Interim Assistant Headteacher

The Vale Academy Trust is continually looking at ways to provide opportunities for career development. Below is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring leader who is ready for their own Assistant Headship.

• Thameside Primary in Abingdon are advertising for an interim Assistant Headteacher. The post will be for one year to cover a maternity leave; there may be opportunities to make the role permanent within the trust after this point.

  Post – Primary Assistant Headteacher (Maternity Leave – from September 2024 for one year) . 0.8 - 4 days a week but full time and other working patterns can be discussed.

  At Thameside, we are proud of our recent Ofsted in June 23, which commented that 'pupils are at the heart of this happy and nurturing school' and, ‘the school's senior leaders have a relentless drive to ensure that pupils have the best possible start in life.’

  Thameside has a strong ethos and committed team, creating a happy and supportive school for everyone who is part of our community. We are looking for a caring, resilient and inspirational person, full of energy and positivity to work with us to play a key role in building on Thameside’s success. We are looking for a talented individual, who would be excited by the prospect of establishing a culture of high expectations, ambition, care and kindness for our children. Our school motto ‘every child, every chance, every day’ underpins all we do; we are proud of our truly inclusive and nurturing environment, which has a strong family atmosphere and is one that prepares pupils exceptionally well during each stage of their journey.

  Thameside Primary School - Home (thamesideschool.co.uk)

We can offer:

Wonderful children who are proud of their school

An ambitious and passionate Leadership Team

A commitment to high quality professional development

A supportive and encouraging Team and Trust

A commitment to work-life balance

We are interested in hearing from candidates who:

Are passionate about young children’s learning and determined to ensure all children succeed

Have substantial and successful recent middle or senior leadership experience Someone who is ready, and keen to develop experience in preparation for their own Assistant or Deputy Headship

Are committed to a CPD programme

Salary – Leadership scale L1-L5

Start date: September 2024 or as soon as possible to support handover and transition

Application Process.

To apply please complete an application form via MyNewTerm - the link is available via our school website.
All completed application forms must be accompanied by a separate short covering letter stating why you think you would be suitable for this role and what qualities you would bring to Thameside. Closing date for applications is 25th March (5pm). However, early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews will be held in the week 15th April.

If you would like any further information, please contact Laura Youngman (Headteacher), via the school office email. Visits are very warmly welcomed.

Safeguarding Statement

The Vale Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

The Vale Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ communities.