Deadline is tomorrow

  • Job start date

    1 September 2024

  • Closing date

    7 May 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    25 April 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

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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

The Governing Body of Aston School is seeking to appoint an inspirational, committed and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher to support the Headteacher in delivering a vision for outstanding achievement, both within the curriculum and beyond, in a culture which embodies our core values of honesty, kindness, diligence and integrity.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to make a significant contribution to our school improvement plan, both at strategic and operational level. Importantly, the successful candidate will be a developing leader and an exceptional team player who thrives in a hard-working, yet compassionate environment.

We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking Assistant Headteacher who:

  • Has a good range of relevant teaching experience;
  • Has a passion for school improvement but has the respect to uphold our core school values;
  • Has the ability to set new agendas and lead with innovative ideas;
  • Has the ability to learn from others and the tenacity to get things done;
  • Will be willing to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school;
  • Has the strategic vision to motivate and inspire learning and educational excellence;
  • Is committed to welfare and safeguarding.

The specific responsibilities relating to behaviour and standards are detailed in the attached job description.

What the school offers its staff

In turn we will offer you:

  • A Senior Leadership Team which believes in support and challenge of equal measure and sees staff wellbeing as vital for all;
  • A supportive Governing Body, committed to school improvement;
  • A commitment to innovate to solve challenging problems;
  • A chance to grow professionally as part of a very successful Multi-Academy Trust.

We welcome applications from candidates with an ambition to progress to DHT and Headship, and will support this progression and offer suitable CPD opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

King Edward VI Aston School is one of the six King Edward VI Grammar Schools in Birmingham and a member of the King Edward VI MAT.

The school is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its students and the successful candidate will be required to undertake DBS and Prohibition checks.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to vacancies@keaston.bham.sch.uk

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About King Edward VI Aston School

School type
Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
View all Secondaryjobs
School size
1001 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
0121 327 1130

King Edward VI Aston School is one of the six King Edward VI Grammar Schools in Birmingham and a member of the King Edward VI MAT.

The school is committed to safeguarding the well being of its students and successful candidates will be required to undertake DBS and Prohibition checks.

Arranging a visit to King Edward VI Aston School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@keaston.bham.sch.uk.

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