Assistant Headteacher (Aspiration and Opportunity)
Maghull High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 7AWThis job expired on 15 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
15 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
1 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L12 - L16
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Title: Assistant Headteacher (Aspiration and Opportunity)
Grade: L12 – L16
Contract Type/Term: Full Time/Permanent
Responsible to: Headteacher
Main purpose: The role will be determined by the skills and competencies of the successful candidate
To work as a member of the senior leadership team to raise standards, improve student outcomes and increase aspiration of our school community.
The Assistant Headteacher, under the direction of the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, will take a strategic role in:
- Formulating the aims and objectives of the school
- Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives
- Managing staff and resources to that end
- Monitoring and evaluating progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives
- Managing students and supporting them
- To take a key role in working with the careers team to embed the vision throughout the school 11-18
They may also be required to undertake any of the duties delegated from the Headteacher.
Leadership
Under the direction of the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher:
- Support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in the day-to-day leadership and management of the school
- Communicate the school’s vision compellingly and support the Headteacher’s strategic leadership
- To work alongside the Headteacher in developing an external network that will enhance the opportunities of our students.
- Lead by example, focusing on providing excellent education for all students
- Lead on particular whole-school strategies and policy areas
- Build positive relationships with members of the school community
- Keep up to date with research and developments in education
- Seek training and continuing professional development to meet own needs
- To provide information to enable Governors to set challenging but realistic targets.
Key strategic area of responsibility
- To increase opportunities and life chances for all students 11-18
- To enhance wider opportunities through careers and work experience
- To strategically support and coordinate the impact of student voice 11-18
- To provide bespoke pathways for all groups within the school
- To develop extra curricular provision
- To enhance community links and engagement
- To source new opportunities that will support the school’s vision and support all students to Aspire, Achieve, Enjoy
Managing staff
Under the direction of the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher:
- Assist with the selection and recruitment of new teaching staff
- Performance manage middle leaders, including carrying out appraisals, providing professional development opportunities, and holding staff to account for their performance
- Create an ethos were staff are fully supported to develop their skills and knowledge
- Commit to their own professional development, proactively identifying development opportunities
Modelling best practice for teachers
- Demonstrate excellent performance against parts one and two of the teacher’s standards: teaching and personal and professional conduct
- Implement strategies and initiatives to share best practice with others in the school, developing confidence and skills in others
Systems and processes
Under the direction of the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher:
- Ensure that the school’s systems, organisation and processes are well considered, efficient and fit for purpose
- Provide a safe, calm and well-ordered environment for all students and staff, focused on safeguarding students and developing exemplary behaviour
- Implement systems for managing the performance of all staff, addressing any underperformance, supporting staff to improve and valuing excellent practice
- Work with the governing board as appropriate
- Support strategic, curriculum-led financial planning to ensure effective use of budgets and resources
- Support distribution of leadership throughout the school
Other responsibilities
The Assistant Headteacher will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher.
What the school offers its staff
Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Bedford Primary School and Kew Woods Primary School. Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.
Commitment to safeguarding
Maghull High School is committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of all pupils at the school. If staff have concerns regarding possible abuse of a child whether it relates to ill-treatment, neglect or any other form of abuse or appears at risk of abuse, they will, in the best interests of the child, follow the procedures laid down by the Safeguarding Board. A full version of the school’s Safeguarding Policy is available at https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/
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About Maghull High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1091 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Maghull High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- bowenn@maghullhigh.com
- Phone number
- 0151 527 3961
Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Bedford Primary School and Kew Woods Primary School. Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.
Arranging a visit to Maghull High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bowenn@maghullhigh.com.
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