Assistant Headteacher - English
St Clement's High School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 4LZThis job expired on 28 November 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 November 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 November 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L8 - L12
Assistant Headteacher - English job summary
St Clement's High School part of West Norfolk Academies Trust are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for English.
They are looking for an existing or future leader who is ready to grasp this ideal opportunity to progress their career within a supportive, proactive and forward-thinking environment.
The successful candidate, who is dynamic and solution focused, will support the School in securing high standards of teaching and learning through dedicated management time and the teaching commitment that comes with this role.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career while making a real difference to the whole school community.
Purpose of the Job
To provide our students with an outstanding education in English and have a proven record for delivering effective strategies to improve standards of teaching and learning and provide strong and effective leadership to departmental staff.
To assist the Headteacher in accurate self-evaluation of the schools performance for the purpose of shaping and influencing the direction of the school.
To be an inspirational leader who positively influences the behaviour of others, motivating staff and students to engage with the core values of the school and of West Norfolk Academies Trust.
To model the expected practice outlined in the Teacher Standards
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 St Clement's High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 668 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- St Clement's High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01553 773393
St Clement's is a vibrant and friendly community. We have a well-mannered, calm and purposeful working environment. High expectations are set at St Clement's, success is celebrated and the rewards scheme enable students to earn termly prizes for academic progress, high attendance and good behaviour.
St Clement's is a friendly yet focused school. Ofsted inspected us in January 2017 and graded us as "Good" in all categories. We have a committed staff who have worked hard to secure good exam results. Our students told the inspectors "the best thing about this school is the staff, they make the school what it is". Our school has been oversubscribed for several years and has a strong reputation in the area.
Students tell us that they feel safe and happy here, which allows them to concentrate on achieving the best possible progress in lessons. The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum and there is a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities available. Whenever our students work with people from outside they create a very positive impression.
St Clement's High School is part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust which was developed from the success of Springwood High School and also includes Marshland High School, and Smithdon High School.
The school is located in the village of Terrington St Clement which is approximately seven miles from the historic town of Kings Lynn, from where there are regular train links to London and Cambridge. The picturesque North Norfolk coastline is also within easy travelling distance.
The West Norfolk Academies Trust offers:
The opportunity to work and progress across a family of schools in West Norfolk.
The support and expertise of outstanding faculties across the Trust.
A full and detailed support programme for those new to the profession as well as for middle and senior leaders.
Preparation for the future promotion and responsibilities within the Trust for ambitious, creative and dynamic colleagues.
Arranging a visit to St Clement's High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk.
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