Assistant Headteacher - Trinity CoE School (Non Teachers can apply)
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham, London, SE12 8PD7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
22 April 2025
Closing date
22 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
- Other leadership roles
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Working hours is based on the standard leadership terms and conditions.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £73,225 - £79,700
Pay scale
- L11 - 15
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Assistant Headteacher, under the direction of the Executive Headteacher will take a major role in:
- Formulating the intent and implementation of Trinity School (4-16)
- Establishing and consistently applying policies for achieving these aims and objectives
- Managing staff and resources to that end
- Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives
- Reviewing the impact of schools activities and practices to ensure they are having the desired effect
- Strategically leading specific key stages, curriculum areas and/or other areas of school-wide responsibility, as directed by the Executive Headteacher
The specific responsibilities of all the members of the SLT are agreed each year and for professional development are often rotated to enable staff to broaden their leadership skills and understanding of how all aspects operate within a school. Initially this role will be our Leader of Behaviour – but there will be opportunities to expand the leadership skills of whoever gets the post.
In addition to carrying out the professional duties of a teacher, the Assistant Headteacher will:
- Model the vision and ethos of the school to ensure all members of the school community strive to be terrific Trinitarians.
- Lead learning by being outstanding models of both learners and teachers
- Have a teaching commitment to meet the needs of the school
- Work alongside the Executive Headteacher to enhance a positive culture
- Take responsibility for their own learning and development as educational professionals
- Ensure their own wellbeing and that of others by establishing an appropriate balance between life and work
- Work closely with staff and members of the community so that no child is left behind, so that all can flourish and all those with SEND / PP (any identified group) are given appropriate support to minimise any gaps in performance.
- Play an active part in the life of the through school and its community leading and supporting staff and pupils and representing the school at public events during and beyond the school day
- To take an active role with governors within at least one committee group as directed by the executive headteacher
Duties and responsibilities
Qualities and knowledge
Under the direction of the Executive Headteacher:
- Support with the day-to-day management of the school
- Communicate the school’s vision compellingly and support strategic leadership
- Lead by example, holding and articulating clear values and moral purpose, and focusing on providing excellent education for all pupils
- Build positive relationships with all members of the school community, showing positive attitudes to them
- Keep up to date with developments in education, and have a good knowledge of education systems locally, nationally and globally
- Work with political and financial astuteness, translating policy into the school’s context
- Seek training and continuing professional development to meet own needs
Pupils and staff
Under the direction of the Executive Headteacher:
- Demand ambitious standards for all pupils, instilling a strong sense of accountability in staff for the impact of their work on pupil outcomes
- Ensure excellent teaching in the school, including thorough training and development for staff
- Establish a culture of ‘open classrooms’ as a basis for sharing best practice
- Create an ethos within which all staff are motivated and supported to develop their skills and knowledge
- Identify emerging talents, coaching current and aspiring leaders
- Hold all staff to account for their professional conduct and practice
- Provide opportunities for continuing professional development for all staff including provision of opportunity for all staff to contribute to curriculum development.
Systems and processes
Under the direction of the Executive Headteacher:
- Ensure that the school’s systems, organisation and processes are well considered, efficient and fit for purpose
- Provide a safe, calm and well-ordered environment for all pupils and staff, focused on safeguarding pupils and developing exemplary behaviour
- Implement systems for managing the performance of all staff, addressing any underperformance, supporting staff to improve and valuing excellent practice
- Work with the governing board as appropriate
- Support strategic, curriculum-led financial planning to ensure effective use of budgets and resources
- Support distribution of leadership throughout the school
Note: This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.
- See more in job pack.
What the school offers its staff
Trinity is a
fantastic place to work with motivated and well-behaved pupils, a committed and
experienced governing body, dedicated staff and supportive parents.
Flexible working opportunities
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to u.ezirim@trinity.lewisham.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1031 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- u.ezirim@trinity.lewisham.sch.uk
Trinity all through school is a thriving community, where our staff and pupils are enthusiastic, conscientious, talented and caring. We take appointing new staff very seriously and seek other professionals who are committed to young people and supporting Trinity to continue to move forward. We are very proud of our school and are seeking likeminded people to join us with our vision and ethos of making all pupils succeed in a happy and caring environment. The successful candidate will help support our inclusive vision in providing the very best education for all children and help us to achieve the next level of success.
Arranging a visit to Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email u.ezirim@trinity.lewisham.sch.uk.
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