Assistant Headteacher

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3NT

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  12 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher, deputy or assistant headteacher
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full Time Permanent Position
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L11- L15

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who are we looking to appoint?

We are looking for someone dynamic, passionate, forward thinking and enthusiastic about education. We are interested in you as a person and what your experience can bring to our school. If you would like to come and see the school in action or talk to us, please get in touch.

The successful applicant’s principal responsibility will be to lead on Achievement in Years 7-11 including key pupil groups and will be the Pupil Premium lead. They will therefore lead on whole school performance measures in KS4. The successful applicant will lead their team of Achievement Leads as well as driving achievement across our Curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College are proud to be registered with ‘Investors In People’ and continue to support the development of our teachers and support staff. We offer regular training programmes as well as staffwell-being activities.Our schooloffers an exciting, rewarding and supportiveenvironment for all our staff enabling them to grow andbuild on their skills.

We take pride in being a caring and well-ordered community where everyone is encouraged to develop self-awareness and personal responsibility and play a full part in the life of the school. Our Code of Conduct is based on respect, courtesy and consideration. We make sure that students who work hard, help others and show responsibility in their behaviour are properly recognised through our awards system. Commitment and success in sport or music are celebrated in the award of distinctive colours badges.

Our extensive curriculum is broad and balanced, giving all students the opportunity to develop their potential. A wide range of learning and teaching strategies is used to actively involve students in the learning process. Progress is carefully assessed and monitored.

Commitment to safeguarding

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the “Disclosure and Barring Service” along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Application forms can be accessed from www.sandbachhigh.co.uk

Applying for the job

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About Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1476 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@sandbachhigh.co.uk
• Phone number: 01270 765031
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandbach-high-school-and-sixth-form-college (opens in new tab)

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College enjoys a pleasant situation in the historic market town of Sandbach. As a community we work together to create a secure and friendly environment in which individuals can grow intellectually, emotionally and socially. We are proud to be registered with ‘Investors In People’ and continue to support the development of our teachers and support staff. We offer regular training programmes as well as staff well-being activities. Our school offers an exciting, rewarding and supportive environment for all our staff enabling them to grow and build on their skills. We take pride in being a caring and well-ordered community where everyone is encouraged to develop self-awareness and personal responsibility and play a full part in the life of the school. Our Code of Conduct is based on respect, courtesy and consideration. We make sure that students who work hard, help others and show responsibility in their behaviour are properly recognised through our awards system. Our extensive curriculum is broad and balanced, giving all students the opportunity to develop their potential. A wide range of learning and teaching strategies is used to actively involve students in the learning process. Progress is carefully assessed and monitored.

Arranging a visit to Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@sandbachhigh.co.uk.

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