16 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    26 March 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    7 March 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L3-L9

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a passionate and positive professional to join our senior leadership team as an Assistant Headteacher. Ravenscote Junior School is part of Engage Enrich Excel Academies, and the successful candidate will benefit from a dedicated team of professionals focused on improving the outcomes of all children.

Ravenscote is a five-form entry school, a happy community, and an amazing place to learn and work. Teamwork is an essential part of our culture, and we all support each other through both good times and challenging times. We are a high-performing school committed to ensuring all our children are well-prepared for the challenges of the world around them. Social and emotional education is an intrinsic part of our culture, and we are always looking for innovative ways to engage children so they excel!

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher who:

  • Has a proven track record of raising attainment, either as a teacher or leader;
  • Is an excellent teacher;
  • Will be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and is DSL trained or willing to complete the training as soon as possible;
  • Is an excellent communicator with children, colleagues, and families;
  • Has high expectations of all children;
  • Has unconditional positive regard for all children and believes in a relational approach to behaviour;
  • Is committed to ensuring that every child excels;
  • Has a commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues, families, governors, and outside agencies;
  • Can lead, support, and motivate other members of staff;
  • Has middle or senior leadership experience;
  • Has excellent organisational skills;
  • Has a sense of humour and will add to our happy, thriving culture;
  • Is passionate about inclusion and committed to supporting all children to reach their unique potential;
  • Forms strong relationships with adults and children;
  • Relishes challenge, contributing fully to the life of the school community.

What the school offers its staff

  • An environment built on support, resilience, and happiness.
  • Staff that are enthusiastic, proactive, and who love to laugh.
  • A dynamic Senior Leadership Team.
  • Great children to work with, who are highly motivated and passionate about their learning.
  • Outstanding opportunities for continuing professional development.
  • A commitment to work/life balance.
  • Safeguarding training.
  • Career opportunities to work, innovate, and network across 8 schools.

If you are ready to join a thriving school community and lead with passion and commitment, we would love to hear from you!

Further details about the role

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd April.

The school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated closure date and therefore early applications are recommended.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Ravenscote Junior School

School type
Academy, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
620 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01276 709007

Junior School

Arranging a visit to Ravenscote Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@ravenscote.surrey.sch.uk.

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