EXPIREDThis job expired on 7 October 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months
Full-time equivalent salary
- £42,195 - £46,566 L1 - L5
Assistant Headteacher (Maternity Cover) job summary
Assistant Headteacher (Maternity Cover) - Lion Academy Trust - Wellingborough - Ruskin Junior School
A rare and unique opportunity has arisen for an outstanding candidate to join our Senior Leadership team on a fixed term (12 month) maternity cover contract.
Do you feel ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Are you frustrated in your current role and feel like you want an opportunity to have a wider impact on school improvement? Do you have a relentless focus on improving outcomes & life chances for all pupils irrespective of context or situation?
Then this role may be for you!
Working with the Head of School and Deputy Head Teacher and alongside the wider leadership team, you will be based at Ruskin Junior School, Wellingborough and be responsible for the operational implementation of Trust agreed strategies and processes across the school.
We are seeking an Assistant Head Teacher who is:
• able to lead, motivate, challenge and inspire whole school communities
• committed to achieving the highest possible standards of learning and teaching
• dynamic and enthusiastic with the vision and energy to help lead schools to excellence
• friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills and a passion for teaching
• experienced in school improvement with a proven track record of success and strong leadership in developing some aspect of teaching and learning.
We can offer you:
• Lively, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
• A dynamic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
• Career progression and leadership opportunities following the end of the contract
• A supportive and forward thinking Trust Board, Parental Advisory Body and parent community
• Excellent opportunities for further professional development, through the Lion Academy Trust.
The successful candidate will raise expectations and aspirations, promote the Trust’s pedagogy for highly effective learning and help achieve positive outcomes for children.
We offer you a great opportunity to develop your career in a well-respected, Multi Academy Trust working with a forward thinking, vibrant and very supportive team.
Commitment to safeguarding
The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks.
The Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.
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About Ruskin Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 266 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
Ruskin Academy are an inclusive, caring school in Wellingborough where every child matters. We recognise that all children have talents and abilities to celebrate, and part of our role is to help children to discover these. We challenge and develop our children to become curious, autonomous learners who are inspired and stimulated through a rich and varied curriculum that is appropriate to their individual needs. We develop children’s learning skills and, by setting high expectations and exacting standards, we prepare our children to flourish, and have high self-esteem and self-belief.