations of attainment and behaviour for all pupils. We are committed to providing a welcoming and stimulating experience for all the pupils at Highlees. In motivating and engaging our children we endeavour to prepare them for their next stage in their learning journey.
Highlees believes that our teachers should be fully supported in their role and is committed to encouraging our teachers to pursue opportunities for their personal professional development.
It would be desirable for the Assistant Head of School to have an interest in the area of Inclusion and Special Educational Needs. Highlees are committed to CPD and would support and provide an opportunity for the post holder to acquire the Senco award.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Highlees Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 376 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Highlees Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sforrest@hefed.org
- Phone number
- 01733 264294
Highlees can offer:
A welcoming atmosphere with happy children that reflect the cultural diversity of our city.
A comprehensive programme of induction to ensure you are fully supported.
A friendly, fun and hardworking staff committed to improve outcomes for children.
An attractive well-resourced environment.
Coaching is available to support teachers.
In addition to PPA, our teams have dedicated days to plan ahead for future learning.
Our school strives to inspire all children to achieve their full potential academically and creatively.
Arranging a visit to Highlees Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sforrest@hefed.org.
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