Assistant Headteacher St John’s Church of England Primary School

Overview

The Aquinas CE Education Trust is seeking an Assistant Head Teacher to support the strategic leadership of St John’s Church of England Primary School, a leader who will challenge, inspire and drive school improvement to achieve the best outcomes for all students. You will work closely with the Headteacher as well as the Executive Director of Primary Education for the Trust to ensure our pupils receive the best education available.

The successful candidate will be a highly organised, caring and skilled practitioner who will support the Trust and Head Teacher in actively promoting the vison and ethos in every aspect of Trust and school life. This is the ideal opportunity for someone who is forward thinking, innovative in leadership and displays a passion for education, learning and well-being. 

Specific areas of responsibility will be agreed with the successful applicant but will include SEND across the school.

Personal attributes

We would welcome a letter of application if you are:

• an inspirational, outstanding classroom practitioner committed to helping pupils achieve high academic standards and outcomes with experience from EYFS to Year 6+
• an exceptional individual who demonstrates energy, passion and excellence
• able to demonstrate a proven track record of implementing change to raise standards and achievement for all students including the most disadvantaged and those with SEND.
• highly committed and supportive of pupils, parents, staff, AAC members and the wider Trust networks.
• able to take a lead role, working closely with the senior leadership team and other leading practitioners across the Trust in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and practice that lead to school improvement.
• interested in undertaking research into best practice across and in other schools

• an experienced leader (preferred >3 years) who is able to provide vision and inspiration for pupils and staff in pursuit of excellence
• a flexible team player
• a good communicator with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who fully embraces our school ethos and Christian Vision.

• a qualified SENCO, be working towards this or willing to undertake this whilst in role.

Salary & Benefits

Grade Range:                   Leadership

Salary Range:                   L1 – L9 (£53,731.00 p.a.- £64,593.00 p.a.)

Location

St John's Church of England Primary School
Maple Road
Penge
London
SE20 8HU

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained. All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates may have their references taken-up before any interview – unless explicitly requested in your application.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.