Assistant Headteacher Responsibility Leading Curriculum

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic Assistant Headteacher to work in partnership with the Headteacher, staff and governors at our wonderful school. Our new Assistant head will share in the collective and progressive school vision and make a strong contribution to future developments, they would also be the curriculum lead across the school. We have an experienced team of staff who are loyal, hardworking and always willing to go the extra mile.

Children are at the heart of everything we do and every decision that is made.

Being the Curriculum Lead would involve designing, developing and regularly reviewing the vision, aims and purpose for the whole school curriculum. Ensuring that the curriculum is well planned, sequenced and relevant, meets the needs of all pupils, reflects the requirements of the National Curriculum and is implemented effectively and consistently across the school. The children are the reason we are here and you will have high expectations of what pupils can achieve.

This is a full time position and part of this role will also include a teaching commitment and subject leadership. This role will be paid on the Leadership Scale L1 – L3 (dependent on experience)

We are looking for a person who:

• Is excited to work collaboratively with the Headteacher and wider team to lead strategic school improvement
• Has experience of leading aspects of whole school improvement
• Is committed, organised, flexible and a good team player
• Can model excellent teaching
• Has high expectations of staff, children and themselves and is an excellent role model
• Has a passion for raising standards and attainment and is passionate about all children being able to achieve
• Has a commitment to improving and developing their own practice
• Has demonstrated their ability to lead and motivate others
• Is trustworthy and brings out the best in others by encouraging mutual respect, confidentiality and through demonstrating high standards of professional behaviour
• Is innovative and open to new ways of thinking when implementing change

In return we are proud to be able to offer you:

• A caring, friendly, supportive and highly motivated team
• Enthusiastic, well‑behaved children who love coming to school every day
• An environment where the well‑being of all members of the school is a priority
• Supportive parents and Governing Body
• Excellent support

Further information about the school is available from our website, or to see for yourself everything that St John’s has to offer please come and visit the school to see first‑hand. Please contact the school office to arrange a mutually convenient time.

St John’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. St John’s is an equal opportunities employer.

Advert closes:
Tuesday 27th January

Interview:
Thursday 5th February