Assistant Headteacher
The Charles Dickens School, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RLThis job expired on 21 May 2021
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
21 May 2021 at 9am
Date listed
13 May 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £58,135-£64,143
Additional allowances
We can offer excellent CPD, a supportive senior leadership team, a modern approach with traditional values and a beautiful coastal setting.
Membership of Kent Rewards and an extensive staff wellbeing programme, including "Chocolate Fridays", free Christmas lunch, free end of year barbecue, cupcakes termly, wellbeing afternoons and much more.
Assistant Headteacher job summary
The focus of responsibility for the post will be the strategic improvement of pupils’ learning, leading on our Thinking Schools accreditation and leading the Gifted & Talented programme. The successful candidate will have the potential and desire to be active and influential across the whole leadership spectrum. As such it will provide a first rate preparation for those considering going on to Deputy Headship.
The successful candidate will:
• Have an excellent understanding of how pupils learn
• Have an excellent understanding of how pedagogy can facilitate improved progress
• Have the skills and drive to make this a reality in every classroom
The role is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly effective leadership team within BCAT and to make a big impact upon raising standards and achievement at The Charles Dickens School. BCAT is a forward thinking Trust, with a passion for teaching and learning and high standards. You will be joining a dynamic and friendly staff team and students who are enthusiastic and willing to learn. As Assistant Headteacher this post is key in ensuring the further developments of our school. We aim to ensure that the successful candidate will be central to all major strategic decisions and will be leading some of these, working with Governors, staff and students.
Candidates applying for our Assistant Headteacher post are required to evidence in their personal statements their experience and that they match the person specification.
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.
The Charles Dickens 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 post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.
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About The Charles Dickens School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1111 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Charles Dickens School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@cds.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01843 862988
The BCAT Trust consists of 3 schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years co-educational grammar school in the heart of Canterbury; The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years co-educational non-selective school in Broadstairs and opening in 2022 a Free School, Barton Manor School, an 11-18 years co-educational non-selective school co-sited with Barton Court Grammar School.
The Charles Dickens School is an over-subscribed non-selective, co-educational school which benefits from the state of the art new buildings and is situated in a beautiful part of the South East coast. The school enjoys a good reputation locally, with dedicated colleagues and enthusiastic students. Staff hold high expectations for all students and work tirelessly to continue to raise attainment and achievement.
Arranging a visit to The Charles Dickens School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@cds.kent.sch.uk.
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