ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER - Strategic Lead for STEM

Maghull High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 7AW

36 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  13 March 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher, deputy or assistant headteacher
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full Time/Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L12 - L!6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Trustees of Maghull High School seek to appoint an ambitious, resilient, experienced and excellent teacher as Assistant Headteacher, who will make a significant contribution to the senior leadership team and to the future development and improvement of our school and Trust.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity over time to experience other areas of school leadership across curriculum and assessment, personal development and teaching and learning. This role represents an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious individual to develop as a senior leader and take the next steps towards headship.

We are looking to strengthen senior leadership across STEM subjects and wider strategic responsibilities determined subject to the strengths of the candidate. Depending on the skillset of the individual, we are open to discuss this further with a particular interest in quality of education.

The person appointed to the post will:

• Have a strong curriculum and assessment, teaching and learning and/or pastoral background.
• A keen interest in research to develop teacher skills and pedagogy.
• A commitment to developing positive relationships with students and parents to secure the best outcomes for all students.
• Evidence substantial experience of successfully leading whole school initiatives as set out in the job description and person specification.

What the school offers its staff

Please visit: https://www.maghullhigh.com/

Commitment to safeguarding

Maghull High School is committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of all pupils at the school. If staff have concerns regarding possible abuse of a child whether it relates to ill-treatment, neglect or any other form of abuse or appears at risk of abuse, they will, in the best interests of the child, follow the procedures laid down by the Safeguarding Board. A full version of the school’s Safeguarding Policy is available at https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to bowenn@maghullhigh.com

Upload additional documents

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

Maghull Application Form updated Oct 22.docx - 121 KB (opens in new tab)

Assistant Headteacher - Information for Candidates February 2023.docx - 260 KB (opens in new tab)

About Maghull High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1014 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Maghull High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: bowenn@maghullhigh.com
• Phone number: 0151 527 3961
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maghull-high-school-liverpool (opens in new tab)

Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School and Kew Woods Primary School. Our Trust welcomes staff who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.

Arranging a visit to Maghull High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bowenn@maghullhigh.com.

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