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Assistant Headteacher
Noremarsh Junior School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8BT6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
10 May 2024 at 12:59am
Date listed
22 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £47,185.00 - £52,074.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Scale
Assistant Headteacher job summary
Assistant Headteacher
Noremarsh Junior School
Salary: Leadership Band L1 – L5 (DOE)
Type of role: Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: Midnight, Thursday 9th May 2024
Interview Date: Monday 20th May 2024
Anticipated Start Date: September 2024
Job Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen Noremarsh Junior School for a highly skilled and inspirational Assistant Head Teacher to play a critical part in supporting our young people to achieve their very best. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving forward our ambitious curriculum and ensuring the best outcomes possible for all our pupils.
The successful candidate will demonstrate clear leadership and vision and the ability to develop strong and positive relationships with all colleagues across the school. They will possess excellent KS2 knowledge and will have a proven track record of making improvements. They will work alongside the Headteacher, SENCO/AHT to drive the school forward and ensure the best possible outcomes for our children.
This position will be perfect for a leader who has experience in assessment or maths and a proven track record of supporting quality teaching and learning. They will have a solid understanding of current pedagogical approaches that draws on current research, to support our enthusiastic and dedicated team. There will be some teaching commitment as part of this role.
If this sounds like you and you are enthusiastic to take advantage of a new challenge, then we would be delighted to hear from you. We warmly welcome visits as you will get a strong sense of what it means to belong at Noremarsh.
About us:
Noremarsh Junior School is a 7-11 school in the heart of Royal Wootton Bassett. We pride ourselves in providing a happy and stimulating learning environment for all our children. We have strong links in the local community and believe education is a partnership between the school, parents and the local community which make our children's school experiences happy, rewarding, and successful.
Our vision for our school is: ‘’A community where everyone belongs, where our children feel safe to be confident and ambitious, and where we work together with kindness and respect.’’
Our vision truly reflects who we are as a community.
Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.
If you want to be a part of this, and work alongside ambitious, compassionate, and dedicated people we welcome your application. Our mission is to develop and retain high quality professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.
Together we will foster a culture of compassion and inclusivity with high expectations and standards for all. Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable.
Together we Belong, Believe, Become.
I am often asked what I am most proud of as a Headteacher and the answer is simple; our team – children, staff, and the community - how we support and encourage each other and all work towards the best possible outcomes for everyone. Noremarsh is an incredible place to work, learn and grow.
Noremarsh is proud to be part of the Ascend Learning Trust. Our values of Ambition, Belonging and Compassion – our Noremarsh ABC’s - reflect those of the Ascend Learning Trust and align with all the other schools within it. As a community of schools, we are all invested in all children and young people across our Trust, helping them to achieve success at every stage of their journey with and beyond us.
Our aim at Noremarsh is to challenge every child to help them develop the skills they will need to reach their unique potential and be ready for the next step of their journey. Not only academically, but also having the ability to organise themselves and interact effectively with others, recognising the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and well-being. Building independence in all areas of school life is particularly important to us as a junior school, as we prepare our children for the next step on their educational journey.
Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.
At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team. Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or alternatively you can email recruitment@ascendlearning.org.uk
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.
In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
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About Noremarsh Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
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- School size
- 240 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
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- School website
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