Assistant Head Teacher
Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1BNThis job expired on 21 November 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
21 November 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 October 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L3 -L5
Assistant Head Teacher job summary
Are you a confident and inspiring leader who is passionate about teaching and learning?
The Governors of Archbishop Benson CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and outstanding teacher with a proven track record of senior leadership experience to enhance our strong and supportive Senior Leadership Team.
Leading positively, professionally and enthusiastically, the successful candidate will support the school in driving forward the School Improvement Plan and maintaining high standards across all phases. This role would suit someone seeking leadership experience with a view to seeking a DHT or Headteacher role in the future.
Ideally we would like our new Assistant Headteacher to start at the beginning of January, however we will consider a later start for the right candidate.
We are fully committed to professional development and offer many opportunities to further develop your leadership and educational interests. As Church of England primary school the successful candidate will also be able to shape and enrich the Christian ethos of the school.
Our new AHT will need to show:
• Successful teaching and leadership experience
• Commitment to schools improvement and raising achievement for all
• Skills to monitor, evaluate and report on standards of attainment, learning and teaching and data analysis
• Ability to self evaluate and self improve
• Detailed knowledge of teaching and learning and an ability to move the practice of others forward
• Experience of leading teams of staff
• Ability to motivate and inspire colleagues
• Effective communication skills to connect successfully with parents and the wider community
• Talent to think creatively and imaginatively, anticipating and solving problems
• Ability to demonstrate resilience and work independently driving school improvement.
• Ability to encourage constructive relationships between all members of the school community, promoting equal opportunity, as a flexible and positive leader
• Support for our Christian ethos and be able to continue the strong links with our local community.
We can offer:
• A creative, welcoming and supportive team
• High quality CPD opportunities
• Close links with the church and local community
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn
• Hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues.
• A well informed and supportive governing body who are committed to the development of all staff and their well being
• Supportive parents with high aspirations of their children and our school
Our Headteacher says:
“As headteacher, what I love most about Archbishop Benson is that we are a genuine “school family”. Everyone matters. It fills me with pride & gratitude that staff place the children first and are always ready to go the extra mile. We embrace our school motto, “Fun & learning, hand in hand”, and we live it out every day. I feel very blessed to be part of such a special team.”
Our staff say:
“The children are happy learners, brimming with enthusiasm and I thoroughly enjoy building their confidence and achievements across the curriculum. Teachers and TA’s work closely together to achieve the best outcomes for the children and I feel a genuinely valued member of our team.”
"Being at ABB has allowed me work in a wonderful place where the staff are like family and the children provide unique moments of joy each and every day. Watching them progress in a fun-filled environment is a pleasure to a part of."
To arrange a visit to the School please contact Mrs Chele Law via email officemanager@archbishop-benson.cornwall.sch.uk
References will be taken up before interviews are offered.
Early application is encouraged as we review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated deadline.
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 Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 428 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- officemanager@archbishop-benson.cornwall.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01872273185
Our Headteacher says:
“As headteacher, what I love most about Archbishop Benson is that we are a genuine “school family”. Everyone matters. It fills me with pride & gratitude that staff place the children first and are always ready to go the extra mile. We embrace our school motto, “Fun & learning, hand in hand”, and we live it out every day. I feel very blessed to be part of such a special team.”
Our staff say:
“The children are happy learners, brimming with enthusiasm and I thoroughly enjoy building their confidence and achievements across the curriculum. Teachers and TA’s work closely together to achieve the best outcomes for the children and I feel a genuinely valued member of our team.”
"Being at ABB has allowed me work in a wonderful place where the staff are like family and the children provide unique moments of joy each and every day. Watching them progress in a fun-filled environment is a pleasure to a part of."
Arranging a visit to Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email officemanager@archbishop-benson.cornwall.sch.uk.
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