Assistant Headteacher

Putteridge High School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter / September 2025

• Closing date

  22 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership L14-L18

Assistant Headteacher job summary

Assistant Headteacher

Location: Putteridge High School

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full time

Salary: Leadership L14- L18

Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 22nd January 2025

Overview of the job:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader who is passionate about education, driven to achieve the very best and who will play a key role in the strategic leadership of our school; cementing our place as the school of choice in the local area.

To undertake any reasonable task as directed by the Headteacher.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs

We thank you for your interest in this role. For further information, please contact our HR Officer on 01582 745917 or hr@putteridgehigh.org

We offer a range of employee benefits:

A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Generous pension schemes

Employee assistance programme

Employee of the month scheme

Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is Midday on Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date

Visit our website: http://www.putteridgehigh.org

Follow us on Twitter:@PutteridgeHSch

Follow us on Facebook:@Putteridgehighschool

Please visit our 'Why work for us? page on our website for further information

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Putteridge High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Putteridge High School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/putteridge-high-school-luton (opens in new tab)

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