Assistant Headteacher - Churchend Primary Academy

At Churchend Primary Academy, we believe that all children and staff become the best possible version of themselves. 
Our staff are dedicated, highly skilled professionals who go above and beyond to create the education that our children deserve and together we create opportunities and experiences that inspire and excite our whole community.
As we continue on our journey for excellence we are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring Assistant Headteacher to lead Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Development.
Your role will be:

• To provide professional leadership and management in the Academy.
• Maintain some class teacher responsibilities.
• To be accountable for high standards of teaching, learning and curriculum standards achieved across the Academy.
• To contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• To complete duties as well as other general responsibilities in the school as directed by the Headteacher.
• The key priority for the post holder in the first year will be to develop the foundation curriculum assessment across all year groups in the Academy.

We are looking for:

• A leader who can lead the development of teaching, learning and curriculum, who believes that the most vulnerable deserve the very best.
• A skilled teacher who is able to model the craft of teaching to ensure consistency of curriculum delivery across the Academy.
• Someone who is able to read the latest research and ensure the Churchend curriculum is at the forefront of educational thinking.
• Someone who will lead by example and will embody our Academy values and vision.
• Someone who believes in holistic, inclusive education for all children and their practice, ethos and approach to school life can shape the lives of our children.
   

The successful candidate will be a talented and hardworking individual who will innovatively lead in developing strategy for the future potential of the Academy at all levels.
They will have growing experience of school improvement and the drive and passion to deliver rapid improvement in our flourishing Academy.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent practice in Teaching and Learning.
• An understanding of how to create and implement an effective, knowledge and skills rich curriculum.
• How to be an outstanding role mode in leading and managing others.
• The ability to accelerate progress through effective use of assessment and monitoring.
• How to work with leaders to make a significant contribution to development and direction of school improvement.
• A commitment to high standards across all areas of Academy.
• A determination to maintain an inclusive education for all, including those with additional needs.
• An understanding of rigorous school self-evaluation.
• Plenty of energy and a good sense of humour.
• The ability to develop positive relationships with children, parents, staff and support staff.
• A creative and enthusiastic approach.
• Be committed to their own continued professional development as well as the development of others.

The rewards:

• Become part of a friendly, supportive team who encourage creativity and innovation.
• We have an approachable and experienced senior leadership team who are willing to support all aspects of your professional development.
• The benefit of doing a role like this is it feelsgood and gives you a sense of hard-won achievement and progress.

Applying for the role

For an application form and job description please see the school website.
 

Closing date for applications 5pm Friday 2nd February with interviews to be held on Wednesday 7th February 2024.
 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.