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Assistant Headteacher (Head of Area)

Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7QA

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• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  20 March 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 February 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time - Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership Scale L3 - L7

What skills and experience we're looking for

Applications are encouraged from senior leaders and those aspiring to this challenge who:

• Have significant experience working in mainstream schools in the UK
• Are fully commitment to our vision of bilingual education for all learners
• Have significant pastoral experience
• Have excellent curriculum knowledge and are expert teachers
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to lead and support others
• Are highly organised
• Can engage with pupils, parents and the wider community demonstrating excellent communication skills
• Are willing to engage in training and personal development

All candidates will be expected to commit to developing Spanish language skills and use the language in teaching and to communicate within their capacities in other instances.

What the school offers its staff

https://www.bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk/brighton-hove/primary/bilingualprimaryschool/site/pages/schoolinformation/current-vacancies - Please see the job description on our website.

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 Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 613 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: info@bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bilingual-primary-school-brighton-hove (opens in new tab)

The Bilingual Primary School offers a unique opportunity to work in a bilingual setting in Spanish and English. The successful candidate will have the advantage of working in a new, purpose built school and, more importantly, to play a significant role in shaping the next phase of the school’s development to secure an outstanding education for children. The teacher appointed will have the opportunity to make a difference and to gain experience of innovating, creating and leading within an environment of professional autonomy and trust.

This role will suit teachers at the early stage of their careers as well as those with more experience. NQTs are welcome to apply. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who have Spanish language competencies. All candidates will be expected to commit to developing Spanish language skills and using the language in teaching some sessions with support.

Overseas candidates are welcome to apply.

We would consider applications for a job share.

We are looking for outstanding teachers who love teaching and:

Have excellent subject knowledge across the curriculum allowing them to provide exciting contexts through which children can learn and deepen their understanding;
Create an ethos of eagerness in their class ensuring children love learning, are motivated, confident and constantly prepared to reflect and improve;
Know their class well and are exceptionally skilled at planning and adapting their teaching to meet the needs of every child;
Who aspire to promote our core drivers of autonomy, curiosity, perseverance and collaboration;
Are continually looking for opportunities to develop their own practice including working within a bilingual curriculum;

Form positive, proactive partnerships with colleagues, parents and carers with a strong focus on developing effective strategies for communication.
We welcome visits to the school from interested candidates. Please contact the school to make an appointment.

The governors of our school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

Apply now
Please note that we only accept electronic applications and do not accept CVs. Please send your completed application form to info@bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk
Please call 01273 916212 or visit www.bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk and see the Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

Arranging a visit to Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk.

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