Assistant Headteacher
Abbotswood Junior School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8EBThis job expired on 18 April 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
18 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L4-L8 (£50,807-£56,082)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you want to be a part of the new, exciting leadership structure at Abbotswood Junior School? If so, read on.
Due to the retirement and promotion of our two current Deputy Headteachers, we are looking to appoint two Assistant Headteachers from September 2024.
Working alongside an experienced Headteacher, you will be part of a school described by Ofsted (June 2023) as,
“A happy school with so much on offer…classrooms are vibrant and excellent places to learn…staff are immensely proud to work at the school. Morale is high and teamwork strong.”
What are we looking for? Someone who:
is passionate about children’s learning and providing an education which meets the needs of all children.
consistently demonstrates outstanding teaching in their current role.
has proven experience in leading and impacting on a team, a core subject, or a key curriculum area.
is a team player who is able to lead but also learn from others.
has a track record of raising achievement.
believes that effective relationships are the cornerstone to any successful school.
is hardworking, resilient, inspirational, loyal and has super powers!
As we are totally reorganising our leadership structure, the responsibilities of each role will be matched to the two successful applicants. However, the following areas will form a part of the two roles:
Behaviour, attitudes and school culture.
Pastoral leadership.
Strategic leadership of Safeguarding.
Leadership of Staff teams - Sports Coaches, PPA Team.
Impact of assessment.
Leading our Room 5 (pastoral) Team.
Coaching.
Pupil Voice.
Day-to-day running of a school with approximately 620 children.
Both roles will have a teaching responsibility (approx. 40%).
What the school offers its staff
Abbotswood is ideally situated on the edge of the beautiful New Forest and within close proximity of the bustling city of Southampton. It is the largest junior school in Hampshire with over 600 children (5/6 form entry).
With large fields, open spaces and a purpose-built sports hall, we have a pleasant environment in which to work and we also have a very cute school dog - Tommy!
Leaders also recognise the hard work of its staff and everyone receives a ‘Thank You’ day to be taken at any time during the school year.
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 Abbotswood Junior School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 603 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Abbotswood Junior School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- adminoffice@abbotswood.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 07712 305180
Arranging a visit to Abbotswood Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adminoffice@abbotswood.hants.sch.uk.
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