Assistant Headteacher – Teaching & Learning
Prendergast Vale School, London, SE13 7BNThis job expired on 24 April 2019 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2019
Closing date
24 April 2019 at 1am
Date listed
3 April 2019
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- £62,621 to £68,315
Assistant Headteacher – Teaching & Learning job summary
Assistant Headteacher – Teaching & Learning
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher from September 2019, who has a track record of outstanding classroom practice and the ability to lead improvement in academic standards and student outcomes. As a member of SLT, the Assistant Headteacher will play an important role in the overall leadership and management of the school. In particular, you will work closely with the Headteacher to lead and develop outstanding teaching and learning across the school.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the school’s career professional development and training processes, including Initial Teacher Training. You will have:
-a proven track record of leading and managing a team to raise attainment and examination results at Key Stage 4
-a track record of outstanding teaching across Key Stage 3 and 4
-the knowledge and skills to lead on career professional development and training programmes
-significant relevant experience of contributing to whole school issues
-proven ability and enthusiasm to motivate students and staff
-the ability to raise expectations and aspirations of students of all abilities
-an understanding of effective strategies for urban schools.
This is an exciting time to join our school following our ‘Good’ judgement Ofsted in February 2018. The successful candidate will be part of a transformative Headship team committed to outstanding provision and outcomes for all students. The school benefits from being part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools.
Our school motto is “We are forever learning” and the successful candidate will be expected to be committed to their own professional development. We offer a comprehensive and supportive induction programme for all new members of staff. You will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and across the Federation.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a forward thinking staff and school leadership team who ensure that the academic and social development of every student is at the heart of what they do.
Visits to the school are welcome, please contact Fiona Fuller, PA to Headteacher via email F.Fuller@prendergast-vale.com or telephone number 020 8297 3540 ext: 613001 to arrange.
Closing date: 9:30am on Wednesday 24 April 2019
Interviews: 29 & 30 April 2019
Please note CVs are not accepted.
The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all employees are required to have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Appointment will be subject to qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.
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.
About Prendergast Vale School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 830 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Prendergast Vale School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- s.isaac@leathersellers-federation.com
A Foundation school which is part of the Leathersellers' Federation of Schools
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