Assistant Headteacher - Trinity CoE School (Non Teachers can apply) - London - ref. f4884919
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
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
- 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.
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.