Assistant Head of school required
Warwick Academy, Wellingborough, NN8 2PS11 days remaining to apply
Closing date
11 February 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
30 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: STPC, Full-time position
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £49,781.00 to £54,939.00
Pay scale
- Leadership Scalepoint 1 - 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an Assistant Head of School who is:
Able to lead, motivate, challenge and inspire whole school communities
Committed to achieving the highest possible standards of learning and teaching
Dynamic and enthusiastic with the vision and energy to help lead schools to excellence
Friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills and a passion for teaching
Experienced in school improvement with a proven track record of success and strong leadership in developing some aspect of teaching and learning.
What the school offers its staff
Just some of the reasons that Lion Academy Trust is your next career choice:
Lively, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
A dynamic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
Career progression and leadership opportunities
A supportive and forward thinking Trust Board, Parental Advisory Body and parent community
Excellent opportunities for further professional development, through the Lion Academy Trust.
Competitive salaries and pay progression – annual pay increments having previously provided a boost even when these were frozen nationally.
Support for bicycle/e-bike and IT equipment purchases via salary sacrifice schemes.
Cashback/discounts on large purchases, including consumer goods, technology and travel, across a range of leading retailers from your Day 1
Access to our free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their families, which offers financial, legal and relationship advice among other things.
Access to our Well-being Programme with an app that includes webinars, online fitness sessions and nutritional advice.
Additional non-contact time over and above statutory PPA time for teaching staff supported by mentors and leaders.
A fully resourced, sequenced curriculum across 11 subjects.
Unlimited access to continuous professional development through providers such as The National College and The Key throughout your career with us.
Reduced marking requirements due to the development of Assessment Proficient Learners.
Meeting or exceeding nationally agreed terms and conditions for both teaching and support staff.
Clear and well-implemented policies and professional standards in key areas such as behaviour, parental engagement, and supporting staff in challenging situations.
Access to shared knowledge, expertise and best practice from staff at other Trust schools.
Further details about the role
Assistant Head of School
Start date: April 2025Expected Salary Range - Leadership Scale Point 1 to 5 (DOE)
Are you an outstanding teacher and now want to make that step into Leadership to have a wider impact on Children?
Are you not getting the opportunity to progress within your current school? Do you have a relentless focus on improving outcomes & life chances for all pupils irrespective of context or situation? Then this role may be for you!
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Head of School to join our existing SLT team at Warwick Academy and make a positive impact in raising standards and the quality of experience for our children.
Working with the Head of School and also alongside the wider leadership team, you will be based at Warwick Academy and will be responsible for raising standards and ensuring these standards are consistently applied across all year groups.
The successful candidate will raise expectations and aspirations, promote the Trust’s pedagogy for highly effective learning and help achieve positive outcomes for children. We offer you a great opportunity to develop your career in a well-respected, Multi Academy Trust working with a forward thinking, vibrant and very supportive team.
For an application pack and more details, please email Kayleigh Dalton, Office Manager via k.dalton@warwickprimary.net
For any further information you might require, please speak to Catherine Starnes - school@warwickprimary.net
Closing Date: 11th February @ 3pm
Interviews: Expected to be held 13th February 2025
The Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, along with all relevant safeguarding checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
About Warwick Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 259 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Warwick Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- k.dalton@olympicprimaryacademy.net
Warwick Academy is an Ofsted 'Good' two -form entry primary school, situated on the Kingsway Estate - Wellingborough. Our educational philosophy is simple: we believe that challenging children to achieve academically and personally is vital in ensuring they aim high in life.
We believe all children can achieve their dreams and we aim to recognise and celebrate all talents and successes. We are committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum which enables children to grow as learners so they can progress to the next stage of their educational journey successfully.
Our core values are embedded in everything we do and we ensure children feel safe and develop the essential life skills to live a happy and fulfilled life in modern Britain.
⚫ ASPIRATION
⚫ RESPECT
⚫ HONESTY
⚫ RESPONSIBILITY
⚫ KINDNESS
We are a committed and dedicated staff team. #TeamWarwick are determined to deliver the highest quality educational experiences for our children so that 'hand in hand we learn'.
Arranging a visit to Warwick Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.dalton@olympicprimaryacademy.net.
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