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  • Earliest start date

    19 February 2024

  • Latest start date

    15 April 2024

  • Closing date

    4 December 2023 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    15 November 2023

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Full time: School day: 8.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - Maternty cover unsure of end date - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

Leadership Pay Spine L14-18

What skills and experience we're looking for

A unique opportunity for a forward thinking, proactive leader with an uncompromising commitment to excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to cover our current Assistant Headteacher whilst she is on maternity leave. We are looking for an experienced Assistant Headteacher/senior leader who is keen to apply their knowledge and expertise. This role may also provide the opportunity for a leadership secondment from another school.

We are looking for an inspirational professional with outstanding leadership skills to support the Deputy Headteacher with driving improvements in Teaching and Learning.

Patcham High is vibrant, proud and successful. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of education and want the best for all our students. The school is values driven and inclusion sits at the centre of all that we do. We do not turn our back on any child.

This is a position for a person capable of making an impact; passionate about education and relentless in the pursuit of improved standards and outcomes. Inspirational and energetic, with unwavering determination to continually ensure provision of a positive, secure and happy environment for both students and staff. We are looking for a leader who has:

  • A track record of success
  • High expectations which inspire, enthuse, motivate and challenge colleagues
  • Significant credibility as a classroom practitioner
  • Grit and resilience

In joining us, you will find a creative and supportive culture within a school that is hugely aspirational. We place great importance on positive relationships, teamwork and a can do attitude.

We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.

To apply please complete the application form in full and email to the Headteacher’s PA, Elise Holmes eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Holmes, either by email or by telephone (01273 543484).

What the school offers its staff

We are looking for a leader who has:

  • A track record of success
  • High expectations which inspire, enthuse, motivate and challenge colleagues
  • Significant credibility as a classroom practitioner
  • Grit and resilience

Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working.

We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

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About Patcham High School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1092 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16

Located on the outskirts of Brighton, Patcham High is vibrant, proud and successful. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of high quality teaching and want the very best for all our students.

Arranging a visit to Patcham High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk.

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