Assistant Headteacher for EYFS

Bigland Green Primary School, London, E1 2ND

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2025

• Closing date

  4 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Full-time with up to 60% teaching commitment.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L5 to L9

What skills and experience we're looking for

In addition to carrying out the professional duties of a school teacher (as described in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document 2023) and being a strong team player in the School Leadership Team, the Assistant Headteacher will lead a team of two Year groups (e.g. Nursery and Reception) and be responsible for:

 raising standards and ensuring good progress and achievement of individuals and groups of children in their teams;

 providing professional challenge and support to ensure great learning which is consistent over time;

 having overall responsibility for the personal development and well-being of all the children in the team and contribute to those across the school;

 monitoring, evaluating and reviewing aspects of education in accordance with the school’s agreed policy and protocols;

 providing guidance on the curriculum planning, teaching strategies, feedback and assessment, and enrichment activities to team members;

 providing induction and support with performance management, and;

 carrying out other particular duties as assigned by the Headteacher to ensure the effective running of the school and good achievement of all children.

The Assistant Headteacher will be an effective member of the School Leadership Team (SLT) and will play a major role under the overall direction of the Headteacher in:

 formulating the aims and objectives of the school;

 identifying key priorities and contributing to strategic plans;

 establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved;

 managing staff and resources to that end, and;

 monitoring progress towards their achievement.

The post holder will also undertake any duties of a similar nature, and professional duties of the Headteacher reasonably delegated to the post-holder by the Headteacher. The duties and responsibilities of the post may vary from time to time according to the changing needs and priorities of the school.

What the school offers its staff

Bigland Green offers:

§ curious children who are eager to learn, and have good support from parents;

§ dedicated, committed and highly skilled staff members driven by the school’s mission and its ‘Learning Vision’;

§ a strong commitment to high quality CPD for all staff members and governors;

§ well-established systems for a healthy work-life balance for all staff members;

§ a highly supportive governing body, and;

a modern, spacious building with exceptionally good resources for inside & outside learning; and very good transport links.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bigland Green Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We are dedicated to equality and valuing diversity.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Bigland Green Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 479 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Bigland Green Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: enquiries@biglandgreen.towerhamlets.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02077027088
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bigland-green-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Bigland Green is a provider of great learning and graded as outstanding by Ofsted. The school’s mission is to educate pupils so that they become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.

The school’s Learning Vision articulates how it provides great learning by harnessing children’s curiosity, encouraging perseverance and providing a pathway to success in our fast-changing and inter-dependent world.

At Bigland Green, we instil in our pupils the fundamental values that are needed for being successful as individuals and as a society. We teach our pupils to cope with success and challenges. Pupils are equipped with skills that are essential for the world outside the school and beyond. These are part of the school’s strong ethos and values.

Arranging a visit to Bigland Green Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@biglandgreen.towerhamlets.sch.uk.

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